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Sophie Farthing

Responsible Technology Program Lead

Human Technology Institute

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BIO

Sophie Farthing is a public policy expert with extensive experience in the not-for-profit, campaigning and government sectors in Australia and the United Kingdom. A human rights lawyer, her areas of interest and expertise include the accountable and responsible use of new and emerging technologies. In her previous role as the Senior Policy Adviser to the Australian Human Rights Commissioner, Sophie led the Human Rights and Technology Project at the Australian Human Rights Commission from 2017 to 2021.

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY ORGANISATIONAL UNITS MEMBERSHIP

  1. DVC (Education and Students)
    Division
  2. Human Technology Institute
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ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Tutor, Lecturer
    Australian Catholic University, Australia1 Jan 2014 - 1 Jun 2014

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Senior Policy Adviser to the Australian Human Rights Commissioner
    Australian Human Rights Commission1 Apr 2017 - 1 Sep 2022
  • Senior Policy Officer
    Public Interest Advocacy Centre1 Aug 2014 - 1 Mar 2017
  • Policy Officer
    Liberty (National Council for Civil Liberties)1 May 2010 - 1 May 2013
  • Judicial Assistant to Baroness Hale of Richmond
    United Kingdom Supreme Court, London, United Kingdom1 Aug 2009 - 1 May 2010
  • Research Assistant
    Law Commission of England and Wales1 Sep 2008 - 1 May 2009
  • Research Associate
    Federal Circuit Court of Australia1 Jan 2006 - 1 Apr 2007

DEGREES

  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Social Work (Hons Cl 1)
    University of New South Wales, Australia
  • Masters of Law (Human Rights)
    London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom1 Sep 2007 - 1 Sep 2008

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Admitted to practise as a solicitor in NSW
    NSW Law Society1 Jul 2006 - present

PROFILE TYPE

  • Professional