Dr. Amira Aftab

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amira Aftab is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie Law School whose research focuses on the lived experiences of marginalized communities. Her work examines the gendered nature of institutions, particularly in the fields of family law and family dispute resolution. Aftab has a strong interest in issues related to gendered violence, human rights (including women's rights and sexual orientation and gender identity rights), and women's agency. She is currently leading a project funded by the James Martin Institute for Public Policy that analyzes the impacts of COVID-19 on domestic family violence service provision in New South Wales. Furthermore, Aftab chairs the Women and Girls’ Rights Subcommittee for the Australian Lawyers for Human Rights and serves as the co-President of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Research Network. Prior to her role at Macquarie University, she was a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at Western Sydney University, where she earned her PhD in Law, focusing on the intersection of gender, religion, and state institutions in the context of Sharia debates in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2024-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney

Senior Lecturer at the Macquarie Law School, focusing on gendered studies and family law.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

2020-07-01 — 2023-12-31

Western Sydney University • Sydney

Involved in teaching and research in the area of law with a focus on gender and family.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).