Ben Martin Hobbs

Ben Martin Hobbs currently serves as the Policy Insights and Engagement Manager at the Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria) since May 2023. With extensive experience in research and policy, Ben has held prominent roles such as Senior Research and Policy Officer at the Consumer Policy Research Centre since December 2016, and previously as a Research and Policy Advocate at the Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre from November 2015 to December 2016. Ben's professional background includes positions at The University of Melbourne as an Intern in Chancellery Operations, Andrews Group Pty Ltd as a Research Assistant, Goodstart Early Learning as a Policy Intern, and Amnesty International Australia as a member of the Urgent Actions Team. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in History and a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Management, both from the University of Melbourne.