Professor John Howe

Professor John Howe

Director, Melbourne School of Government, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne

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Politics & Society

Mapping wage theft with data science

Wage theft is almost ‘normal’ in some industries, but hard to detect. Predictive algorithms can help regulators and give workers an edge

Politics & Society

How social procurement can revive Victoria’s economy

The Victorian Government’s Social Procurement Framework can help stimulate the local economy and combat the harsh socio-economic effects of COVID-19

Business & Economics

Working hard to make work fairer

A proactive model helps the Fair Work Ombudsman track down unscrupulous employers who exploit or underpay their workers

Politics & Society

What does strong political leadership in Australia look like?

The new McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership aims to recognise political leaders who have driven positive change and encouraged a national discussion about the role of leadership