Michael de Percy

Dr. Michael de Percy is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Canberra's School of Government, Canberra Press Gallery Correspondent for The Spectator Australia, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy. He serves on the Australian Research Council’s College of Experts and chairs the ACT & Southern NSW Chapter of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia.

• PhD in Political Science (Australian National University)
• Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) (University of Canberra)
• Bachelor of Arts (Deakin University)

His research focuses on comparative politics, historical institutionalism, and policy analysis in transport, telecommunications, and energy. Recent publications include Australia in the Atomic Age (Melbourne University Press, 2024) and COVID-19 and Foreign Aid (Routledge, 2023). He contributes expert commentary to The Australian, Lowy Institute, and The Conversation.

Dr. de Percy's 15 most recent articles address urgent issues like:

• Taxation policy and housing affordability
• Energy transition challenges
• Political leadership failures
• Media bias and constitutional monarchy
• Green policy critiques

His accolades include:

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)
• Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT)
• Member of the Royal Society of NSW (MRSN)
• Brigadier Urquhart Trophy (Royal Australian Artillery Prize)

Dr. de Percy is currently involved in transport policy research and serves on multiple academic and professional committees. His blog The Political Flâneur and podcast provide regular commentary on Australian politics and policy.