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Mathew Kerwin is a Lowy Institute First Nations Fellow. He is a proud Worimi Nation man of the Forster–Tuncurry region, New South Wales, and a descendant of the great Lester (Charlie) Leon (Opens in new window), son of Dr Dale Kerwin (Opens in new window).
Mathew holds a Master of Pacific Development from the Australian National University, a Master of International Business from the University of Canberra, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Diplomacy and International Organisations from the European Academy of Diplomacy.
He is a third‑generation public servant with more than 18 years of experience spanning Pacific aid development and health, foreign and trade policy, programming and project management. Mathew has been recognised for his commitment to good governance, innovation, equality, community volunteering and development opportunity through multiple work performance awards and academic medals, including Golden Key International Honour Society membership.
Mathew is on secondment from the Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Views and opinions expressed during this fellowship are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian government.
First Nations, trade, development, and climate issues
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