Dr. Laura Davy

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Biography

Laura Davy is a lecturer in the Policy and Governance Program at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University. Her background is in political theory and social policy research, with publications on disability theory, ethics in care, human rights, and disability policy services. Laura's current research focuses on policy listening, citizen engagement, and the implementation outcomes of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) alongside international trends in disability and social care policy practice. She has a keen interest in human rights-informed approaches to policy design and implementation, particularly as it impacts service users and citizens in an individualized market-based social service delivery framework. In 2025, Laura will commence an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) project aimed at responsive policymaking for young people with disabilities and young carers.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Crawford School of Public Policy • Canberra

Teaching and research focused on policy and governance.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.