
Canberra
Dr Benjamin Walters is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Democracy & Accountability Program.
He has a research background in moral philosophy and political theory, with a particular focus on theories of free speech, culture war, toleration and justice. Prior to joining the Australia Institute, he worked as a sessional academic and a research project manager. His book – The Future of Free Speech – was published in 2023 by Palgrave Macmillan. Benjamin holds a PhD in Philosophy from Deakin University.
Latest Research
Securing transparency and diversity in political finance
Reducing the influence of money in politics
Submission: An independent ABC for a strong democracy
Submission to review of options to support the national broadcasters' independence