Sophie Gordon

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Sophie has a particular interest Māori legal issues, Waitangi Tribunal matters and Family law.

Sophie graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in 2021 and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2022.

Sophie brings with her three years' Waitangi Tribunal experience, having previously worked as a Legal Advisor to the Tribunal. She has also worked in Melbourne as a solicitor for Victoria Legal Aid in the First Nations Access to Justice team. 

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Health Impacts of Climate Change in Aotearoa New Zealand: Legal and policy implications 
climate, climate change, Isabella Lenihan-Ikin, health impacts, outdoor manual labour, vulnerable groups
Health Impacts of Climate Change in Aotearoa New Zealand: Legal and policy implications 
climate, climate change, Isabella Lenihan-Ikin, health impacts, outdoor manual labour, vulnerable groups

I am currently doing my PhD where I am looking at the health impacts of climate change on people that work in outdoor manual labour here in Aotearoa New Zealand. For the most part, this research works alongside people in outdoor industries from farming, forestry, construction, roading, conservation, and outdoor recreation to understand the perceptions of these workers on the climate-health impacts, adaptation or coping strategies employed by these workers, and possible solutions moving forward.

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climate, climate change, Isabella Lenihan-Ikin, health impacts, outdoor manual labour, vulnerable groups
CLIMATE JUSTICE: iCJ LANDMARK DECISION
climate justice, climate, climate change, Isabella Lenihan-Ikin, ICJ, international law, state obligations
CLIMATE JUSTICE: iCJ LANDMARK DECISION
climate justice, climate, climate change, Isabella Lenihan-Ikin, ICJ, international law, state obligations

A landmark opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) (‘the Court’) was delivered in late July, in relation to obligations of states in respect of climate change. The Advisory Opinion was sought by…

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climate justice, climate, climate change, Isabella Lenihan-Ikin, ICJ, international law, state obligations
The Select Committee Submission Process: How to Influence Law-Making in Aotearoa New zealand
Komal Singh, Parliament, democracy, Select Committee process, constitutional law
The Select Committee Submission Process: How to Influence Law-Making in Aotearoa New zealand
Komal Singh, Parliament, democracy, Select Committee process, constitutional law

The Select Committee submission process is one of the most powerful ways for everyday New Zealanders to influence the laws that govern their lives. By engaging in this process, you can help directly shape the future of Aotearoa New Zealand’s laws and policies.

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Komal Singh, Parliament, democracy, Select Committee process, constitutional law
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