Social Science Reference Group

In June 2025, the Queensland Government's Chief Scientist Professor Kerrie Wilson created a Social Science Reference Group to help solidify Queensland’s position as a source of social science expertise and a global leader in social sciences nationally and internationally.

The Cairns Institute Director, Distinguished Professor Stewart Lockie is a member along with University representatives from University of Queensland (UQ), Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Bond University (BU), Griffiths University (GU), University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and Central Queensland University (CQU). Governmental representatives came from the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI), the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC), and Queensland Treasury (QT).

Members of the Social Science Reference group are featured above. Standing from left to right, is A/Prof Penny Willliams (QUT), Prof Ahmed Moustafa (BU), Dr Jeanette Durante (DETSI), Prof Paul Salmon (USC), Prof Rebecca WIcks (GU), Prof Tim Carey (CQU), Prof Celmara Pocock (USQ) , and Prof Mark Western (UQ).
Seated from left to right are, Kathy Benson (DPC), Prof Daniel Angus (QUT), Prof Kerrie Wilson (UQ), D/Prof Stewart Lockie (TCI at JCU), Prof Deanna Kemp (UQ), and Dr Andrea Walton (CSIRO). Absent Mitchell Day (QT).
Image credit: Office of the Chief Scientist, Queensland Government.

JUNE 2025