Lucie Newsome

Dr. Lucie Newsome is a Senior Lecturer in the UNE Business School, specializing in management, economics, and gender equity research. She holds a PhD from the University of Queensland, alongside advanced qualifications in governance and public policy. Her work focuses on gender in agriculture, policy development, and workplace equity, with ongoing research into farm succession, women’s roles in agribusiness, and DEI initiatives.

Dr. Newsome’s research spans gendered experiences of work, agricultural policy, and regional economies. Her recent projects include studies on gender dynamics in family farm succession, paid parental leave policy evolution, and the challenges faced by female farmers in Australia. She has secured grants from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and UNE Foundation to support her work.

• Education: PhD (UQ), Master of Governance (UQ), Bachelor of Economic and Social Sciences (USYD)
• Key Research: Gender equity in agriculture, farm succession, agribusiness services, and policy analysis
• Awards: Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence (UQ)

Her publications explore topics such as gendered labor in agriculture, the historical development of parental leave policies, and the role of women in shaping rural economies. She actively contributes to policy debates through media engagements and consultancy, addressing issues like pay equity and regional workforce challenges.