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Canberra, Act, Au

Canberra, Act, Au

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

* Leading strategy, policy and regulation across wholesale and retail sectors to connect Australians with affordable, resilient and equitable broadband. * Driving investment, corporate governance and engagement for Australia's largest Government Business Enterprise, NBN Co, resulting in shareholder visibility and financial accountability.* Delivering a $2.4 Billion election commitment to upgrade the NBN to world leading high-speed internet. * Partnering with international… Show more * Leading strategy, policy and regulation across wholesale and retail sectors to connect Australians with affordable, resilient and equitable broadband. * Driving investment, corporate governance and engagement for Australia's largest Government Business Enterprise, NBN Co, resulting in shareholder visibility and financial accountability.* Delivering a $2.4 Billion election commitment to upgrade the NBN to world leading high-speed internet. * Partnering with international organisations on emerging technology policy - including Artificial Intelligence and satellites - to expand future connectivity. * Shaping strategic communications - proactive and reactive - for NBN Co and Ministerial Offices across media platforms (online, social media, print, TV, radio) and Ministerial forums (speeches, interviews, public events, foreign engagement, international delegations). Show less

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Negotiated policy reforms that:* Incentivised and regulated the production, distribution and promotion of Australian stories across multiple platforms - TV, film, advertising, news, music and social media.* Contemporised the Broadcasting Services Act, resulting in the broadcast of Australian content on TV and radio in regional areas. * Designed policy reforms to modernise the Copyright Act, improving digital access to collections in galleries and libraries, providing economic… Show more Negotiated policy reforms that:* Incentivised and regulated the production, distribution and promotion of Australian stories across multiple platforms - TV, film, advertising, news, music and social media.* Contemporised the Broadcasting Services Act, resulting in the broadcast of Australian content on TV and radio in regional areas. * Designed policy reforms to modernise the Copyright Act, improving digital access to collections in galleries and libraries, providing economic incentives for creators on digital platforms, and expanding distribution options for educators. Show less

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Established a new branch comprised of: 1. Communications, Events & Publishing 2. Engagement, Exhibitions & Commercial Innovation 3. Return of Cultural Heritage 4. Collection Access & Family History* Led $10 Million 3-year international repatriation program to return cultural heritage to Australia.* Drove $4 Million 4-year program to enhance collection access through digitisation, enabling Stolen Generations to reconnect with family and community.* Expanded online… Show more Established a new branch comprised of: 1. Communications, Events & Publishing 2. Engagement, Exhibitions & Commercial Innovation 3. Return of Cultural Heritage 4. Collection Access & Family History* Led $10 Million 3-year international repatriation program to return cultural heritage to Australia.* Drove $4 Million 4-year program to enhance collection access through digitisation, enabling Stolen Generations to reconnect with family and community.* Expanded online education program, CORE, through APS Learnhub network, resulting in elevated First Nations cultural capability for non-Indigenous public servants, university sector and media industry.* Developed inaugural exhibition program and engagement strategy for the $100 Million Ngurra Cultural Precinct.* Designed international multimedia publicity campaign, resulting in increased promotion and licencing of one million collection items: art, photos, film & music.* Shaped Ministerial communications services across digital and in-person forums.* Grew publishing output by 100%* Grew conference revenue by 385% Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

* Led the classification of content (TV, film, advertising) to inform the choice of viewers across multiple platforms, in accordance with Classification Act, Code, Guidelines, Broadcasting Services Act and ASTRA Codes of Practice.* Implemented industry-accredited training, resulting in zero classification breaches with the Government regulator, ACMA. * Co-led review of ASTRA Codes of Practice.* Negotiated policy reforms - regulations and incentives - with Government, peak bodies and… Show more * Led the classification of content (TV, film, advertising) to inform the choice of viewers across multiple platforms, in accordance with Classification Act, Code, Guidelines, Broadcasting Services Act and ASTRA Codes of Practice.* Implemented industry-accredited training, resulting in zero classification breaches with the Government regulator, ACMA. * Co-led review of ASTRA Codes of Practice.* Negotiated policy reforms - regulations and incentives - with Government, peak bodies and digital platforms to support the production of Australian content.* Designed User-Experience (UX) for the launch of 2 streaming services to provide classification information On Demand.* Benchmarked multi-platform standards for professional and user-generated content. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

* Classified content (TV, film, advertising) to inform the choice of viewers across multiple platforms, in accordance with Classification Act, Code, Guidelines and Commercial TV Industry Code of Practice.* Negotiated policy reforms - regulations and incentives - to support an increase in production of Australian content.* Led modernisation review of Classifications Codes of Practice.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

* Classified content (film, publications, games) in accordance with Classification Act, Code and Guidelines.* Audited Authorised Assessor decisions.* Consulted on consumer advice reform.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb

Master Of Media And Arts Production

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English, Film

Graduate Diploma Of Legal Practice, Law