Articles

A 5-post collection of short pieces

The Monash University Law Review: An Introduction

By Sarah Lam |  Dec 7, 2025  | law, monulr, monash, legalresearch, education
Back in late 2023, like many other new law students, I had not heard of the Monash University Law Review ('MonULR' for short). Therefore, I was most surprised when I received an invitation to apply to the Review as a fresh-faced first year student. Now, two years later, I am honoured to have been appointed as one of the 2026 Managing Editors of the Review, working in the Submissions portfolio. So now you might be wondering: what does the Review actually do?
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My Experience: APIGA 2025

By Sarah Lam |  Sep 20, 2025  | apiga2025, busan, internetgovernance, cybersecurity, reflection
In August this year, I travelled to Busan, South Korea to participate in APIGA 2025. It was an incredible experience and a great opportunity to learn more about the world of internet governance. There were so many other young people from all across the world, from Japan to Mongolia, and it wonderful to be able to hear all of their diverse opinions, stories and backgrounds. I was also able to deepen my knowledge of the world of internet governance, thanks to the many experts who generously volunteered their time to share their knowledge, advice and thoughts on the current state of internet governance...
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My Experience: APIGA Australia 2024

By Sarah Lam |  Nov 29, 2024  | apigaaustralia2024, auda, internetgovernance, cybersecurity, reflection
In November this year, I was fortunate enough to participate in APIGA Australia 2024. This year was the first time that the program ran and it was an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in the world of internet governance to learn about all of its aspects, ranging from the billions of acronyms to international negotiations. Overall, it was a jam-packed program and I thoroughly enjoyed the event...
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An Overview of the Cyber Security Bill

By Sarah Lam |  Nov 16, 2024  | law, australianlaw, parliament, bill, cybersecurity
Last month, the Cyber Security Bill 2024 was presented for the first time to the Federal Parliament of Australia. It is the first, standalone piece of legislation that is specifically targeted at improving Australia's cyber-incident response and regulatory framework. Although Australia already has a complex regulatory framework, there are inconsistencies and overlaps, and as such, this bill aims to clarify a few of these points, among other things...
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Studying Law and Computer Science: My Thoughts So Far

By Sarah Lam |  Jun 4, 2024  | law, computerscience, education, university, study, monash
Law and computer science is not exactly a common pairing of degrees, particularly not when compared to combinations like law and commerce. It's hardly surprising, given the fact that when I tell people that I study law and computer science, the first reaction is usually 'How are you still alive!?'. So in this article, I will share my thoughts and how I've managed to stay alive...
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