About Annette
I am a Lecturer in the School of Accountancy at QUT and a chartered accountant.  I hold a Bachelor of Business degree from the University of New England, a Master of Commerce from QUT and a doctorate from the University of Warwick.
My research focuses on the political problems of public accountability and governance. I’m looking for ways to improve how government and politicians respond, manage and govern the financial, social and environmental problems that take over political discourses, such as climate change, refugees or fraud and corruption.  These are interdisciplinary challenges and so my research crosses accounting, politics, governance and risk management.   Current research projects I’m involved in include: Improving governance, integrity and financial accountability in local government (Colin Brain Fellowship), and promoting transparency in government spending decisions of public/private partnership initiatives.  I believe it’s important for academics to maintain close links with government and industry and so I’ve also undertaken secondments such as to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (Canberra) and am an external member of a local government audit and risk committee.

Prior to joining QUT as a lecturer I taught at the London School of Economics (LSE)  in the department of Accounting.  I started my accounting career as a tax undergraduate at a professional services firm and then joined the graduate programme of a large ASX-listed building materials company.
Awards

• Colin Brain Governance Fellow 2019-2020
• QUT Vice Chancellor’s Performance Award, 2013
• London School of Economics: Departmental Class Teaching Prize winner, 2009
• London School of Economics Teaching Excellence Award Finalist,  2009