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Associate ProfessorJane Kotzmann

Associate Head Of School, Research (Director of Research)

Faculty of Business and Law/Deakin Law School/Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation

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  • Associate Head Of School, Research (Director of Research)
    Faculty of Business and Law/Deakin Law School/Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation
  • +61 3 924 43906 (Work)
  • Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

TEACHING EXPERTISE

Dr Kotzmann welcomes postgraduate research students interested in animal law and welfare, animal sentience and legal recognition, legal theory, and One Health, including the relationship between animal welfare, human health and environmental wellbeing.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

  • UNIT TAUGHT
    MLL364 Animal Law
  • UNIT TAUGHT
    MLJ764 Animal Law & Policy
  • CURRENT DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
    The Development of a Novel Common Law Duty of Care to Non-Human Animals
    Naaman Kranz - Deakin Law School
  • CURRENT DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
    A Comprehensive Study of Legal, Ethical, and Training Aspects of Assistance Animals in Australia and Beyond.
    Claire Williams - Deakin Law School
  • CURRENT DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
    We The Animals: First Principles Theory of Animal Constitutional Rights
    Patricia Nonis - Deakin Law School
  • COMPLETED DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
    Empathy and Animal Rights: Ensuring Stability Through Emotions
    Morgan Stonebridge - Deakin Law School - 2025