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Genevieve Heard

Genevieve Heard

Biography

Genevieve Heard completed her PhD in Sociology in 2007 through CPUR and now works as a research fellow in the centre. She worked in the demography section of the Australian Bureau of Statistics for several years before returning to study. Genevieve graduated with first class Honours in Sociology from the University of Tasmania in 2000.

Research

Genevieve's doctoral research concerned the evolution of the national debate over low fertility. Her thesis assesses the direction of this debate and of policy responses to low fertility against current theories and against statistical realities.

Genevieve brings to CPUR considerable experience in working with fertility data (the ABS births collection in particular) and a thorough knowledge of the theoretical and policy debates surrounding the issue of low fertility in Australia. Other research interests include trends in partnering. Her skills in data analysis and commentary are applicable to a broad range of projects undertaken within the Centre.

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Conference Presentations

Media commentary

Research Consultancies

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