Dr Robyn Bartel is based in the Division of Geography and Planning at UNE and is a Research Associate with the AgLaw Centre. Robyn has Science and Law Degrees, a University Medal in Geography and a Master of Higher Education from ANU and a PhD in environmental regulation from the University of Melbourne. Dr Bartel has been working in the field of environmental regulatory theory and legal geography for over ten years, is an active contributor to public inquiries and a founding member of AELERT, the Australasian Environmental Law Enforcement and Regulators Network. Her empirical research evaluating the implementation of environmental law and models of regulatory efficacy has made a significant contribution to the field of environmental law and policy. Robyn's research encompasses regulation, regulatory agencies and the regulated, as well as the social, institutional and natural landscape in which all are situated
