Dr. Estelle Wallingford

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Estelle Wallingford is a legal academic and Lecturer in the Department of Business Law and Taxation at the Monash Business School. Her research primarily examines the legal implications of emerging technologies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies. She authored the book 'Liabilities of Modern Artificial Intelligence: A Tri-Phase Model', which presents an innovative framework for assigning private law liability in the context of AI. Her work discusses how this framework could complement existing regulatory approaches to AI governance. In addition to her research, Estelle is committed to fostering intellectual curiosity in her teaching, delivering units in business law and technology law, and pioneering the inclusion of AI in her teaching and assessment practices. Prior to her academic career, she practiced as an Australian lawyer in a multinational corporate law firm and worked on significant financial regulatory cases, including the 2018 Australian Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. Her expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing education and the responsible use of technology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Dean's Award for Innovation in Learning and Teaching

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.