A Greater Australia: Population, policies and governance - CEDA

5.1The future of population policyGlenn WithersGlenn Withers has recently returned to his position as Professor of Public Policy, Crawford School, AustralianNational University. Previously he was Chief Executive Officer of Universities Australia, the peak council for theuniversities of Australia. He has published numerous books and articles on economics and public policy.Professor Withers has also held major positions in government including as Head of the Economic Planningand Advisory Commission reporting to the Prime Minister and as Chair of the National Population Council. Hehas chaired national public inquiries into population, infrastructure and immigration and was Chair of theMigrant Skills and Qualifications Board. Professor Withers has also been adviser to major Australian businessesand business groups, such as the Business Council of Australia, to international bodies such as the OECD and World Bank and tooverseas governments. He is a Harvard graduate, has taught on the Faculties of Harvard and Cambridge, and was made an Officer inthe Order of Australia for development of the Australian immigration points system.A Greater Australia: Population, Policies and Governance224