Ryan Gormly

An economist and policy advisor specialising in water, and the energy transition, with a deep knowledge of Australia’s policy, regulation, markets, pricing, institutions and governance, and reform. Key strengths include an ability to critically analyse complex problems, develop solutions, and provide high-quality, outcomes focused advice. Leads consulting teams to deliver a diverse range of projects across Australia and internationally and provides strategic advice to decision makers and leads consultation processes. Has delivered a wide range of projects and programs in consulting and government across water, energy transition, the environment, agriculture, waste and recycling, regional development, and indigenous affairs. His consulting and previous work is well published.

Recently, has led work on fuel efficiency standards regulation, basin water planning, water markets, irrigation pricing reform, socio-economic impact analysis, reforms to water access and supply security, business cases for prospective institutional reforms, and regulatory design. Has held roles in the Commonwealth Government, delivering projects and programs, and in State Government, developing and implementing primary industries and environmental policy in Victoria, and in local government, developing and implementing environmental programs.