About me
I am a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law and Criminology at Murdoch University where I teach and coordinate core first-year law units including Torts and Foundations of Law. My academic career is shaped by a commitment to integrity, clarity and the transformative potential of education. I strive to create structured, inclusive and intellectually engaging learning environments that support student confidence, legal reasoning and wellbeing.
My research spans tort law, administrative law, statutory interpretation, integrity bodies and the scholarship of teaching in legal education. I am the author of two widely adopted textbooks—LexisNexis Study Guide: Torts and LexisNexis Study Guide: Administrative Law—which support independent learning across Australian law schools. My teaching has been recognised through multiple awards and consistently high student feedback.
Beyond the classroom I have contributed to academic governance and curriculum renewal. I served for over a decade on Murdoch’s Human Research Ethics Committee as Legal Representative including periods as Deputy Chair and Acting Chair and have held the role of Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning (Law). Prior to joining Murdoch in 2009 I worked at the Corruption and Crime Commission of Western Australia where I developed a lasting research interest in integrity bodies and ethical leadership.
I am passionate about supporting student success, mentoring colleagues and leading initiatives that strengthen our academic community in ways that are both impactful and sustainable.