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Benjamin Anderson

Benjamin Anderson

Policy researcher focused on emergency management and public policy

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Joined February 2026
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Summary

Emergency management and resilience researcher — Benjamin has conducted academic and applied research on national risk assessment and civilian mobilisation, focusing on gaps in Australia's civil defence and emergency management systems. edu
Policy engagement and public submissions — He actively contributes to public policy debates, submitting written responses and letters to the Productivity Commission and advocating for proportionate regulation of emerging technologies. gov+1
Civic advocacy and fellowship experience — As a Results Australia volunteer and Global Health Fellow, he engages in advocacy, parliamentary engagement and capacity-building activities for global health and development. org+1
Community organiser and workshop facilitator — He organises and co-hosts public workshops and events (for example, civic consultation workshops on animal welfare) through the Global Policy Research Group. luma

Work

Education

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Writing

Submission to the Productivity Commission on Philanthropy

Personal submission discussing perspectives on philanthropy and referencing professional experience in the non-profit sector.

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Letter to the Productivity Commission regarding data, digital technology and AI regulation

Correspondence urging proportionate regulation for high-risk AI systems and outlining economic and safety considerations for technology-specific regulation.

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Hobbies

Volunteer advocacy for global health and international development org