Dr. Matthew Gray

Professor

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Biography

Professor Matthew Gray is the Director of the ANU Centre for Social Research Methods at the Australian National University. His previous roles have included Director of the Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research and Deputy Director of the Australian Institute of Family Studies from 2005 to 2010. His research focuses on a wide range of social and economic policy issues affecting Indigenous Australians, including work-family dynamics, labor economics, social capital, and the economic ramifications of divorce and child support. He has conducted extensive evaluations of major government policies and programs, notably assessing the changes to the family law system and evaluating the Australian Government's Stronger Families and Communities Strategy. Professor Gray has also provided consultative services for various governmental departments and organizations, including the Attorney-General's Department and the Department of Education. His academic qualifications include a PhD in Economics from ANU, and he has been an active member of several research initiatives, contributing his expertise in economic policy development and social research methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2021-01-01 — Present

ANU Centre for Social Research Methods • Canberra, Australia

Overseeing research initiatives and methods pertaining to social research.

Director

2010-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research • Canberra, Australia

Directed research focused on Aboriginal economic policy.

Deputy Director

2005-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Australian Institute of Family Studies • Canberra, Australia

Assisted in research and evaluation pertaining to family studies.

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.