
Some updates from my adventures…
The meritocracy paradox
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…
Launching the Empowerment Scholarship
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…