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Biography
Meredith Blake is a Professor and the Director of International Partnerships and Exchange in the School of Law at the University of Western Australia.
Previous positions
Director International Partnerships and Exchange 2020 ongoing
Acting Deputy Head of School (Students), UWA Law School, semester 1 2024
Deputy Head of School (Learning and Teaching), UWA Law School 2022-2023
Deputy Head of School (Students), UWA Law School 2017-2019
Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) UWA Law School 2013-2014, semester 1 2016
Member, UWA Human Research Ethics Committee 2009-2018
Member, University of Notre Dame Ethics Committee 2007-2008
Director, LLB, Law School, City University London (2000-2002)
Head, Honours’ Program, Law School, City University London (2000-2002)
Research
Meredith's research interests include Criminal Law, Health Law, Ethics and Policy and Human Rights Law. She has published widely in these areas in the form of journal articles, books, commissioned reports and submissions to law reform commission inquiries.
Education/Academic qualification
Medical Ethics, Masters
Award Date: 25 Jul 1997
Law, Masters, Masters
Award Date: 22 Jul 1994
Law, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor
Award Date: 13 Dec 1991
Arts, Bachelor, Bachelor
Award Date: 14 Dec 1990
Law, Bachelor of Jurisprudence, Bachelor
Award Date: 14 Dec 1990
External positions
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law
20 Sept 2025 → …
Member of the Law Reform Commission of WA
20 Nov 2023 → …
Member of the Legal Expert Group, WA Law Reform Commission
10 Oct 2022 → 30 Jun 2023
Member, WA For Human Rights WA
20 Aug 2021 → …
Member , Health Department ACP Education for Health Professionals and the Community Reference Group
20 Apr 2021 → 14 Jul 2023
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Authority
14 Feb 2021 → …
Ambassador, Advance Care Planning Australia
20 Oct 2019 → …
Board Member, Mental Health Law Centre WA
5 Oct 2015 → 14 Oct 2019
Member of Ethics Committee, Genetic Council of Western Australia (Health Department)
Jul 2006 → Oct 2010
Industry keywords
- Health
- Law
- Space
Research expertise keywords
- Criminal law
- Health law and ethics
- Negligence
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Kenny's Criminal Law in Queensland and Western Australia: 10th edition
Blake, M., Devereux, J., Walvisch, J. & Curtin, A., 2027, (In preparation) Australia: LexisNexis Butterworths.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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A TERMINAL TUSSLE: ASSISTED DYING ON THE PRECIPICE OF LEGALISATION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES BUT WILL THIS BRING SAFEGUARDING OVERREACH?
Blake, M., Nov 2025, In: University of Western Australia Law Review. 53, 2, p. 241-260 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Civil Liability for AI Clinical Tools in Western Australia: A Critical Overview
Chin, K. Y., Blake, M. & Rizzi, M., Nov 2025, In: UWA Law Review. 53, 2, p. 121-156 36 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing Legal Education Through a Short-Term Overseas Study Tour: A Case Study of UWA Law School's Singapore Study Tour
Blake, M. & Yang, K., Jul 2025, In: Western Australian Law Teachers' Review. 3, 1, p. 72-90 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Introduction
Blake, M. & Rizzi, M., 2025, In: UWA Law Review. 53, 2, p. 2-5Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
Open Access
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Food retail environments for health: next generation
Cameron, A. (Investigator 01), Sacks, G. (Investigator 02), Peeters, A. (Investigator 03), Pettigrew, S. (Investigator 04), Ferguson, M. (Investigator 05), Backholer, K. (Investigator 06), Allender, S. (Investigator 07), Yoong, S. (Investigator 08), Ananthapavan, J. (Investigator 09), Blake, M. (Investigator 10), Brimblecombe, J. (Investigator 11), Ni Mhurchu, C. (Investigator 12), Orellana, L. (Investigator 13), mackenback, J. (Investigator 14), Boelsen-Robinson, T. (Investigator 15), Zorbas, C. (Investigator 16), Blake, M. (Investigator 17), Swinburn, B. (Investigator 18), Rychetnik, L. (Investigator 19) & Martin, J. (Investigator 20)
NHMRC National Health and Medical Research Council , 2025/GR001602
1/01/23 → 1/01/30
Project: Research
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Statutory Review of the Drug and Alcohol legislation
Blake, M. (Investigator 01)
Mental Health Commission (Western Australia)
17/06/24 → 31/07/24
Project: Research
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Exploring Legislation to Prevent Children from Seeing E-Cigarette Advertisements on Social Media
Bromberg, M. (Investigator 01), Blake, M. (Investigator 02), Wolf, K. (Investigator 03) & Hendrie, D. (Investigator 04)
22/06/22 → 30/11/23
Project: Research
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Regulating for the restriction of unhealthy food and drink price and location promotions
Blake, M. (Investigator 01), Bromberg, M. (Investigator 02), Wood, L. (Investigator 03) & Backholer, K. (Investigator 04)
1/10/21 → 4/10/24
Project: Research
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Amending Western Australia’s planning legislative frameworks to address specific public health concerns in the Western Australian community
Blake, M. (Investigator 01) & Bromberg, M. (Investigator 02)
9/09/20 → 31/01/21
Project: Research
Prizes
Activities
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Australasian Association of Bioethics and Health Law annual conference 2026
Rizzi, M. (Convenor) & Blake, M. (Convenor)
29 Nov 2026 → 2 Dec 2026Activity: Conferences and workshops › Contribution or participation in a conference
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UWA Centre for Health Law and Policy submission to Queensland Health’s independent review of ‘Stage 1’ and ‘Stage 2’ hormone therapies in Queensland’s public paediatrics gender services
Ricciardo, A. (Author), Walvisch, J. (Author), Thomasson, A. (Author), Passmore, H. (Author), Blake, M. (Author) & Rizzi, M. (Author)
2025Activity: Industry and government engagement/consultancy › Submissions to or appearance before a government committee, inquiry or agency
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The University of Western Australia Law Review (Journal)
Kerr, J. (Editor in chief), Blake, M. (Guest editor) & Rizzi, M. (Guest editor)
Nov 2025Activity: Editorial work or peer review of publications › Publication peer review
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Environmental Justice in Space
Techera, E. (Speaker), Barker, R. (Speaker) & Blake, M. (Speaker)
21 Jun 2024Activity: Conferences and workshops › Contribution or participation in a conference
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Elder Abuse Action Australia Community Workshop
Blake, M. (Participant)
29 Aug 2023Activity: Conferences and workshops › Participation in workshop, seminar or course