John Tobin

Professor John Tobin is the Francine V McNiff Chair in International Human Rights Law at Melbourne Law School and an internationally recognised authority on human rights. A leading global expert on the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the right to health, his landmark publication, The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: A Commentary (Oxford University Press), stands as the definitive text in its field.

Professor Tobin’s career bridges high-level academic theory with real-world impact. He regularly provides expert legal counsel to international and domestic bodies, including UNICEF, the Victorian Children’s Council, and various statutory authorities. Renowned for his engaging and reflective approach, his work focuses on transforming human rights principles into practical, effective legal frameworks that protect vulnerable populations