Centre for Policy Futures

Dr Tim Seelig

Adjunct Associate Professor, Centre for Policy Futures
Former Director of Strategic Policy, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science & Innovation

Researcher biography

Tim has extensive experience in public policy systems and decision-making, including policy analysis, social and environmental advocacy, political processes and engagement, and the linking of research and analysis with policy.

Tim has worked in policy and related roles for three decades, and has delivered many university seminars and workshops, non-government forums and conference presentations on policy making and research-into-policy processes.  

From 2019-2026, Tim provided expert informed and independent strategic advice, policy analysis and support across a range of strategic policy issues for the  Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science & Innovation. Previously, this was directly to the Director-General, Deputy-DGs and other senior executives. The focus now is on policy coordination and coherence in policy articulation. 

After leaving UQ in 2008, Tim prioritised the preparation of major legislative and policy submissions to Parliamentary Committees and state and federal departmental Inquiries, detailed policy briefings, issues papers and strategy documents, media releases and news media commentary pieces, speeches and addresses at public meetings and parliamentary processes, and social media content.