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On Tuesday, 19 May 2026, the Curtin Student Law Society proudly participated in the Walk for Justice in support of Law Access Limited.

Curtin Law Schoolare honoured to be recognised as the top university fundraising team, raising $10,343 for this important cause. This also marks the fourth consecutive year Curtin Student Law Society has received this recognition.

This achievement reflects the generosity and dedication of our committee, sponsors, staff, students, alumni, friends, family, and wider community. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, shared our fundraiser, attended our events, purchased merchandise, or supported the campaign in any way.

Throughout the campaign, the Curtin Student Law Society committee hosted five dedicated fundraising events and contributed a portion of proceeds from Curtin Student Law Society merchandise sales towards our fundraising efforts.

Celebrating Curtin Law School staff achievements

Curtin Law School is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our staff across teaching, research, media engagement and academic excellence.

Congratulations to:

⭐ Lecturer Yvonne (Yve) Breitwieser-Faria, recipient of the 9News Best New Media Talent Award at Curtin University's Research Excellence and Impact Awards, recognising her ability to communicate complex legal issues to the public through media.

⭐ Lecturer Rob Lilley, who received the Best Paper Presentation Award for the Enhancing Graduate Capabilities stream at the Curtin Academy Celebration of Innovation in Learning and Teaching.

⭐ Senior Lecturer Christina Do, who received a Commendation in the Curtin Guild Excellence in Teaching Awards for the Curtin Faculty of Business and Law 2025.

Congratulations to all on these well-deserved achievements! 🎉

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Introducing our new Monthly Tax Roundup series

Each month, Curtin Law School will be sharing key updates, insights and conversations from our tax law community, highlighting the issues shaping tax reform, compliance and policy in Australia.

For our May 2026 Tax Roundup, we are covering a range of important developments:

💰 Capital Gains Tax reform — Associate Professor Brett Freudenberg discusses the future of Australia’s 50% CGT discount and whether the Federal Budget will deliver reform.
https://lnkd.in/gwzck59w.

⏰ Payday Super — John Curtin Distinguished Professor Dale Pinto highlights the upcoming Payday Super changes and the importance of employer system readiness before 1 July.
https://lnkd.in/g4q-8gRX.

🧾 Instant tax deductions — Senior Lecturer Elizabeth Morton shares updates on Treasury’s exposure draft for a proposed standard deduction of up to $1,000 for eligible Australian taxpayers.
https://lnkd.in/gbDabcQz.

🏠 Housing and tax fairness — Adjunct Professor Helen Hodgson contributes to the national discussion on the CGT discount, housing affordability and the gender wealth gap.
https://lnkd.in/gt_Rkpfv.

📄 Tax Clinic support — Academic Lead, Community and Industry Engagement Hub Annette Morgan highlights the work of the Curtin Tax Clinic in supporting vulnerable Australians. https://lnkd.in/dW_wtP8H.

Through this new series, we will continue showcasing timely tax law updates and the contributions of Curtin Law School academics, researchers and industry voices.


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Thinking about studying Law, Business Law or Taxation?

Join us at Curtin University Open Day on Sunday 24 May, 10am–3pm to explore your study options and speak directly with Curtin Law School academics and staff.

Come along to:

✨ Learn more about Curtin Law School and our courses.

✨ Explore Law, Business Law and Taxation pathways

✨ Speak with academics, staff and advisors at the booth

✨ Attend information sessions and ask your questions

✨ Discover where a legal or business law qualification can take you

📍 Curtin University, Perth
📅 Sunday 24 May 2026
⏰ 10am–3pm AWST

Information sessions include:

⚖️ Law – Robert Cunningham
Session 1: 10:15am–11:00am | 403 Ken Hall LT
Session 2: 12:15pm–1:00pm | 403 Ken Hall LT
Session 3: 2:15pm–3:00pm | 403 Ken Hall LT

📚 Business Law – Steve Monterosso & Rami Olwan
Session 1: 11:45am–12:00pm | Building 105, Room 434
Session 2: 2:00pm–2:15pm | Building 105, Room 434

💼 Taxation – Annette Morgan
Session 1: 10:45am–11:00am | Building 105, Lantern Room
Session 2: 2:00pm–2:15pm | Building 105, Lantern Room

Visit the Curtin University Open Day website to see what’s on and plan your day https://www.curtin.edu.au/open-day/.

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Thank you to everyone who attended Blockchain and the Law in Australia and Abroad, hosted by Curtin Law School.

The event brought together students, academics, legal professionals and industry participants for an insightful in-person discussion on how blockchain technology is shaping legal landscapes in Australia and globally.

The discussion explored the rapid development of blockchain and digital asset regulation, the opportunities and challenges emerging for lawyers and policymakers, and the importance of legal education in preparing students and professionals to engage with digital finance and emerging technologies in practice.

A special thank you to our keynote speakers and expert contributors:

Michael Bacina, Co-founder of NXT Law, for sharing international insights into digital asset regulation and the evolving legal framework for blockchain technology.

Steven Pettigrove, Partner at Piper Alderman, for providing practical perspectives on regulatory developments, compliance and the legal issues emerging in the blockchain and digital assets space.

Professor Robert Cunningham, Dean and Head of School at Curtin Law School and National Law Lead at the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC), for highlighting Curtin’s role in digital finance education, research and industry collaboration.

Dr Christina Allen, Senior Lecturer at Curtin Law School, for contributing her academic expertise on the interaction between blockchain technologies, law and taxation.

Sheree Ip, Associate Lecturer at Curtin Law School, for contributing her expertise in blockchain technologies and her ongoing work in supporting student engagement with emerging areas of law and technology.

Key takeaways from the event included:

• Australia’s blockchain and digital asset regulatory framework is developing rapidly, creating new opportunities and challenges for lawyers, policymakers, businesses and students.

• Digital assets continue to raise important questions around financial services law, AML/CTF laws, consumer protection, governance and regulatory certainty.

• Collaboration between regulators, industry and legal educators will be essential as blockchain regulation continues to develop in Australia and abroad.

• Legal education has an important role to play in preparing students and professionals to understand blockchain technology, digital finance and emerging technologies in practice.

This event also highlighted the growing opportunities for students, graduates and professionals to engage with digital finance and blockchain technologies through Curtin Law School, including through courses, units and industry-linked initiatives connected to the DFCRC.

Thank you again to our speakers, attendees and everyone who contributed to such an engaging and timely discussion.

Have you stopped and taken a moment to appreciate the nature Bentley campus? 🌿🍃🌱

Our Curtin Law School FBL Curtin staff Sheree Ip, Lizzie Morton, Brett Freudenberg and Mark Hermery joined Curtin Cultural Capabilities team, Sharla Oxenham and Teleshia Smith, for Wanju Curtin Mia, a part of the Curtin’s cultural immersion education and training.

Did you know?

Banksia has a rubbery texture and had many uses depending at what stage of growth it is in including for lighting fires 🔥

The Wooley Bush was used for bedding due to its soft nature and roofing 🛌

The Geraldton Wax plant is favourite for cooking fish, smells similar to lemongrass and can be used as a fragrant herb 🍋

The walk finished with a visit and reflection at Curtin Center for Aboriginal Studies Bldg 211.

A beautiful way to start the day with a morning walk with Cultural Capabilities team. Thank you to Sharla and Teleshia for their time in sharing their knowledge with our CLS team 🙏

For students wanting to enrol in either the Legal Clinic (LAWS3005) or Legal Internship (LAWS2011) units in Trimester 1, 2026, the closing date for applications is this Friday, 28 November, so apply now to secure your place!

If you require any further information about either unit, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Applications are now open for the Legal Clinic (LAWS3005) and Legal Internship (LAWS2011) units for Trimester 1, 2026.

For Legal Internship, applications can be submitted via https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/experience/industry/business-law/legal-internships/

For Legal Clinic, there is now a self-enrolment option for those who meet the prerequisites 🙌. This unit is extremely popular and places are capped and fill up fast…so, don’t say we didn’t warn you! 😉

For those who do not meet the prerequisites, there are still pathways into the unit by either emailing Unit Coordinator Katrina Williams ([email protected]) regarding a prerequisite waiver, or by submitting an expression of interest via
https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/experience/industry/business-law/law-clinic-undergraduate/