Author: clifford lewis

The meritocracy paradox

2nd Mar 2026

I was invited to take part in the University of Canterbury Business School’s Thought Leadership Series, joining a panel discussion on the paradox of meritocracy with Prof. Mikki Hebl and Associate Prof. Remi Trudel . I situated my argument on three points: Who determines what is merit? Sometimes it is argued that Australian First Nations … More The meritocracy paradox

Launching the Empowerment Scholarship

9th Sep 2025

I am excited to champion the launch of The Honourable Michael Kirby Empowerment Scholarship, an initiative designed to uplift and support LGBTQIA+ students  on their academic and personal journeys.  Research conducted in 2024 by myself and Professor Suzanne McLaren through the Australian Regional Rainbow Survey confirms that LGBTQIA+ people living in rural areas experience significantly … More Launching the Empowerment Scholarship