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Education
Ph.D. Economics, Australian National University, Australia
Master of Economics, Australian National University, Australia
Bachelor of Agricultural Economics (First Class Honours), University of New England
Additional Information
Paul Paterson, Vice President, joined CRA from NECG and has significant commercial and government experience in industry research, corporate strategies, and policy development, as well as senior executive experience in the telecommunications industry. Prior to joining NECG, Dr Paterson was with Telstra Corporation Ltd, where as Director, Regulatory, he held one of Australia’s most influential regulatory positions. In this role, he managed all regulatory proceedings on behalf of Telstra, and was a key industry player in establishing and implementing the current competition regulatory framework for telecommunications in Australia. As a founding member and convener of the Regulated Industries Forum since 2003, Dr Paterson also has extensive insight into regulatory issues in the utilities and transport sectors. Prior to his appointment as Director Regulatory, Telstra, Dr Paterson was the Group Manager Competition, Regulatory and External Affairs, Telstra. He is on the Board of the Australian Communications Industry Forum and has authored numerous economic reports and publications since 1978. | 