Lisa Ward is joined by her colleague Dr Sharl Marimuthu who chats to us about her research interests and focus, and her incredibly diverse working background before becoming a Law Lecturer here at the University of New England.
In this episode, Sharl talks about her current research focus on food law and policy and the importance of healthy living, wellness, and nutrition. Sharl speaks about the regulation of alternative food (such as insects) and unhealthy food advertisements. Additionally, Sharl explores the human rights perspective, such as the rights of people to healthy, nutritious food. She compares the laws and regulations in Australia to countries in the EU.
Sharl initially practised as a barrister in civil litigation in Malaysia. Her work ranged from motor vehicle accident claims to landlord and tenant disputes to bankruptcies and more. Sharl then did a PhD at Monash University. Her thesis explored the regulation of advertising of medicinal products, which ultimately sparked her interest in food law and policy. Sharl currently teaches in the areas of Corporate Law and Civil Procedure at UNE.
Sharl explains that there are many different angles to her research and encourages PhD students interested in such areas to reach out and work alongside her.
Tune into this week’s episode of Law in the Bush to learn more about Dr Sharl Marimuthu’s remarkable research on food law and policy.
It’s based on the latest law and developments, and her dynamic research in this space.
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Lisa Ward Lecturer UNE Law School
