I have participated in politics since High School ...

My political theorising has always informed my political activism, which in turn informs my theorising.  More ...

My research in political communication ...

The monograph I am currently writing - Cooperative Democracy: an alternative to Liberal Representative democracy – draws together and elaborates on existing publications, as well as new material based on my research on World Bank theoretical discussions and aid practices ...  More ...

August 2003 - August 2004: Convenor (CEO ) Queensland Greens Inc.

As CEO, along with the other 3 members of the executive, I had significant statutory and legal responsibilities on behalf of the Queensland Greens, which as well as being a registered political party is an environmental and social justice organisation which at that time had bout 1000 members, a turnover of about $300,000 and a high media profile.

As Convenor my responsibilities included organisation and chairing state council meetings (of 50 and more delegates) and management committee meetings to achieve consensus outcomes; liasing with members; overseeing local, state, and national election campaigns; initiation of training and induction for members; managing organisational review and strategic planning processes; and initiating and editing an e-newsletter for members.

Between 2003 & 2006 I also played a leading role in the development of Australian Greens national energy and environment policy.

Course websites

1992> 2011: teaching Communication and Power at USQ. This course is an interdisciplinary course drawing on political and communication theory with applied ontology.

1992> 2011: teaching Environmental Discourses at USQ. This course is an interdisciplinary course drawing on communication theory, philosophy of science & economics, environmental ethics and political theory.