My most recent projects have included A History of Canberra: with a focus on the intersection of government, community and environmental themes, and biographical studies of prominent figures in formative stages of the Australian public service and university sector. A common theme though much of my current work is an exploration of Australian international engagement, and the role of the concept of ‘the international’ in Australian political culture through the twentieth century. In the longer term, I hope to return to work on the environmental history of southern New South Wales, with a particular focus on the coastal region.
