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| Name | Kieran Pender |
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| Place of Birth | Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
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| Profession | Lawyer, Journalist, Academic |
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Kieran Pender is an eminent figure in both the legal and journalistic landscapes, recognized for his expertise in whistleblower protections and his impactful contributions to global media. As a Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre and an honorary lecturer at the Australian National University (ANU) College of Law, Pender combines his legal acumen with a passion for human rights and justice.
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Legal Expertise and Advocacy
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Whistleblower Protections
- Established the Whistleblower Project at the Human Rights Law Centre.
- Authored The Cost of Courage: Fixing Australia’s Whistleblower Protections (2023).
- Co-authored Protecting Australia’s Whistleblowers: A Federal Roadmap (2022) with Griffith University and Transparency International Australia.
- Co-authored several leading reports on whistleblower protections during tenure at the International Bar Association's Legal Policy & Research Unit in London.
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Consultancy and International Engagement
- Consulted for the CEELI Institute in Prague.
- Presented on whistleblowing issues at high-profile venues, including:
- United Nations
- World Bank
- European Parliament
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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Academic Contributions
- Honorary lecturer at the ANU College of Law.
- Convenor of courses: Federal Judicial System and Conflict of Laws.
- Published research in leading law journals, covering topics such as:
- Constitutional law
- Private international law
- Employment law
- Anti-discrimination law
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Recognitions and Awards
- Young Lawyer of the Year by the ACT Law Society (2021).
- Pro Bono/Community Lawyer of the Year at Lawyer's Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards (2022).
- ANU's Young Alumnus of the Year (2022).
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Board and Committee Memberships
- Deputy Chair of sports non-profit Women Onside.
- Independent member of the Victorian Courts Council's Health, Safety and Culture Committee.
- Member of the Law Council of Australia's Equal Opportunity Committee.
- Member of the Law Society of New South Wales' Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
- Member of the advisory council of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership.
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Volunteer Work
- Volunteer with Redfern Legal Centre's Employment Rights Legal Service.
Education
| College | The Australian National University |
| University | The Australian National University, University of Melbourne (Master of Laws in progress) |
Achievement
Academic Publications
Pender's scholarly work is extensive and influential. Some of his notable publications include:
- Rethinking Richardson: Sexual Harassment Damages in the #MeToo Era (2021)
- Regulating Truth and Lies in Political Advertising: Implied Freedom Considerations (2022)
- How Does the Implied Freedom of Political Communication Constrain Executive Power? (2022)
- Protecting Press Freedom through Human Rights Charters in Australia (2023)
- Open Justice, Closed Courts and the Constitution: Australian and Comparative Perspectives (2023)
