Ben Saxton

Assistant Director, Climate Policy at Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Ben Saxton is an experienced professional in climate policy and decarbonization, currently serving as Assistant Director for Climate Policy at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry since March 2024, focusing on the decarbonization of the Agriculture and Land sectors. Prior to this role, Ben held various positions at Nous Group from February 2021 to January 2024, managing projects with government clients aimed at achieving Net Zero goals. Experience at the Clean Energy Regulator involved economic analysis related to carbon emission reduction schemes. Ben also held multiple roles during time at The Australian National University, including Senior Student Ambassador and Research Assistant. Additional experience includes a summer internship with the Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development and Communications and a vacationer role at KPMG Australia. Ben holds a Double Degree in Actuarial Studies and Economics from The Australian National University, obtained between 2016 and 2020.

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