Nicole Shackleton

About

Lecturer, School of Law. Dr Nicole Shackleton is a socio-legal researcher focused on gender and sex, technology and regulation. Using qualitative empirical research, Dr Shackleton explores how gender and technology interact, and consequently how technologies may be regulated to reduce abuse and harassment. Dr Shackleton is a leading voice in addressing online misogyny and gendered hate speech. Through her research and public engagement, she has influenced national conversations on the legal regulation of online abuse, particularly targeting women in politics, journalism, and sports. Dr Shackleton's contributions to policy discussions and media platforms, including The Guardian and ABC, have helped shape legislative reforms, such as the Criminal Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2025, which