PhD scholar researching renewable electricity policy and the implications of its overseas practice for Australia (Fenner School of Environment and Society, College of Medicine, Biology and the Environment).

Professional Background

Greg holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Newcastle and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Tasmania.

In 2005 and 2006 he was a research assistant to Greens senator Christine Milne. Between 1990 and 1994 he worked for the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service. He has also been the national finance manager of The Wilderness Society and the Australian Greens.

Greg is currently a PhD student at the Australian National University where he is researching the implications of the overseas use of renewable electricity stimulatory mechanisms for Australia. He is focusing on the design and use of renewable portfolio standards (like Australia’s Mandatory Renewable Energy Target), feed-in tariffs and transmission charging policy.

Research and Teaching Interests

Renewable electricity, international renewable electricity policy, the politics of climate change.

Notable Publications

Buckman, G and Diesendorf, M (2009). The Future of Renewable Electricity in Australia, submitted to the Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics.

Buckman, G (2008). Tasmania’s Wilderness Battles: A History, Allen and Unwin, Sydney.

Milne, C and Buckman, G (2007). Re-Energising Australia, Senator Christine Milne, Hobart.

Buckman, G (2005). Global Trade: Past Mistakes, Future Choices, Zed Books, London.

Buckman, G (2004). Globalization: Tame It or Scrap It?, Zed Books, London.