Professor Greg Marston
Professor

Greg Marston

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Background

I am Director of Centre for Policy Futures. My research interests cover work and employment, poverty and economic security and the social dimensions of climate change. I am a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, and was a member of the ARC College of Experts from 2014-2016.

Availability

Professor Greg Marston is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Social policy and the welfare state

    My research program addresses poverty and unemployment, climate justice, economic security, and the impact of emerging technologies on work, driving meaningful change and fostering a more equitable society.

Research impacts

My research program has championed social justice and equity through extensive research wit leading community organisatons and governments, focusing on housing, homelessness and social security policy. I am dedicated to amplifying the voices of ordinary Australians in public deates on critical social isues. My research, with colleagues, on compulsory income management policies in Australia contributed to the decision by the federal government in 2022 to stop ongoing Cashless Debit Card trials in Australia.

With experience in senior roles at UQ and in research focused capacity building roles at RMIT and QUT, I have an in-depth understanding of Australia's social science research landscape. I recognise the transformative power of genuine partnerships with governments, businesses, citizens, and civil society groups. I am committed to driving the promotion of evidence-informed social policies that create meaningful and lasting impact.

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173 works between 2000 and 2025
All (173) Journal Article (92) Book Chapter (26) Conference Publication (15) Book (8) Other Outputs (31) Edited Outputs (1)

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2019

Book Chapter

Social policy

Marston, Greg and Staines, Zoe (2019). Social policy. Australian politics and policy. (pp. 687-706) edited by Peter Chen, Nicholas Barry, John Butcher, David Clune, Ian Cook, Adele Garnier, Yvonne Haigh, Sara C. Motta and Marija Taflaga. Sydney, Australia: Sydney University Press. doi: 10.30722/sup.9781743326671

Social policy

2019

Book Chapter

Basic income in Australia: implementation challenges

Marston, Greg (2019). Basic income in Australia: implementation challenges. Implementing a Basic Income in Australia: Pathways Forward. (pp. 23-43) edited by Elise Klein, Jennifer Mays and Tim Dunlop. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-14378-7_2

Basic income in Australia: implementation challenges

2019

Book Chapter

Social policy

Marston, Greg and Staines, Zoe (2019). Social policy. Australian politics and policy. (pp. 547-559) edited by Chen, Peter, Barry, Nicholas, Butcher, John, Clune, David, Cook, Ian, Garnier, Adele, Haigh, Yvonne, Motta, Sara and Taflaga, Marija. Sydney, NSW Australia: Sydney University Press.

Social policy

2019

Conference Publication

Identifying as a gig-worker: Intersectionality and ontological security among Uber drivers in Brisbane, Australia

Holtum, P. J. and Marston, G. (2019). Identifying as a gig-worker: Intersectionality and ontological security among Uber drivers in Brisbane, Australia. Reshaping Work 2019, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 24-25 October 2019.

Identifying as a gig-worker: Intersectionality and ontological security among Uber drivers in Brisbane, Australia

2019

Book Chapter

Using Interpretive Policy Analysis To Uncover Meanings About Disability Employment and Income Policy Regarding Young Adults and Education–Employment Pathways

Stafford, Lisa and Marston, Greg (2019). Using Interpretive Policy Analysis To Uncover Meanings About Disability Employment and Income Policy Regarding Young Adults and Education–Employment Pathways. SAGE Research Methods Cases. (pp. 1-17) London, United Kingdom: SAGE Publications. doi: 10.4135/9781526486080

Using Interpretive Policy Analysis To Uncover Meanings About Disability Employment and Income Policy Regarding Young Adults and Education–Employment Pathways

2019

Conference Publication

'Identifying as a 'gig-worker': Identity work and the dark side of flexibility for Uber drivers

Holtum, P.J and Marston, G. (2019). 'Identifying as a 'gig-worker': Identity work and the dark side of flexibility for Uber drivers. Automation, Ethics, and Society Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21 November 2019.

'Identifying as a 'gig-worker': Identity work and the dark side of flexibility for Uber drivers

2019

Conference Publication

The dark side of flexibility: The case of Uber drivers

Holtum, P.J and Marston, G. (2019). The dark side of flexibility: The case of Uber drivers. TASA, Paramatta, NSW, Australia, 25-28 November 2019.

The dark side of flexibility: The case of Uber drivers

2018

Journal Article

The relationship between governance networks and social networks: progress, problems and prospects

Ramia, Gaby, Patulny, Roger, Marston, Greg and Cassells, Kyla (2018). The relationship between governance networks and social networks: progress, problems and prospects. Political Studies Review, 16 (4), 331-341. doi: 10.1177/1478929917713952

The relationship between governance networks and social networks: progress, problems and prospects

2018

Conference Publication

Work, Insecurity and the ‘Gig Economy’: policy and political considerations

Marston, Greg and Holtum, P. J. (2018). Work, Insecurity and the ‘Gig Economy’: policy and political considerations. Inequalities and the Gig Economy: Gender and Generational Challenges, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 29-30 November 2018.

Work, Insecurity and the ‘Gig Economy’: policy and political considerations

2017

Journal Article

Role of Relational Case Management in Transitioning from Poverty

Davidson, Danielle, Marston, Greg, Mays, Jennifer and Johnson-Abdelmalik, Jeffery (2017). Role of Relational Case Management in Transitioning from Poverty. Australian Social Work, 71 (1), 58-70. doi: 10.1080/0312407X.2017.1376102

Role of Relational Case Management in Transitioning from Poverty

2017

Journal Article

Why one size fits all approach to transition in Disability Employment Services hinders employability of young people with physical and neurological disabilities in Australia

Stafford, Lisa, Marston, Gregory, Chamorro-Koc, Marianella, Beatson, Amanda and Drennan, Judy (2017). Why one size fits all approach to transition in Disability Employment Services hinders employability of young people with physical and neurological disabilities in Australia. Journal of Industrial Relations, 59 (5), 631-651. doi: 10.1177/0022185617723379

Why one size fits all approach to transition in Disability Employment Services hinders employability of young people with physical and neurological disabilities in Australia

2017

Journal Article

The role of human emotion in decisions about credit: policy and practice considerations

Marston, Greg, Banks, Marcus and Zhang, Juan (2017). The role of human emotion in decisions about credit: policy and practice considerations. Critical Policy Studies, 12 (4), 1-20. doi: 10.1080/19460171.2017.1323655

The role of human emotion in decisions about credit: policy and practice considerations

2017

Book Chapter

Community recovery

Lonne, Bob, McColl, Graeme and Marston, Greg (2017). Community recovery. Disaster health management: a primer for students and practitioners. (pp. 229-242) edited by Gerry FitzGerald, Mike Tarrant, Peter Aitken and Marie Fredriksen. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.

Community recovery

2016

Journal Article

Introduction for Special Issue on Income Management:

Mendes, Philip, Marston, Greg and Katz, Ilan (2016). Introduction for Special Issue on Income Management:. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 51 (4), 393-397. doi: 10.1002/j.1839-4655.2016.tb01239.x

Introduction for Special Issue on Income Management:

2016

Journal Article

Tensions and contradictions in Australian social policy reform: compulsory income management and the national disability insurance scheme

Marston, Greg, Cowling, Sally and Bielefeld, Shelley (2016). Tensions and contradictions in Australian social policy reform: compulsory income management and the national disability insurance scheme. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 51 (4), 399-417. doi: 10.1002/j.1839-4655.2016.tb01240.x

Tensions and contradictions in Australian social policy reform: compulsory income management and the national disability insurance scheme

2016

Journal Article

Field placement and the impact of financial stress on social work and human service students

Johnstone, Eleesa, Brough, Mark, Crane, Phil, Marston, Greg and Correa-Velez, Ignacio (2016). Field placement and the impact of financial stress on social work and human service students. Australian Social Work, 69 (4), 481-494. doi: 10.1080/0312407X.2016.1181769

Field placement and the impact of financial stress on social work and human service students

2016

Journal Article

Reimagining equity and egalitarianism: The basic income debate in Australia

Mays, Jennifer and Marston, Greg (2016). Reimagining equity and egalitarianism: The basic income debate in Australia. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 43 (3) 3, 9-25.

Reimagining equity and egalitarianism: The basic income debate in Australia

2016

Journal Article

Enhancing the social dimension of development: interconnecting the Capability Approach and applied knowledge of social workers

Davidson, Danielle, King, Julie and Marston, Gregory (2016). Enhancing the social dimension of development: interconnecting the Capability Approach and applied knowledge of social workers. International Social Work, 61 (4), 600-612. doi: 10.1177/0020872816651703

Enhancing the social dimension of development: interconnecting the Capability Approach and applied knowledge of social workers

2016

Journal Article

Supportive housing: justifiable paternalism?

Parsell, Cameron and Marston, Greg (2016). Supportive housing: justifiable paternalism?. Housing, Theory and Society, 33 (2), 1-22. doi: 10.1080/14036096.2015.1135188

Supportive housing: justifiable paternalism?

2016

Journal Article

Human agency and social work research: a systematic search and synthesis of social work literature

Parsell, Cameron, Eggins, Elizabeth and Marston, Greg (2016). Human agency and social work research: a systematic search and synthesis of social work literature. British Journal of Social Work, 47 (1), 238-255. doi: 10.1093/bjsw/bcv145

Human agency and social work research: a systematic search and synthesis of social work literature

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    The Forgotten Children, Ten Years On (ARC Linkage Project administered by The University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Activating employment futures through work integration social enterprise (ARC Linkage Project administered by The University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Policy pathways to advance Australia's biomethane sector: learning policy lessons from international jurisdictions
    Future Fuels CRC Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Building a resilient and sustainable workforce for the future
    Anglicare Southern Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    The COVID-19 Tenant/Resident Support and Analysis Project
    Tenants QLD
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    A Just Climate Transition (ARC Linkage Project administered by The University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2023
    Conditional Welfare: A Comparative Case Study of Income Management Policies
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Who You Know or Where You Go? The Role of Formal and Informal Networks in Finding Employment and Maintaining Wellbeing (ARC Linkage Project administered by the University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2022
    Seamless journeys to work for young adults with physical disabilities
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Connecting social policy and urban planning for a low carbon future
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Understanding student attrition in the social and behavioural sciences
    UQ Teaching Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    The high cost of financial insecurity: exploring the role of the 'fringe economy' in the lives of low-income people
    UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards - DVC(R) Funding
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    150 Low Income Australians: A Group Biography over Time (ARC Linkage Grant administered by the University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Disability, Welfare and Work
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Assesing the Impact of the Commonwealth Welfare to Work Policy Framework in Queensland
    Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Risky Business: Understanding Social Security Benefit Fraud
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    The Role Of The Front Line In Welfare To Work
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Long-term unemployment, the informal economy and welfare fraud
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Exploring the Connections Between Work, Welfare and Employment Services
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Greg Marston is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Tourism Frontliners in the Philippines¿ Last Frontier: A Critical Study on the Lived Experiences of Informal Workers in Palawan

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    How Gig Economy Workers Cope With Job Ambiguity

    Principal Advisor

Completed supervision

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