Laura Salt
First Nations Fellow
Biography
Publications
Laura is a proud Ngemba women who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of New England. A career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Laura has occupied a range of policy roles within the department in Canberra, including on Taiwan, counter-terrorism, and development assistance. Laura most recently served as the Deputy Director (equivalent to a Second Secretary) at the Australian Office in Taipei.
Laura is on secondment from DFAT as the Lowy Institute First Nations Fellow. Views and opinions expressed during this fellowship are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian government.
How First Nations knowledge makes foreign policy stronger
Approaches to climate action, fisheries management, intellectual property, human rights, and cultural heritage repatriation is stronger for a First Nations’ perspective.
First Nations diplomacy: A foreign policy approach that benefits all
First Nations participation and leading on international engagement should be considered for its substantive contribution, not relegated to ceremony.
The Translator: What is "strategic infrastructure"?
Building lines of influence in the Pacific.
