Western Sydney University announces new vice chancellor

Constitutional law expert George Williams AO has been named the new vice chancellor of Western Sydney University.

Williams will depart his role as deputy vice chancellor transformation, planning and assurance at the University of NSW to take up the position in mid-July.

Prior to that appointment, Williams held a range of roles at UNSW, including serving as dean of the law school.

He is recognised as one of Australia’s foremost experts in human rights and constitutional law, appearing before the High Court and co-authoring the leading constitutional law textbook.

A regular media commentator on legal issues, Williams is currently a columnist at The Australian, and has previously contributed to this masthead.

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Williams said he jumped at the chance to join a “world-leading institution that is delivering real-world impact.”

“When the opportunity arose to lead this University, I gave it everything I had because I believe
there is no university or region in Australia with greater potential,” he said.

“Western Sydney University and this region are essential to the nation’s economic and social growth.”