Gideon Rozner
Gideon Rozner was the Director of Policy at the Institute of Public Affairs. Gideon came to the IPA because of a lifelong interest in personal and economic freedom.
Prior to joining the IPA, Gideon spent several years practicing as a lawyer at one of Australia’s largest commercial law firms, as well as several months as interim general counsel of an ASX-200 company. He has also served as an adviser to ministers in the Abbott and Turnbull Governments, advising on areas as diverse as electoral reform and northern Australian economic development. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne.
Gideon has been published in a number of outlets including The Australian, Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, The Age and The Spectator Australia, and has appeared on Sky News, 2GB, 3AW, ABC TV and Network Ten’s The Project.
22 May 2020
New Podcast Goes Inside Peter Ridd’s Fight For Freedom Of Speech On Climate Change
The Heretic: Inside Peter Ridd’s fight for freedom of speech on climate change is an insiders’ account of Peter Ridd’s ongoing legal battle with James Cook University. It tells the story of why Peter spoke out on the bad science surrounding climate change and the Great Barrier Reef, the extraordinary lengths that James Cook University went to silence him, and how
19 May 2020
“It Is Critical That State Borders Are Reopened Immediately”
A daily email by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs, providing the latest economic data and policy measures for journalists, commentators and IPA members. Daily IPA comment, attributable to Gideon Rozner, Director of Policy at the Institute of Public Affairs: “Now that states and territories are finally taking steps to end the lockdown, it is critical that
15 May 2020
“No Subsidy Or Welfare Payment Can Match The Dignity Of Work”
A daily email by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs, providing the latest economic data and policy measures for journalists, commentators and IPA members. A new nationally representative poll of 1,012 Australians released today, commissioned by free-market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs, with data collected by Dynata between 24-26 April, 2020, asked Australians to agree
15 May 2020
Poll: Unemployment The Focus Of Australians
A new nationally representative poll of 1,012 Australians commissioned by free-market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs, with data collected by Dynata between 24-26 April, 2020, asked Australians to agree or disagree with the statement ‘Reducing the unemployment caused by the lockdown will be the most important part of recovery’: 81% agree 7% disagree “These numbers are unambiguous. Four
11 May 2020
There Should Be A Staged Reopening Of Cafes And Restaurants In Victoria
A daily email by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs, providing the latest economic data and policy measures for journalists, commentators and IPA members. Daily IPA comment on the easing of Victorian restrictions, attributable to Gideon Rozner, Director of Policy at the Institute of Public Affairs: “As usual, Daniel Andrews says one thing around the national cabinet
8 May 2020
Begin To End The Lockdown
A daily email by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs, providing the latest economic data and policy measures for journalists, commentators and IPA members. Daily IPA comment on the roadmap for reopening Australia, attributable to Gideon Rozner, Director of Policy at the Institute of Public Affairs: “The roadmap to recovery from the Prime Minister Scott Morrison is
1 May 2020
“The DCHO Has Disqualified Herself”
A daily email by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs, providing the latest economic data and policy measures for journalists, commentators and IPA members. Daily IPA comment on Victorian DCHO Annaliese van Deiman, attributable to Gideon Rozner, Director of Policy at the Institute of Public Affairs: “The IPA supports freedom of speech for all Australians and no-one
1 May 2020
Nothing Like Exposing The Twits Of Danandrewstan
As I write this, coronavirus isolation measures are being eased in almost every state and territory in Australia. But in Victoria, Daniel Andrews is refusing to budge on his lockdown, citing ‘expert evidence’. And now, with a single tweet, we know exactly the kind of ‘expert’ Andrews is listening to, and it explains a lot. Dr Annaliese van Diemen, Victoria’s Deputy Chief
28 April 2020
“Daniel Andrews Is Putting The Interest Of Teachers’ Unions Before The People Of Victoria”
A new daily email by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs, providing the latest economic data and policy measures for journalists, commentators and IPA members. Daily IPA comment, attributable to Gideon Rozner, Director of Policy at the Institute of Public Affairs: “It is promising to see the NSW, QLD and WA government’s move to lift some of
27 April 2020
“This App Sets A Dangerous Precedent”
A new daily email by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs, providing the latest economic data and policy measures for journalists, commentators and IPA members. Daily IPA comment on the CovidSafe App, attributable to Gideon Rozner, Director of Policy at the Institute of Public Affairs: “This App sets a dangerous precedent. In effect, the Australian people have
