Paul Harpur

Paul Harpur "has completed a combined Business and Law degree with Honours, a Masters of Laws with a grade point average of 6.5 and is now a PHD candidate with the Queensland University of Technoloty’s Law Faculty. Paul’s research capabilities have been recognised in prize winning publications in the International Law Journal, Australasian Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution, QUT Law and Justice Journal and other publications. Paul’s research has been utilized by bodies associated with the Australian Commonwealth Government, the Scottish Government and the United Nations.

"In addition to research expertise, Paul brings a depth of practical experience to his research. Paul has previously worked for the Queensland Government, Blake Dawson Waldron Solicitors, Dibbs Abbott Stillman Solicitors and now works as a part-time consultant with Australia’s largest industrial consultancy, Livingstones Australia.

"In his free time, Paul continues his involvement with elite sport as a mentor. Paul has previously represented Australia in two Commonwealth Games, two Paralympics and two World Titles. Paul received a silver medal in the 2003 World Titles for the 400m dash, holds the 100m record (heats of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games) and has been awarded various honorary positions associated with sport."

• National Committee (2008), Australian Lawyers for Human Rights