DR PAUL LOUGHNAN
Researcher: Australian Government and Politics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
This site is dedicated to the research of Dr Paul Loughnan. Dr Loughnan's major contributions to Australian political history are his PhD thesis on the NSW Liberal Coalition Government of Sir Robert Askin, 1965-75 and his Masters thesis on Australian politician William John Ferguson, 1859–1935.
SIR ROBERT ASKIN
Paul Loughnan, 2020
This monograph describes Askin’s character and achievements, but more importantly, demolishes once and for all the myths concerning his alleged corruption. It is ninth in the Australian Biographical Monograph series edited by Scott Prasser and published by Connor Court Publishing.
SYDNEY NOIR: THE GOLDEN YEARS
Michael Duffy and Nick Hordern, 2017
In Sydney Noir Michael Duffy and Nick Hordern revisit this dark yet fascinating chapter of Sydney's history, telling stories that would be unbelievable were they not true. The final chapter revisits and seriously questions historic claims that Sir Robert Askin was corrupt
SYDNEY NOIR BOOK REVIEW
SMH Spectrum - 16 June 2017
Review by Ross Fitzgerald, Emeritus Professor of History and Politics at Griffith University in the SMH Spectrum magazine.
"There is a fine recent PhD thesis, about the ... Askin government, by Paul Loughnan, whose help in writing Sydney Noir Duffy and Hordern acknowledge
... it is also a fascinating read."
UNE LAW SCHOOL
Alumni Celebration #UNELaw
Congratulations to our recent graduate Kate Loughnan
Kate completed a Bachelor of Laws; before that, she attained a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts (both majoring in sociology), all obtained from UNE! She continued her studies with UNE as she enjoyed the flexible study arrangements, the ease of study platforms and the support she received from the staff. Juggling life and two young children, Kate says that the flexibility of online study was convenient. She notes that the online experience was also beneficial during Covid. Kate initially enrolled at UNE, following in her father’s footsteps, who also completed three degrees at UNE!
Kate’s favourite law units were Torts, Contract law, Administrative Law, and Remedies and Advanced Legal Skills. She says she was pleased that the Remedies unit was to be completed at the pointy end of the degree. Saying that she could draw on all the knowledge she had previously gained in other subjects and really enjoyed the moot experience and excelled.
Kate found the most challenging part of her studies was her constant imposter syndrome but said that she learned to deal with this by only competing with herself and setting realistic goals. Kate advises current and future law students to listen to their lecturers, as each lecturer has a unique teaching style. She says, ‘you will excel in every subject if you appreciate this and adapt to their teaching style’.
Additionally, if students ever get the chance to do an oral exam, they should take that opportunity as it is an invaluable experience. Kate’s future plans involve gaining as much experience in many areas of law. Eventually combining her two areas of study and work as an advocate for youth justice.
Kate says she loved every minute of studying law at UNE and is sad that her studies have ended but says she will be back if she ever decides to study again! She would like to thank and acknowledge all the #UNELaw staff and says, “I would like to thank UNE for enriching me with invaluable knowledge that I will endeavour to use in the future to promote social change as a legal advocate.”
Thank you, Kate, for sharing your incredible experience!
Congratulations, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours!
IN MEMORY OF
Wayne Michael Kelly
NATIONAL APOLOGY
to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, delivered a National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse on Monday 22 October 2018, at Parliament House in Canberra.
The apology was televised live nationally and attended in person at the Great Hall by approximately 800 survivors and supporters from around the country.
