Dr. Alex Gardner

Professor

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Biography

Alex Gardner is a Professor at the University of Western Australia, specializing in Public Law and Natural Resources and Environmental Law. He obtained his undergraduate degrees from the Australian National University and later pursued a Master of Laws at the University of British Columbia. Since joining UWA in 1988, he has educated both undergraduate and postgraduate students and has been a prominent voice in legal consultancy, particularly in environmental law. His notable roles include advising various Australian governmental bodies on water resources law and serving as a member of the Advisory Council for the Environmental Protection Authority. Gardner's research interests focus on water resources law, including its adaptation to climate change, mining water issues, and the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. He has held various consultancy and advisory roles, contributing to significant legal reforms in environmental law. Gardner regularly engages with international and national research initiatives aimed at sustainable water management practices and the legal frameworks supporting them.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1988-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Public Law and Natural Resources and Environmental Law.

Awards

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Lifetime Membership Certificate

2025-11-14
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Eminent Environmental Lawyer Award

2025-02-27
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Distinguished Paper

2024-08-20
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Willoughby Prize

2017-01-25

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.