Research

Research Committee

The Research Committee of the Board has been established primarily to recommend to the Board of Directors a strategy for the research program of ANZSOG. It does this by:

  • reviewing the School’s research program
  • determining and recommending to the Board an appropriate strategy for the research program
  • overseeing the implementation of the research strategy on behalf of the Board
  • assisting the School in seeking funding for selected projects within the research program

Membership

The current membership of the ANZSOG Research Committee is:

  • Prof Jonathan Boston, Victoria University of Wellington
  • Mr Michael Coutts Trotter, Director-General, NSW Department of Finance and Services (Government Representative)
  • Prof Allan Fels AO, Dean, ANZSOG
  • Dr Martin Parkinson PSM, Secretary to the Treasury (Chair)
  • Prof John Wanna, ANZSOG Research Director
  • Dr Lynne Williams, Under Secretary, Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance 
  • Dr Ian Winter, Director, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
  • New Zealand Representative (vacant)

Committee Proceedings

In accordance with the Charter, the ANZSOG Research Committee is required to meet at least once a year. At these meetings, the Research Committee generally considers the following:

  • ANZSOG’s overall research strategy and priorities
  • Proposals for ANZSOG research funding
  • Progress reports for projects currently receiving ANZSOG research funding
  • Research reports from the ANZSOG research director
  • Updates on ANZSOG’s research-related activities

Useful Background Documents

Research Reference Group (RRG) (2007)
Strategic Directions Papers (2005)