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Demographer, POLIS Centre for Social Policy Research, Australian National University

Dr Liz Allen is an award-winning demographer with quantitative and qualitative research expertise.

Liz is the author of the book The Future of Us (2020) which explores the sociodemographic future of Australia.

ANU Council, The Australian National University 2022-2024.
Social Policy Committee, National Foundation of Australian Women 2023-current.
Council Member, Australian Population Association 2016-18.
Vice President, Australian Population Association 2012-16.
Secretary, Australian Population Association 2008-12.

Experience

  • 2023–present
    Senior Lecturer, The Australian National University
  • 2019–2022
    Lecturer, The Australian National University
  • 2016–2019
    Postdoctoral Fellow, The Australian National University
  • 2015–2015
    Associate Lecturer, The Australian National University
  • 2013–2015
    Assistant Director (Data Strategy) , Commonwealth Department of Education and Training
  • 2013–2013
    Research and Data Manager, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
  • 2008–2013
    Research Assistant and Lecturer, The Australian National University
  • 2010–2010
    Demographer, Geoscience Australia
  • 2007–2009
    Data Analyst, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
  • 2006–2007
    Population Analyst , Australian Bureau of Statistics

Education

  •  
    Macquarie University, Bachelor of Social Science (Population Studies)
  •  
    Australian National University, Master of Social Research (Methods)
  •  
    Australian National University, PhD (Demography)

Research Areas

  • Demography (1603)
  • Family And Household Studies (160301)
  • Epidemiology (111706)