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Author's note
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I’ve had the privilege of writing for The Conversation for four years now. I remember very clearly the morning I first received an invitation to contribute – in that case, about a refugee matter before the High Court. Could I send my draft in by midday that day? For someone used to months-away deadlines, I felt a mix of panic and excitement. After publication, I watched in amazement as the audience for my report grew and very quickly surpassed the total number of readers of all articles I had published in academic journals. In the years since, my articles for The Conversation have attracted almost 4,000 comments from readers (not all complimentary!).
I contribute to The Conversation because it enables me, as a publicly-funded researcher, to engage in public discussion in my fields of research. This adds an entirely new dimension to my engagement with academic audiences through traditional publication and gives me feedback I would never otherwise receive. I also think that the challenge of translating research outcomes into short, accessible articles has made me a better communicator and more aware of the interests of different audiences.
The Conversation has quickly established itself as an essential read for people who demand evidence-based reporting and commentary. I hope you will support The Conversation with a donation. It is a truly distinctive media model, and I’m proud to play a small role in it.
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