Policy & Progress
Exploring how energy, science, and technology can drive planetary progress
This page contains work I have done in the policy space both in an independent capacity and projects I contributed to within the Australian Government.
Policy Focus Areas
Environmental & Energy Abundance
Energy is the source of human flourishing, I believe in a world of abundant clean energy for all. Working on solutions to increase energy production without damaging planetary health
Biotechnology and AI
The convergence of emerging biotechnologies and AI will reshape industries, enhance human health and restore ecosystems. How do we scale these technologies to build a more sustainable world?
Scientific & Technological Progress
Advocating for increased public investment in R&D, improved science communication, and creating new institutions that drive greater innovation.
Previous Work
Australian Government R&D Review Submission by Nucleate Australia
Australia’s gross expenditure on R&D is significantly below the OECD average. This underinvestment hampers our ability to translate world-class scientific research into commercial and societal outcomes. To compete globally and build sovereign capacity in critical industries, including biotechnology, clean energy, and AI, we must uplift our national R&D intensity through bold structural reform and targeted investment.
Innovation for security: Why Australia needs its own DARPA
Australia should establish a national centre for breakthrough technologies along the lines of the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). An Australian Advanced Research Projects Agency (AARPA) is needed to stay competitive with other powers in the Indo-Pacific in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and biotechnology.
Delivering the Basin Plan in Full
Whilst at the Department for Cliamte Change, Energy, the Environment and Water I helped deliver the Restoring Our Rivers: Framework for delivering the 450 GL of additional environmental water. Implementation of the policies in the framework will restore the ecosystem health of the Murray Darling Basin.
Draft Framework for delivering the 450 GL Consultation What We Heard Report
I organised community and industry consultation on the draft 450 GL framework
Land and water partnerships consultation
I organised community and industry consultation on land and water partnerships in the Murray Darling Basin
Restoring Our Rivers Act 2023
At DCCEEW I contributed to the amendment of the Water Act 2007 and Basin Plan 2012 through the passage of the Restoring our Rivers Act 2023
Ideas to Deliver the Basin Plan
I organised community and industry consultation on ideas to deliver the Basin Plan that fed into the development of the 450 GL Framework
Water Markets Reform Consultation
I organised community and industry consultation on Australian water market reform
Australian Government Renewable Energy Target Reports
At the Clean Energy Regulator I contributed to the analysis of small scale solar and battery system installations and their impact on the Renewable Energy Target in 2022 and 2023
Small Scale Renewable Energy Scheme Inspection Report
I delivered the inspection program of small scale systems at the CER
Progress & Impact
Policy Publications
Contributing to evidence-based policy development through research and stakeholder engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement
Building bridges between research and policy through direct engagement with government officials and industry leaders.
Upcoming Initiatives
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Interested in collaborating on policy initiatives or discussing the intersection of science and policy? I'm always open to meaningful conversations about how we can work together to address global challenges.