Researchers

Our Research Associates include a large panel of academic researchers with expertise in diverse areas of public policy, drawn from across several universities in Queensland and beyond. Many researchers also have significant experience inside the public service. 

These experts can offer an additional source of policy advice for those developing or commenting on public policy in Queensland. All members, their research fields, and their contact details, are listed below. 

NameMs Jacki O'Mara LLB LLM
PositionGraduate student
Organisation/CompanyGriffith University
Specialisations / Bio

Specialisations

  • Constitutional law
  • Public law
  • Independent statutory authorities and their effect on democratic governance
  • Ministerial responsibility
  • Public accountability

Jacki O’Marahas practiced as a solicitor in Queensland and worked as a policy adviser to a number of parliamentarians before moving into the tertiary sector to pursue academic research.  Her Master of Laws dissertation was focussed on the development of a bill of rights in an era of increased security legislation. She is currently lecturing and tutoring in public law and constitutional law and is completing a Phd on ministerial responsibility for non-departmental public bodies.

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