Applied economist specialising in health economics, labour economics, and the economics of ageing. PhD from Flinders University (2025). Teaching Academic at the University of Adelaide and Flinders University. Available for commentary on retirement policy, ageing, and labour markets.
Diana is currently a Lecturer in Economics within the College of Business, Law and Governance at James Cook University. Her teaching experience in the higher education sector spans over 14 years across both undergraduate and postgraduate offerings. Diana is a recipient of the Sessional Staff Teaching Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning for the years 2010 and 2019 at JCU. Diana is also the First Year Experience Coordinator in Cairns for the College of Business, Law and Governance.
Diana is a member of the Centre for International Trade and Business in Asia and a Postgraduate Fellow at The Cairns Institute at JCU. Her research interests are in the area of understanding individual decision-making, sustainability of regions and spatial econometrics.
Diana also draws on her experience within the private sector where she worked as a research economist undertaking social and economic impact assessments.
Mary Clarke is the founder and principal of DXP Consulting. A genuine desire to make a difference was the motivation for Mary to commence this policy and strategy consultancy.
Through DXP Consulting, Mary provides policy, analysis and strategic advice. Education and skilled migration policies and impact are key areas of specialisation and an enduring passion. Other foci include gendier equity, Indigenous opportunity, business strategy and the professions.
Mary’s work history includes heading the education policy function for a professional body, and executive and senior public service economic and policy roles.
Mary holds an Executive Masters in Public Administration and an Honours degree in Economics.
Mary is a slowing runner, a chocoholic and a mother of three.
Prof Louisa Coglan is an applied economist within the university sector, I specialise in transformative education experiences and policy orientated research that positively impacts the diverse communities and stakeholders I engage with.
Catherine has been a Commissioner of the Productivity Commission since 2019. Prior to joining the PC Catherine was an Associate Professor of Economics at Melbourne Business School.
Dr Anna Edwards is a leading expert in night-time economies and urban governance. She co-founded Ingenium Research, a consultancy specialising in data-driven insights. As a Research Fellow in Urban Studies at the Melbourne Centre for Cities, she works on the Night Shift project, a study that examines night work in Australia. Her PhD in Urban Analysis and Development / Economic Geography, completed in 2024, focused on night-time economy policymaking and governance in Australian cities. She also holds an MSc in Economic Development Research and Policy and a BA in Business Studies. With experience across government, academia, not-for-profit, and consultancy, Anna advises policymakers and businesses on creating safer, more vibrant 24-hour cities.
Specialist with 18 years’ experience across commercial banking, international development finance and digital agricultural innovation. She has facilitated approximately USD 5 million in agricultural financing through USAID REACH and JICA programs in Mongolia and now serves as Director of Agricultural Innovation at Khas Shim LLC.
Nicki Hutley is a highly experienced economist, with broad-based expertise in both macroeconomics and microeconomic policy gained over more than three decades in financial and investment markets and in economic consulting. She is particularly focussed on the intersection of economy, society and environment.
