Media and commentary

Commentary and Public Engagement

My work contributes to public debate on public sector reform, workforce policy, social democracy, and multicultural representation.

I write opinion pieces and policy commentary, and regularly engage with media across Australian and international outlets.

Featured Commentary

The current debate about multiculturalism is built on a false dichotomy — one that Australia has long since left behind

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (2026) Argues that rather than multiculturalism, social cohesion is being undermined by the decline of everyday shared spaces that normalise differences.

Australia’s Public Sector Is Far Smaller Than Debates Suggest

Per Capita (2025)
Challenges prevailing narratives about the size of the public sector and highlights implications for workforce capability and service delivery.

Australians Are Craving Better Work–Life Balance

Canberra Times (2025)
Proposes additional public holidays as a practical policy response to improve work–life balance.

A Working Definition of Sinophobia Would Improve the China Debate

Lowy Institute (2024)
Argues for clearer conceptual frameworks to strengthen public discourse on China, race, and foreign policy.

I was born in Australia. Why do I need to renounce the Chinese Communist Party?

Sydney Morning Herald (2020)
Reflects on being asked to “condemn” the Chinese Communist Party at a parliamentary inquiry, arguing that such loyalty tests undermine democratic discourse and social cohesion.

Wider Media Presence

My work has appeared across a wide range of outlets, including:

Sydney Morning Herald · The Guardian · Canberra Times · Lowy Institute (The Interpreter) · East Asia Forum · Jacobin · Tribune · Peril Magazine · South China Morning Post

These contributions span policy analysis, political commentary, and public debate on public sector reform, political economy, and multicultural representation.

Commentary Themes

Public Sector and Workforce Reform

Size and capability of the public service
Outsourcing and service delivery models
Workforce sustainability and institutional reform

Electoral outcomes and political strategy
Institutional constraints on reform
Policy implications for progressive governments

Multiculturalism and Representation

Representation in politics and public institutions
Chinese diaspora communities and democratic participation
Race, identity, and public discourse

Media Engagement

I regularly contribute to public discussion through interviews, commentary, and analysis, providing expertise on:

Public sector reform
Australian politics and social democracy
The future of work
Multiculturalism and political representation

Enquiries

For media enquiries, commentary, or speaking engagements, please get in touch via email or LinkedIn. For media enquiries, commentary, or speaking engagements, please get in touch via email or LinkedIn. </p>