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Research Biography
Dr Joel Lisk is a Lecturer in Space Law at Flinders University.
Joel's research primarily focuses on the laws applicable to private and commercial activities in new operating domains, with a particular emphasis on outer space. He also explores how domestic laws are designed and their impacts on commercial activities, as well as the regulation of emerging technologies to mitigate risks to end consumers.
He is a qualified lawyer who operates a private legal practice, providing legal advice on competition and consumer law, privacy and data protection, space operations and activities, and complex regulatory frameworks.
Joel has presented his research at numerous domestic and international conferences. He was a founding Director of the Space Law Council of Australia and New Zealand and served as its Company Secretary between 2021 and 2026. Additionally, he is a Research Affiliate of the Australian Centre for Space Governance and the Chair of the Space Law Select Committee of the Law Society of South Australia.
Current Research Focuses
- Development, implementation, and reform of national regulatory frameworks for space activities.
- Consumer protection law in Australia, with an emphasis on interactions with new and digital technologies.
- Privacy, data protection, and online safety regulation.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Launching a Law and Returning for Reform: A Historical and Comparative Analysis of Australia’s Law for Space, University of Adelaide
Mar 2019 → Jul 2024
Award Date: 31 Jul 2024
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Award Date: 31 Jul 2019
Bachelor (Honours), Law, University of Adelaide
2014 → 2018
Award Date: 31 Dec 2018
Bachelor of Science, (Biochemistry and Genetics), University of Adelaide
2014 → 2018
Award Date: 31 Dec 2018
External positions
Principal Lawyer, Lisk Legal
Jan 2024 → …
Research Affiliate, Australasian Centre for Space Governance
1 Jul 2023 → …
Chairperson - Space Law Select Committee, Law Society of South Australia
1 Jul 2023 → …
Company Secretary, Space Law Council of Australia and New Zealand
Sept 2022 → …
Director and Secretary, Space Law Council of Australia and New Zealand
Aug 2019 → Sept 2022
Supervision
- Registered
Research Areas
- Law
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Coming back to Earth - what can space law teach us about the regulation of new technologies?
Lisk, J. & Wilcox, D., Mar 2026, In: AIAL Forum. 116, p. 85-98 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Generating further issues? Unintentional artificial intelligence use and legal professional privilege
Hart, T. & Lisk, J., Jul 2026, Internet Law Bulletin, 28, 3, p. 50-53 4 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Preventing the proliferation of innovation: Chemical and biological weapons regulations
Lisk, J., 2026, Prohibited Chemical and Biological Weapons and the Law: Legal Responses to Lethal Innovation. Henderson, S. (ed.). London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis, p. 113-136 24 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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The Development of an International Legal Framework for Space Resource Activities
Henderson, S. & Lisk, J., 2026, Legal Responses to Space Resource Utilisation. Bhat B, S. & Variath, A. (eds.). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, p. 19-36 18 p. (Space Law and Policy).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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What is Fair and Reasonable? Rethinking Privacy Expectations
Lisk, J. & Sigar, P., 20 Jul 2026, In: University of New South Wales Law Journal. 49, 2, p. 452-488 37 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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ASU’s Preventing Space War Forum
Lisk, J. (Chief Investigator), de Zwart, M. (Chief Investigator) & Henderson, S. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead))
19/05/23 → 30/05/28
Project: Research
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Smart Navigation of Regulation
Chalmers, R. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), Grigg, B. (Chief Investigator), Lisk, J. (Chief Investigator), Calverley, G. (Associate Investigator), Darkson, B. (Associate Investigator), Lane, J. (Associate Investigator), Brown, J. (Associate Investigator) & De Nys, R. (Associate Investigator)
19/08/24 → 20/04/25
Project: Research
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KUWTCL: Keeping Up with the Consumer Law
Lisk, J. (Chief Investigator (Flinders Lead)) & Grieger, J. (Chief Investigator)
1/01/23 → 28/10/23
Project: Other
Prizes
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Submission to Consultation on Exposure Draft of the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026
Lisk, J. (Consultant), Wilson, K. (Consultant) & Hart, T. (Consultant)
22 Sept 2026Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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Submission to Consultation on Exposure Draft Privacy Amendment (Personal Data Protection) Bill 2026
Lisk, J. (Consultant), Brand, V. (Consultant), Wilson, K. (Consultant) & Chalmers, R. (Consultant)
17 Sept 2026Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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The Space Domain and Australia
Lisk, J. (Speaker)
Apr 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Australian Space Law
Lisk, J. (Speaker)
19 Jul 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Regulating Space: Industry Driven Regulation in Australia
Lisk, J. (Speaker)
25 Nov 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation