Dr Hurley has expertise in tertiary education policy and international education systems.

He has worked in various research and management roles in the vocational and higher education sectors. He has a particular interest in advocating for equitable policy solutions so that the benefits of education can be shared by all.

Portfolios

Areas of expertise

  • Higher Education policy
  • Vocational education and training (VET) policy
  • Related research
  • International education systems

Contact details

+61 (3) 9919 1161
[email protected]

Author's articles

Paper

Election Policy Brief: VET

29 April 2022

After a series of prolonged lockdowns and closed borders, skills shortages are making vocational education and training a prominent election issue. But what are the major parties policies?

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Opinion

More than 1 million Australians have no access to childcare in their area

22 March 2022

The Conversation: About 9 million Australians, 35% of the population, live in neighbourhoods classified as childcare deserts – populated areas where there are more than three children per childcare place.

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Report

Childcare deserts & oases: How accessible is childcare in Australia?

22 March 2022

More than nine million Australians live in an area where there are insufficient childcare places for families, according to the most comprehensive analysis ever undertaken into childcare availability in Australia.

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