Brenton Prosser

Professor Brenton Prosser is Professor of Public Policy and Leadership at UNSW Canberra and Director of the UNSW Public Partnerships and Impact Hub. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from Flinders University, a Postdoctoral degree from the University of Nebraska, and a Graduate Diploma in Secondary & Tertiary Education from the University of Adelaide. His academic career spans multiple institutions including UNSW Canberra, University of Canberra, Australian National University, and University of South Australia.

Prosser's research interests encompass:

• Politics and minority government
• Governance and public policy
• Public trust and democratic engagement
• Mental health policy with specialization in ADHD
• Social policy and system evaluation
• Public administration and APS reform

His scholarly work demonstrates significant expertise across political science, public policy, and mental health. Recent publications focus on democratic resilience, policy fatalism, multi-level governance, and public service reform. His research consistently bridges academic theory with practical policy applications, particularly evident in his work on minority government dynamics and mental health policy implementation. The breadth of his work is reflected in publications spanning parliamentary studies, governance models, policy implementation frameworks, and ADHD research with sociological perspectives.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Young South Australian of the Year (1997)
• Finalist, Young Australian of the Year (1998)
• British Political Studies Association Democratic Innovation Award (2016)
• UC Research Excellence Award (2021)

Prosser has led numerous high-impact projects including the evaluation of the Defence Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, national evaluation of Aged Care Home Care Programs, department response to Senate Inquiry on regional mental health access, and national mapping of social and economic disadvantage. His policy experience spans government, parliament, private-public sectors, and NGOs, making him uniquely positioned to design UNSW's Master of Public Leadership programs. Beyond academia, he actively mentors youth through his local Cub Scout group, demonstrating commitment to developing future Australian leaders.