Andrew Young

Andrew Young is a Research Fellow at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Deakin University, since 2023. He chairs Deakin's Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) Advisory Board and leads the Victorian Branch of the Australasian Study of Parliament Group (ASPG), while serving as an external member of the Australian Senate's Audit Committee.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts from Melbourne University (1991)
• Graduate Diploma in Business from Edith Cowan University
• Graduate Diploma in Law from Melbourne University
• Certificate in Parliamentary Law Practice and Procedure from QUT

He holds Fellow status with the Governance Institute of Australia.

Young's research critically examines governance structures, parliamentary accountability mechanisms, and anti-corruption frameworks. His work analyzes tensions between transparency imperatives and legal constraints in oversight institutions, with particular focus on how parliamentary committees and independent inspectors maintain institutional legitimacy while protecting ongoing investigations.

His recent publication on Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) evaluates its inaugural-year performance through the lens of the Robodebt scheme decision, revealing challenges in balancing public expectations for accountability with operational necessities of corruption investigations.

Professional engagement includes shaping policy discourse through ASPG leadership and Senate committee oversight, demonstrating applied commitment to strengthening democratic accountability systems within Australian governance frameworks.