McKell Institute Victoria / Tasmania

The McKell Institute is a progressive research institute dedicated to providing practical and innovative solutions to contemporary policy challenges.

Meet Our Executive Director

Rebecca Thistleton

Rebecca has worked as a senior adviser in policy and media for the Andrews Government, working in the Premier’s Office and managing media for the Victorian Treasurer and Minister for Planning.

She was previously Director, Policy and Communications for Cladding Safety Victoria.

A former Fairfax journalist, Rebecca started her career in community papers and wrote for the Australian Financial Review.

Rebecca’s experience has built her strong background across a number of policy areas, including planning, infrastructure, housing affordability, development and public transport.

 

Our Other Directors

Kelvyn Lavelle

Chair - Victorian Advisory Board

Amanda Threlfall

Director - Victorian Advisory Board

Michael Cooney

Director - Victorian Advisory Board

Research & Analysis

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February 2026
// AUS, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA
reports
Funding Fairer Housing
A levy on unproductive land worth over $20m could deliver a 10 per cent stamp...
October 2025
// AUS, VIC
reports
Unchecked
Strengthening safety measures for Victorian rental properties.
July 2025
// TAS
reports
Driving Tasmania’s Future
Tasmania needs is a serious long-term vision to guide future public transport planning and development,...

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