I am a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne, where I research the experience of youth labour market transitions, the effects of risk, and the efficacy of active labour market policy in comparative social policy regimes. My publication history includes The Guardian, New Matilda, Overland Journal, and The Conversation.
Since 2014, I have been involved in teaching a number of courses at the University of Melbourne and Victoria University, guest lecturing in Political Economy, Australian Politics, and Youth Work.
All views expressed are mine, and in no way reflect the positions of any institutions, organisations or businesses.
Why are unions so unhappy? An economic explanation of the Change the Rules campaign
Nov 04, 2018 14:27 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
In October hundreds of thousands of workers took to the streets to campaign for better wages and conditions as part of the Australian Council of Trade Unions Change The Rules campaign. The response from critics of the...
Cutting Sunday penalty rates will hurt young people the most
Feb 23, 2017 07:23 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
The Fair Work Commission decided to cut Sunday and some public holiday rates of pay across the hospitality, retail, pharmacy and fast food industries for full time, part time and some casual workers. This will hit young...
We must do something about jobs for young people in a world of automation
Dec 25, 2016 04:46 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
As technology advances and changes our economy, young jobseekers will bear the brunt of changes in the labour market. With the increasing automation of jobs traditionally occupied by young workers and professionals, a...
Gen Y carers don't want a free ride, so welfare reform shouldn't single them out
Sep 21, 2016 05:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Life
The federal governments most recent plan to overhaul Australias welfare system focuses on welfare dependency among younger parents, carers and students. The Minister for Social Services Christian Porter in announcing the...
There’s an extra $1 billion on the table for NT schools. This could change lives if spent well