Law school welcomes new staff

Jacquelyn Curtis & Jason Tozer

8 August 2006: The University of Canberra School of Law welcomed its new head, Murray Raff, and four other new faculty members during semester two commencement drinks last Thursday.

Vice-Chancellor Roger Dean, Chief Justice Terry Higgins and new president of Isaacs Law Society Lisa Tomlins attended the evening, which provided a chance for staff and students to meet the newcomers.

Justice Higgins, Professor Raff and Ms Tomlins mingled with guests at the function Photo: Kimberly Douglas

Professor Raff introduced himself and new staff members Andrew Clarke, Jenny Duxbury, Clare Hyden and Anne Wallace to the school.

Dr Clarke, who moved from the University of New England to take up an associate professor position said he has found the new city and job are a perfect match.

"Canberra is a really family friendly city which is important to me," he said.

"Also the University's goals are an excellent fit with my area of research in corporate governance."

For law school graduate, Clare Hyden, her new position sees her not only working alongside former teachers but also a past neighbour.

Kam Kamarul, a current law school faculty member, lived across the street from Ms Hyden when she was an infant.

Ms Hyden said she was looking forward to "an exciting new challenge" in her new role.

"I've always had a high regard for the law school here, so it is nice to be back as a staff member," she said.

Ms Wallace, a former prosecutor and lecturer from Monash University, said despite the change of climate she is enjoying her new position.

"The law school has been very warm and welcoming," she said.

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