Experience

Screen Producers Australia

• Australia
• Industry Associations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Government Relations & Operations

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Currently 2IC to CEO - managing operations for 9+ staff and all domestic and international policy and strategic objectives. My day-to-day responsibilities include: - developing advocacy campaigns and submissions to Government on behalf of SPA’s membership; - building coalitions with key stakeholders around SPA’s policy objectives; and - coordinating operations and resources to achieve SPA’s advocacy goals. Achievements include: - Developing SPA's 5-Year Export Strategy - including in-depth research on film and television markets in North America, UK, Europe, Latin America, Asia and South East Asia. - successfully influencing international trade policy within both Australia and the EU to consider a co-production treaty as part of the proposed Australia-EU free trade agreement - drafting more than 11 submissions to Government on media and culture; competition; trade (including digital trade) and exports; copyright and online piracy; small business; diplomacy; sexual harassment and diversity. - developing a network with over 120+ key influencers, including: Government: ACCC, ACMA, Screen Australia, State Screen Agencies, Department of Communications and the Arts, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trading, Department of Home Affairs, Treasury and advisors to Minister for Arts and Communications, Trade, Defence, Foreign Affairs and Small Business. International: PACT (UK), CMPA (Canada), NSI (Canada), HKTDC (Hong Kong), MPAA (Worldwide) Political Parties: Greens, Labor, advisors to Ministers, Prime Minister's Office, Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Ministers for Trade, Communications, Arts, Environment, Finance and Digital Economy Industry: Google, Netflix, producers, distributors, exhibitors, broadcasters, peak bodies, guilds and journalists Current lead on SPA’s industry census commissioned by Deloitte. Show less



nbn® Australia

• Australia
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regulatory Strategy Advisor

  • May 2017 - Present

  Provide strategic regulatory advice and analysis on nbn's technical and commercial activities including radiofrequency spectrum and satellite, as well as drafting submissions, advice and responses to the TIO, ACMA, ACCC and Department of Communications and the Arts. Provide strategic regulatory advice and analysis on nbn's technical and commercial activities including radiofrequency spectrum and satellite, as well as drafting submissions, advice and responses to the TIO, ACMA, ACCC and Department of Communications and the Arts.



Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Investigations and Compliance Officer

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  Exceptional background in Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (Cth) - including media control and diversity, local content and statutory obligations of commercial TV and radio broadcasters. Conducted review of all PPNs and Share Sale Agreements for MML’s divestiture of commercial radio station 2CH. Reviewed more than 50 metropolitan and regional newspapers / markets as part of Associated Newspaper Register Review (including Fairfax, APN, News Corp, SWM and independent regional and national publications). Conducted TV Captioning Standard Review as well as several captioning investigations and exemption orders for free-to-air and subscription TV broadcasters, including Mobile Foxtel. Led 12-months research project into proposed local content reforms for free-to-air TV broadcasters, including drafting final report, several case studies and analysing TV ratings and consumer surveys. Show less



Australian Institute of Company Directors

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research Fellow, Centre for Corporate Governance Excellence and Innovation (CGEI)

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  Research Fellow for the Centre for Corporate Governance Excellence and Innovation, a think tank which provides high quality research and thought leadership in partnership with industry and academia to service members, other professionals and the broader community. Research Fellow for the Centre for Corporate Governance Excellence and Innovation, a think tank which provides high quality research and thought leadership in partnership with industry and academia to service members, other professionals and the broader community.



Slim & Maverick

• Surry Hills

• Owner & Principal Copywriter

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2015

  Slim & Maverick is a boutique copywriting and consulting firm specialising in strategic communications, brand Tone of Voice (TOV) differentiation and content marketing for corporate, retail and private clients. Services include: - copywriting and content strategy across multiple channels including web, print, radio, TV, digital and social media. - internal and external strategic communications including PR and investor relations, corporate communications, brand guidelines and consumer FAQs - legal writing, including plain language drafting, legal blogging, article writing and legal research. - ghost writing, including text adapted to the style, voice, industry, personality and expertise of a particular individual. - technical writing, including writing requiring specialised terminology, knowledge, expertise or understanding. - SEO writing (i.e. development of text for SEO purposes). Show less



ACCC

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Investigator

  • Feb 2010 - May 2014

  Investigator at the ACCC with exceptional background in competition and consumer law and regulatory compliance. Including:- Investigations of cartels (civil and criminal), misuse of market power, exclusive dealing, third line forcing arrangements and joint ventures. - Investigations of consumer guarantees law breaches, resale price maintenance, misleading and deceptive conduct, franchising and advertising practices. - market definition and competition analysis - preparation of section 155 Notices, section 87B undertakings, infringement notices and other statutory notices. - briefing Counsel and law firms, negotiating with traders, settlements and litigated matters. Show less

• Senior Policy Officer

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

  Secondment as Senior Policy Officer within the Cartel Immunity division under the ACCC "Immunity for Cartel Conduct" Policy. Work included:- Immunity Proffer assessment, Immunity policy review, submissions to Enforcement Committee, case management and regular liaison with immunity applications and their legal representatives. - regular liaison with international regulators, CDPP and investigative teams nationally.



Baker McKenzie

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Clerk

  • Oct 2007 - Jul 2008

  Research Clerk at Baker & McKenzie across IT and IP practice groups. Work included: Writing monthly reports on clients and competitors and researched commercial, legal, and regulatory frameworks in the Telecommunications, IT, FMCG, Food, Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical industries. Writing case notes on trade practices, M&A, branding, advertising, intellectual property and copyright law. Managing content and providing training across two practice groups among six research clerks. Show less