Teneille Elliott

Teneille Elliott is a PhD Candidate at the National Security College, Australian National University. Teneille’s PhD research is on evaluating the effectiveness of Australia’s counter-terrorism laws, policies and programs.

Teneille was the Adviser to the former Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM), Bret Walker SC, from 2011 to 2014. Teneille advised the INSLM on the operation, effectiveness and implications of Australia’s counter-terrorism and national security legislation.

Teneille is admitted as a legal practitioner and holds a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, an Honours degree in Law, and an Arts degree (Industrial Relations and International Studies) from the University of Wollongong. She also holds a Diploma in Government and is an alumnus of the National Security College’s Executive Development program.