'National Security Law in Australia' book
Jamie Kidston/ANU
Thu, 27 Feb 2025

A new lens on law: NSC launches 'National Security Law in Australia'

On 27 February, NSC hosted the launch of National Security Law in Australia – a first-of-its-kind book, edited and authored by Associate Professor Danielle Ireland-Piper. 
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Professor Ben Saul, Professor Rory Medcalf AM, Jake Blight, Juliana Warner with the Hon Michelle Rowland MP
Jed Buchanan, NSC
Mon, 11 Aug 2025

Launching the review of the definition of a ‘terrorist act’

The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM) launched a review to consider whether the legal definition of a ‘terrorist act’ remains fit-for-purpose.
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Danielle Ireland-Piper speaking at the book launch
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Why national security law is “more than the sum of its parts”: speech by Danielle Ireland-Piper
Associate Professor Danielle Ireland-Piper delivered the introductory remarks at the launch of 'National Security Law in Australia' – a book authored and edited by her.
  • Law
  • National Security law
  • national security policy
The National Security Podcast
06 Mar 2025
The National Security Podcast

Who decides? Courts, citizenship, and national security

In this episode, Rebecca Ananian-Welsh and Sangeetha Pillai join Danielle Ireland-Piper to explore the separation of powers in national security law in Australia, the role of courts, and the challenges surrounding citizenship laws.

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Review of the exposure draft legislation: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026
Associate Professor Danielle Ireland-Piper's submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security's inquiry on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026.
  • Law
  • social cohesion
  • Bondi attacks
  • Hate speech
  • Terrorism & Violent Extremism
James Renwick
James Renwick

Congratulations to Dr James Renwick on Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia appointment
Dr James Renwick AM CSC SC, a Distinguished Advisor with NSC since 2023, has been appointment as a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2).
  • Law
  • National Security law
Danielle Ireland-Piper
Danielle Ireland-Piper

Danielle Ireland-Piper appointed Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law
The ANU National Security College (NSC) is delighted to announce that Associate Professor Danielle Ireland-Piper has been appointed a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law.
  • National Security law
  • Law
Legal Concept: Themis, the goddess of justice and the judge's gavel hammer as a symbol of law and order on the background of books
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Extraterritoriality in East Asia
Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper's book 'Extraterritoriality in East Asia' examines the approaches of China, Japan and South Korea to exercising legal authority over crimes committed outside their borders.
  • Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Legal

Long arm of the law: China’s extraterritorial reach
Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper | The Interpreter

US conservative Candace Owens is set to tour Australia. Can the government stop her?
Dr. Danielle Ireland-Piper | The Conversation

More climate, more gender, more targets, same budget - how will this play out?
Dr. Danielle Ireland-Piper | The Intel – Development Policy Lab

Beyond “the Brisbane line”: why Queensland is crucial to Australia’s national security
Dr. Danielle Ireland-Piper and Sue Thompson | The Interpreter

Former Sea Shepherd captain Paul Watson arrested on a Japanese warrant from 2012 – what next?
Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper and Tamsin Phillipa Paige | The Conversation

ICJ case against Iran is Australia’s chance to fight lawfare
Greg Rose and Anthony Bergin | The Australian

Granting visas to enter Australia is a delicate balancing act – whether you’re a politician or not
Associate Professor Danielle Ireland-Piper | The Conversation