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Dr Michael de Percy FRSA FCILT MRSN @FlaneuPolitiq is an Adjunct Associate Professor with the School of Government at the University of Canberra. Michael publishes The Political Flaneur (ISSN 2652-8851), a news and political commentary website.
Michael is the Canberra Press Gallery Correspondent[1] for The Spectator Australia. He is an Australian academic, political scientist, journalist, editor, and political commentator. He is also an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the Federation University in Australia.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, and a Member of the Royal Society of New South Wales. He was appointed as the Editor of the Gallipoli Memorial Club's Gallipoli Gazette on 21 January 2026. De Percy was previously Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy. He was appointed to the Australian Research Council's College of Experts on 1 January 2022 and served until 31 December 2025.[34]
He is a graduate of the Royal Military College, Duntroon where he received the Brigadier W.J. Urquhart Prize as the top Artillery graduate and served as an army officer before becoming an academic.
Michael has a PhD in Political Science (Australian National University), a Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) (University of Canberra), and a Bachelor of Arts (Deakin University). He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT), and a Member of the Royal Society of NSW (MRSN).
Michael’s research explores comparative politics, historical institutionalism, government-business relations, and policy in transport, telecommunications, energy, and leadership. His recent works include Australia in the Atomic Age (Melbourne University Press, 2024), COVID-19 and Foreign Aid (Routledge, 2023, with Viktor Jakupec and Max Kelly), and Road Pricing and Provision (ANU Press, 2018, with John Wanna). His articles appear in journals such as Policy Studies, Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, and Australian Journal of Social Issues.
His expert commentary has been published in The Australian, Lowy Institute's The Interpreter, ABC's The Drum, The Canberra Times, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, Crikey, The Spectator Australia, The Jewish Journal, and The Conversation. Michael’s blog The Poltitical Flâneur (ISSN 2652-8851) and podcast on his research, teaching and community engagement activities are available at www.politicalscience.com.au and you can connect with him on LinkedIn, X (twitter), Facebook, Muck Rack, and IMDB.
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Connecting the Nation: An historical institutionalist explanation for divergent communications technology outcomes in Canada and Australia, Australian National University
Award Date: 19 Jul 2013
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
Award Date: 19 Dec 2006
Diploma of Government Financial Management, Australian Army
Award Date: 31 Dec 2004
Bachelor, Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Award Date: 16 Dec 2004
Graduate Certificate in Management, University of South Australia
Award Date: 1 Sept 2003
Bachelor, Bachelor of Arts, Deakin University
Award Date: 11 May 2000
Certificate in Vocational Instruction, Australian Army
Award Date: 14 Dec 1993
Associate Diploma in Personnel Administration, Royal Military College, Duntroon
Award Date: 14 Dec 1993
Certificate in Warehousing, Ithaca College of TAFE
Award Date: 12 Apr 1989
External positions
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy
1 Jan 2025 → …
Chairman ACT & Southern NSW Chapter, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia
4 Dec 2023 → …
National Council Member, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia
4 Dec 2023 → …
National Education Committee Member, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia
4 Dec 2023 → …
Committee Member, Southern Highlands Branch, Royal Society of NSW
16 Nov 2023 → …
Representative, RSL NSW, Yass Sub-branch, Gunning Chapter
14 Mar 2022 → …
National Vice Chairman, TelSoc (Telecommunications Association)
1 Jan 2022 → 31 Dec 2024
Board Member, TelSoc (Telecommunications Association)
1 Jan 2021 → …
Public Policy Editor, Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy
2 Oct 2019 → 31 Dec 2024
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Research and analysis of proposed and alternative transport solutions for Canberra
de Percy, M. (CI)
16/05/23 → 16/12/23
Project: Research
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SWT: Syrian Women in Transition
BATAINAH, H. (CI), de Percy, M. (CoI) & LEAHY, P. (CoI)
1/02/18 → 30/06/19
Project: Other
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Albo and Dutton debate was a complete farce
de Percy, M., 8 Apr 2025, The Spectator Australia, p. 1-2 2 p.Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Bulletin › Featured article
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Albo isn’t winning, but the Coalition is losing
de Percy, M., 12 Apr 2025, The Spectator Australia, p. 1-2 2 p.Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Bulletin › Featured article
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Albo is officially on the ropes after knocking himself out
de Percy, M., 25 Feb 2025, The Spectator Australia, p. 1-3 3 p.Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Bulletin › Featured article
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Albo wants to tax ‘future you’
de Percy, M., 24 Apr 2025, The Spectator Australia, p. 1-3 3 p.Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Bulletin › Featured article
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Albo’s ‘Blight on the Hill’ is blinding the MSM
de Percy, M., 15 Apr 2025, The Spectator Australia, p. 1-3 3 p.Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Bulletin › Featured article
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Can the green energy dream power Australia's future industries?
de Percy, M. (Speaker)
6 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Australia’s Nuclear Future: Plan B for our energy needs
de Percy, M. (Speaker)
11 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy (External organisation)
de Percy, M. (Chair)
1 Jan 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Australia’s Nuclear Future: Plan B for our energy needs
de Percy, M. (Speaker)
5 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Bhutan: It's a dog's life
de Percy, M. (Speaker)
2 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk