Dr. Liz Barrett

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Biography

Liz Barrett is a Research Officer at the Social Policy Research Centre, affiliated with the University of New South Wales. Her current work largely revolves around the Drug Policy Modelling Program where she conducts research and co-authors reports in various areas including alcohol and other drugs, service purchasing systems, and treatment stigmas. Liz has previously held the position of Senior Policy Officer at Uniting, where she was instrumental in developing the Fair Treatment campaign aimed at the decriminalisation of drugs in Australia. With extensive experience in policy development and analysis, she has been involved in leading advocacy projects addressing social disadvantages such as youth homelessness and the challenges faced in low-waged, highly feminised industries. Liz is currently convening a national working group focused on strengthening harm reduction strategies within prisons, supported by an Australian Research Council grant investigating the role of participation in designing effective illicit drug policy solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Officer

2022-05-01 — Present

Social Policy Research Centre • Sydney, Australia

Conducts research and analyzes policy relating to drug policy and harm reduction.

Senior Policy Officer

— Present

Uniting • Australia

Led the Fair Treatment campaign for the decriminalization of drugs in Australia.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.