Narelle Bedford

I am interested in the impact of government decisions and their effect on individuals. As a Yuin woman, I have a deep personal commitment to research areas where the law impacts First Nations Peoples and to advocate for law reform where needed.

I have experience as a public servant, including representing Australia overseas as a diplomat, and now as an academic in Administrative Law.

I have a particular focus on administrative law and those institutions which review government decision-making (such as courts, tribunals and ombudsman). Through my research I examine the 'broader contexts of law' and how to design effective, coherent and integrated oversight mechanisms. My research has a specific emphasis on tribunals, and this extends beyond administrative law and into sports law and other areas where tribunals are used to resolve disputes.

As a comparativist, I also seek to apply my research into other jurisdictions – to date this has included Aotearoa/New Zealand, Pacific Island nations, Canada and France.