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Maria Maley is an Associate Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations at the Australian National University. She has a strong background in Australian politics, public administration, and public policy, with a particular focus on the roles and experiences of ministerial advisers and public service gender issues. She is an award-winning scholar, recognized for her outstanding achievements and creativity in research with the Marian Simms Policy Engagement Award in 2022. Maria was also a finalist for the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Impact Engagement in 2021 and received the Award for Impact and Outreach in 2024. As a visiting scholar at the Public Governance Institute in Belgium, she contributed to international conversations on parliamentary practices. Maria has published widely on issues concerning parliament, public service, and the intricate dynamics of political staffing. Her work aims to enhance the understanding of public administration and its intersection with gender, highlighting challenges and opportunities in improving parliamentary culture. Through her teaching and research, she supervises students interested in these areas, fostering a new generation of political scientists committed to impactful public service.
Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia
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