Dr. Richard Bartlett

Biography

Richard Bartlett is an Emeritus Professor and Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Leeds, a Master of Laws from Alberta, and a PhD from Western Australia. His expertise spans Mining Law, Natural Resources Law, and Indigenous Land Rights, particularly with respect to native title in Australia. He has contributed significantly to the field through his teaching, focusing on Mining and Energy Law at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Professor Bartlett has been involved in native title litigation, appearing as counsel in the High Court of Australia. His research is rich with contributions towards understanding the legal frameworks surrounding native title, resource development, and the operational decisions of the National Native Title Tribunal. He also investigates water resources law in Western Australia and aligns his expertise with the UN Sustainable Development Goals aimed at poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability. With a robust academic profile, he is actively engaged in research projects that shape policy and legal understanding in these critical areas.

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