Hot topics Explainer: why three government ministers might face contempt of court charges June 15th, 2017 Lorraine Finlay and Joshua Forrester from Murdoch’s School of Law have published an article explaining why three Turnbull Government Ministers are potentially facing contempt charges before the Victorian Supreme Court. + Find out more Murdoch’s war on waste June 8th, 2017 A Murdoch University environmental education researcher is urging individuals and councils to ditch plastic bags and rethink how they dispose of waste. + Find out more Call for Muslims to unite against extremists June 7th, 2017 In the wake of a spate of terrorist attacks, Dr Ameer Ali from Murdoch University’s School of Business and Governance, has called for a mass Muslim demonstration of outrage against extremism. + Find out more Murdoch law students defend teenage protestors May 15th, 2017 Law students at Murdoch University have gained invaluable experience and supported a community cause by providing legal representation to teenage children charged for protesting against a major transport development. + Find out more Free public lecture: The Truth About Crime March 12th, 2017 The truth about crime statistics and how best to prevent crime will be the topic of a free public lecture at Murdoch University on Monday, 13 March. + Find out more Murdoch team to ride for youth mental health March 9th, 2017 Murdoch University’s cycling team is once again embarking on a 700km journey to support Youth Focus, and to build awareness of youth suicide, depression and self-harm in high schools along the way. + Find out more Government awards $40 million to address Australia’s soil management issues March 8th, 2017 Murdoch University has been named as part of the biggest soil-based collaborations of farmers in Australia’s history that aims to unlock the potential of the country’s agricultural sector. + Find out more Opinion: High Court confirms Rod Culleton is not a senator – so what happens next? February 4th, 2017 The High Court on Friday put a decisive end to the debate over the eligibility of Rod Culleton to serve as a senator for Western Australia, so what happens now? Murdoch's School of Law Lecturer, Lorraine Finlay explains. + Find out more Students centre of foreign policy roundtable February 3rd, 2017 Several current and former Sir Walter Murdoch School students recently participated in an invitation-only roundtable – the only one of its kind in Australia – on the new Foreign Policy White Paper. + Find out more Trump dumps Trans-Pacific Partnership:Is the Chinese RCEP the alternative? January 23rd, 2017 With President Trump promising to withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, many analysts have begun to view the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement as a potential replacement. + Find out more