Lynne Chester

Professor Lynne Chester is an expert in energy economics and heterodox economic theory at the University of Sydney's School of Social and Political Sciences. Her work addresses energy affordability, regulatory reform, and capitalism's ecological crises.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of New South Wales
• M.Pub.Policy, University of Sydney
• B.Comm., University of Melbourne

She applies Régulation theory to analyze electricity markets, household energy hardship, and energy-environment interactions. Professor Chester has advised government bodies like the Energy White Paper Reference Group and chaired AGL's Customer Council.

Her research exposes systemic drivers of energy inequality and advocates for justice-oriented policy reforms. Recent projects examine gas safety regulation conflicts and philanthropic protectionism during COVID-19.