Dr. Jason Donnelly, Western Sydney University, Australia
Dr. Jason Donnelly is an accomplished barrister, author, and senior university lecturer specializing in administrative and migration law. He holds a PhD in Law from UNSW, a Bachelor of Laws (Hons 1) from UWS (with University Medal), and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. With extensive experience as a barrister, he has acted in over 250 published judgments across various courts, including the High Court of Australia. Dr. Donnelly is also a respected academic, founding the Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law at Western Sydney University. 📚⚖️👨⚖️
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Educational and Professional Qualifications
Dr. Jason David Donnelly has an impressive academic background, holding a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law from UNSW (2015-2018). He completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law in 2009 and earned a Bachelor of Laws (Hons 1) from the University of Western Sydney (UWS) in 2008, where he was awarded the University Medal. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts from Macquarie University (2003-2005). His qualifications reflect his strong foundation in law, complementing his successful career as a barrister, author, and senior lecturer. 🎓⚖️📚
Professional Experience
Dr. Jason David Donnelly has an extensive professional background. From 2014 to 2018, he served as an Adjunct Lecturer at the NSW College of Law. He has been a Barrister at the NSW Bar since 2011, handling numerous cases across Australian courts. Dr. Donnelly also worked as Tipstaff to Justice Peter McClellan AM QC (2010) and as a Researcher to the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, former Justice of the High Court of Australia (2009-2010). Since 2009, he has been a Senior University Lecturer and Course Convenor at Western Sydney University, where he also founded the Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law. 👨⚖️📚⚖️
Research Focus
Dr. Jason David Donnelly’s research primarily revolves around administrative law and migration law. His work explores the complexities of Australia’s migration system, focusing on legal issues such as character tests, detention practices, and ministerial intervention. He critically examines the administrative review process and the constitutional implications of the Migration Act. His research also delves into legal fairness, executive power, and statutory objectives, aiming to influence reform in Australian legal frameworks. Dr. Donnelly’s publications reflect his ongoing commitment to shaping policy and legal standards in these key areas. ⚖️📚🌏
Publication Top Notes
- Challenging Huynh: Incorrect Importation of the National Interest Term via the Back Door (2017) – Australian Journal of Administrative Law, 24, 99 📜📚 | Cited by: 5
- Tale of Two Characters–The Paradoxical Application of the Character Test between Visa Holders and Applicants for Australian Citizenship (2018) – Australian Journal of Administrative Law, 25 (2), 104-121 ⚖️💼 | Cited by: 2
- Direction 99: A New Era in Fairness for Non-Citizens or Much of the Same? (2023) – Law Society Journal Online 🌏📜 | Cited by: 1
- Immigration Detention in Australia: The Constitutional Incompatibility of the Migration Act’s Definition and Its Practical Implications (2024) – Griffith Law Review, 1-15 ⚖️🛑
- Towards a Progressive Future: The Advent of the Administrative Review Tribunal and Its Transformative Impact on Administrative Law (2024) – Australian Journal of Administrative Law, 30 (4), 234-248 🌐📘
- How Will the New Administrative Review Tribunal Work? (2024) – Law Society Journal Online 📘💼
- Shifting Legal Paradigms: Landmark Decision in NZYQ v Minister for Immigration (2023) – Law Society Journal Online ⚖️🔍
- Plaintiff M1-2021: A Watershed Moment for Character Cases in Australian Migration Law (2023) – Court of Conscience, 47-52 ⚖️👥
- Reevaluating the “Eye Keenly Attuned to Error” Principle in Administrative Law (2023) – Immigration Review, 13-16 📑👁️
- Inconsistent Statutory Objectives and the Migration Act – Time for a Rethink (2023) – New South Wales Law Society Journal Online ⚖️📑