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Federal election: UNSW experts available for analysis

UNSW Sydney

UNSW Sydney has several experts who can comment on the outlook and challenges that lie ahead for the incoming government.

 

 

Political leadership:

 

Dr Mark Rolfe, honorary lecturer at the School of Social Sciences, can discuss the outcome of the election and the campaign of Peter Dutton and the Liberal Party: [email protected] or 0419 146 032

 

 

Housing policy:

 

Professor Hal Pawson, Associate Director at the City Futures Research Centre, can discuss housing policy and strategy, including housing affordability and affordable housing: [email protected]

 

 

Economy and cost of living:

 

Professor Richard Holden, School of Economics, can discuss all aspects of the economy and cost of living challenges: [email protected]

Professor Kevin Fox, School of Economics, can discuss on productivity and the cost of living: [email protected] or 0434 147 405

 

Emeritus Professor Chris Evans, School of Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, can discuss tax policy and reform: [email protected] or 0430 206 063

 

Dr Nalini Prasad, School of Economics, can discuss housing affordability and cost of living: [email protected]

 

 

Nuclear energy: 

 

Associate Professor Edward Obbard, nuclear materials engineer, can discuss nuclear energy policy: [email protected] or 0468 423 946

 

 

Health: 

 

Professor Helen Dickinson, public services expert at UNSW Canberra, can discuss Medicare and health care access: [email protected] or 0466 395 131

 

 

Defence: 

 

Dr Richard Dunley, senior lecturer in history and maritime strategy at UNSW Canberra, can discuss defence policy and spending. He can be reached at: [email protected] or 0417 022 757

 

 

International relations:  

 

Professor Lisa Toohey, School of Private & Commercial Law, can discuss tariffs and international trade relations with the US: [email protected] or 0416 212 460

 

 

Associate Professor William Clapton, UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture, can discuss the Trump Administration, security and stability in the Indo-Pacific, culture wars and immigration: [email protected] or 0410 021 280

 

 

Professor Weihuan Zhou, School of Private & Commercial Law, can discuss international trade relations with China: [email protected]

 

 

Social cohesion:

 

Professor Rosalind Dixon, constitutional law expert, can discuss politics, policy, the rule of law, President Donald Trump, gender and women’s participation: [email protected]

Contact details:

Ben Knight
External Communications Officer, UNSW Sydney
Phone: (02) 9065 4915
Email: [email protected]