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Anthony Puglisi
Public Policy · Economic Analysis · Data Analytics

Work

Public-sector roles for the Queensland Government — partnerships and policy, disaster-recovery grant assessment, and a series of state government financial assistance programs.

2026 — present
Current

Partnerships & Policy Officer

Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) · Brisbane

Supporting stakeholder partnerships and contributing to policy and program development across rural, regional, and industry financial assistance programs.

  • Build and maintain relationships with government, industry, and regional stakeholders
  • Contribute to policy development, program design, and reviews of financial assistance schemes
  • Prepare briefings, submissions, and guidance to support program delivery
2026

Assessment Officer (Disaster Recovery)

Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) · Brisbane

Assessed disaster-recovery grant applications and supported the administration of financial assistance programs for businesses and communities affected by natural disasters across Queensland.

  • Reviewed evidence and applied eligibility criteria across multiple disaster-grant programs
  • Assessed financial and operational impacts on applicant businesses and primary producers
  • Applied policy requirements in a high-volume administrative-decision setting
2023 — 2024

Assessment Officer (State Programs)

Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) · Brisbane

Worked across a series of Queensland government financial assistance schemes — assessing applications, reviewing evidence, and helping implement policy at scale.

  • Fisheries structural adjustment support — eligibility assessment and impact review
  • Household energy rebate program — high-volume application processing
  • Electric mobility (EV) rebate scheme — administrative decision-making and applicant support
  • Solar battery subsidy program — evidence review and policy implementation