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Ross Garnaut

Ross Garnaut

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Ross Garnaut is a distinguished economist with expertise in development, economic policy and international relations, particularly across Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Melbourne and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Sciences.

Throughout his career, Ross has held influential positions in academia, business, and government. He has chaired organisations such as SIMEC ZEN Energy Technologies, Lihir Gold Limited, and the Papua New Guinea Sustainable Development Program. His government roles include serving as the principal economic adviser to Prime Minister Bob Hawke and leading key government reviews, including the landmark Garnaut Climate Change Review.

Ross’s academic work is extensive, with 48 books to his name and numerous scholarly articles. He has chaired the editorial boards of major economic journals and received honorary doctorates from the Australian National University and the University of Sydney.

As Australian Ambassador to China (1985-88), he played a pivotal role in strengthening bilateral relations. His contributions to trade policy and climate change have made him a trusted adviser to successive Australian governments.


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