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Tom Barratt is a Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia’s Business School. He specializes in labor geography, concentrating on industrial relations and human geography. His research primarily revolves around the gig economy and resource peripheries, aiming to understand work fragmentation and multiple job holding patterns. Currently, he is engaged in an Australian Research Council (ARC) DECRA Fellowship from 2023 to 2025. Beyond his academic pursuits, Barratt actively participates in research translation and engagement with policymakers, having contributed to Parliamentary Inquiries and Fair Work Commission proceedings. He collaborates extensively with fellow researchers, enhancing the impact of his studies on labor practices. Barratt is also proficient in English and conversational in Mauritian Creole, underscoring his commitment to diverse research communities.
University of Western Australia • Perth
Teaching and researching labor geography, focusing on the gig economy and industrial relations.
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