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Australia isn’t doing enough on conflict-related sexual violence

10th May 2024

Susan Hutchinson, PhD Scholar, Australian National University

OPINION: Australian legislation enabling the repudiation of citizenship of those who engage in terrorism also means that those who commit conflict-related crimes including sexual violence escape prosecution, says PhD scholar Susan Hutchinson of the Australian National University, who calls for a new dedicated unit in the Australian Federal Police to investigate and prosecute such crimes.

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Susan Hutchinson
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Susan Hutchinson is a PhD scholar at the Australian National University’s Coral Bell School; her PhD research is in international relations, focusing on women, peace and security and the Australian Defence Force. A specialist in conflict and development, Susan is a civil-military professional with experience in government, military and non-government organisations. Susan served in the Australian Defence Force for many years and has worked in capability and policy areas in the Department of Defence; she also has expertise in complex emergencies, protection of civilians, gender equality and international justice.