Susan Burton Phillips
Susan Phillips is a barrister specialising in native title. She has published and worked in that field since the Mabo decision was handed down in 1992.
Since the Native Title Act was passed in 1993 Susan has been counsel to Indigenous groups and communities all over Australia from the Kimberley and Cape York to the south eastern and western parts of Australia, representing them in the National Native Title Tribunal, Federal Court and in mediations and negotiations with local, State and Commonwealth governments, mining companies, pastoralists and other parties.
Susan lectures and has taught courses on Indigenous people and the law at the Universities of Sydney, NSW and UTS.
Susan has contributed to several publications on native title. She was admitted to the NSW Bar in 1995.
Publications and Editorial Contacts
Native Title Service, Looseleaf Contact: LN SC Publishing
Speaking Engagements
- Contributor to the AIATSIS Native title Representative Bodies annual conference
- Guest lecturer from time to time at the Faculties of Law at the universities of Sydney, NSW and UTS
Areas of expertise |
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Native Title |
Academic Qualifications |
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Bachelor of Arts |
Bachelor of Laws (First Class Hons) |
Master of Laws |
Master of Administrative Law and Policy (Sydney) |
Professional Organisation |
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Member of the NSW and Queensland Bar Associations |
13th Floor St James Hall View Professional Profile |
Professional Contact |
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District Court of South Australia, Way Building, Victoria Square Adelaide SA 5000 |
Tel: 08 8204 0229 |