
Maria O'Sullivan
Associate Professor at Deakin Law School. She specializes in protest and human rights law.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 43min
AI, rights and rules: who’s accountable in an automated world?
Sarah Vallée, an AI policy specialist from the UTS Human Technology Institute, and Maria O'Sullivan, an Associate Professor at Deakin Law School, delve into the complexities of AI regulation. They discuss the risks of fragmented global governance and the need for international cooperation, particularly in developing nations. Maria highlights concerns over mass surveillance and the implications of AI on human rights. They emphasize the necessity for human oversight in AI decisions and advocate for Australia to adopt a federal Human Rights Act to protect citizens.

May 15, 2024 • 54min
What are the ethical, and legal, limits of protests at Australian universities?
Maria O'Sullivan, an Associate Professor at Deakin Law School with expertise in human rights law, dives deep into the ethical and legal boundaries of protests at Australian universities. She explores the distinct nature of these protests compared to those in the U.S., discussing emotional motivations and the challenges of aligning student demands with university policies. O'Sullivan emphasizes the complexity of protest language, the moral dilemmas faced, and the necessary tension in balancing free expression with safety in today’s politically charged environment.


