Peter Fairbrother

Professor Peter Fairbrother is an Honorary Professor in the Department of Management at RMIT University. His research focuses on regional development, labour markets, disaster management, and global political economy. He has collaborated extensively with organizations like the Regional Australia Institute and International Labour Organisation. Key areas of expertise include regional job transitions, gender dynamics in disaster preparedness, and the role of training in economic shifts.

Teaching interests include global political economy, global trade unionism, and sector restructuring in industries like steel and public services. He has supervised projects on disability support workforce barriers and bushfire decision-making in couples.

Professor Fairbrother’s work often intersects policy analysis and community engagement, addressing challenges in regional resilience, workforce development, and sustainable economic practices. Notable contributions include studies on circular economy housing, regional skills shortages, and the impacts of natural disasters on communities.