David Bartlett
Senior Adviser
I am passionate about data-driven public policy that improves the lives of Australians. I am convinced that a new mode of co-creation of public policy that blurs the boundaries of government agencies to include industry and community meaningfully - a kind of ‘wikigovernment’ - can and must underpin social and economic renewal across the nation.
David Bartlett was the 43rd Premier of Tasmania from 2008 until 2011. During his Parliamentary career he also held the portfolios of Minister for Education & Skills, Minister for Innovation, Science & Technology and Attorney General. David’s time in politics was characterised by bold reforms designed to address Tasmania’s poor educational outcomes, the roll out of high speed telecommunications, some of Australia’s most innovative social inclusion policy and the transformation of Tasmania’s traditional agribusiness sectors through the states ‘foodbowl’ strategy.
Prior to politics David had an extensive career in the IT and telecommunications sectors in roles such as Chief Information Officer and Industry Development Specialist. Post politics David is passionate about sharing his experience in public policy particularly in the areas of education, skills for the future, innovation and social inclusion.
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David brings a depth of experience across the education and skills, innovation, science and technology, social inclusion, and digital and creative industries.
Education / accreditation / board membership
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Bachelor of Science (Maths & Computer Science), University of Tasmania
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Graduate Diploma of Business (Professional Management), University of Tasmania
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David is Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and an Honorary Member of the Australian Computer Society
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Amongst other directorships, David is most excited about being the Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Australian high-growth technology company Asdeq Labs.
Past employment
Premier, Tasmania
Deputy Premier, Tasmania
Attorney General, Minister for Justice
Minister for Innovation, Science & Technology
Minister for Workplace Relations & Planning
Minister for Education & Skills
Member for Denison
Senior Private Secretary to the Treasurer of Tasmania
General Manager, Innovation Science & Technology, Department of State Development
Chief Information Officer, Department of Health and Human Services
Deputy Director Information Technology, Department of Education
National Manager – Desktop Solutions, Telstra
Manager, Standard Operating Environment, Telstra
Interests
Since leaving politics I am passionate about weekends off with my wife Larissa and two children Hudson (8) and Matilda (6 going on 16!). Most weekends you will find us somewhere on the pristine waterways, beaches or lakes of our home state, fishing rod in one hand, the other holding the hands of Hudson or Matilda.
Recent project team members
Mark Burford
Principal
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Zac Ashkanasy
Principal
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Leanne Wallace
Principal
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy