
Timeline
About me
Biodiversity policy | Community resilience | Disaster risk reduction
Education

St aidan's anglican girls' school
-Activities and Societies: Interact Club (Vice-President), Volleyball, Chorale Achievements are as follows: - Vice-President of Interact Student Club - School Dux of Modern History - Academic Excellence Award - Winner of Queensland History Association Multi-Modal Competition
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Qut (queensland university of technology)
2021 - 2021Graduate diploma in legal practice.webp)
Qut (queensland university of technology)
2014 - 2019Bachelor of law (honours)/bachelor of businessMajored in Economics. Specialist subjects include the ethics of war, public international law, human rights law and international economics.

The university of queensland
2021 - 2023Master's degree development economics, public policy economicsSpecialist subjects: politics of development, policy dynamics, international crisis management, game theory, cost-benefit analysis and project evaluation. Key research papers: - the continuing significance of colonialism on contemporary development; - the feasibility of Buen Vivir (Origin: from Latin American, sumak kawsay) as an alternative development pathway; - how institutions, integration and diversification have shaped development in the Republic of Chile and the… Show more Specialist subjects: politics of development, policy dynamics, international crisis management, game theory, cost-benefit analysis and project evaluation. Key research papers: - the continuing significance of colonialism on contemporary development; - the feasibility of Buen Vivir (Origin: from Latin American, sumak kawsay) as an alternative development pathway; - how institutions, integration and diversification have shaped development in the Republic of Chile and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela; - how policymaking under crisis conditions can be a 'window of opportunity' or a 'break-in'; and - the wisdom of traditional knowledge and why it is essential to disaster resilience practice and policy. Show less

Universitetet i oslo
2022 - 2022Study abroad program uq economicsI lived in Oslo, Norway and undertook a six-month exchange program whereby I studied international trade, public economics and the history of economic inequality.

Maastricht university
2019 - 2019Study abroad program global environmental law and policyAs part of the AIM Overseas exchange program, I studied global environmental law and policy and visited key organisations such as the International Court of Justice and the European Commission.

University of gothenburg
2017 - 2017Study abroad program qut economicsActivities and Societies: School of Business, Economics and Law Student Union I lived in Gothenburg, Sweden and completed a semester of courses including the Swedish Model on gender and family Policy, and environmental economics.
Experience

Civilpro pty ltd
Jan 2014 - Dec 2018Directors assistant
Myer
Jul 2016 - Jun 2017Sales assistant
Qut business school
Jan 2017 - Jul 2017Student learning advisor
Federal court of australia
Feb 2019 - Feb 2020Project officer - international programsI organised and implemented court development programs across the Pacific Islands as part of the Pacific Judicial Strengthening Initiative. My highlights include: Regional Efficiency and Court Data Management Workshop (Port Vila, Vanuatu - Oct 2019) - I co-coordinated 53 delegates from 15 Pacific Island nations to attend a workshop targeting capacity-building of data management within court systems. Gender and Family Violence Workshop (Koror, Palau/Remote - Nov 2018) - this workshop provided Judges, lawyers and court staff with training in gender-based and family violence and perpetrator accountability, and how to ensure victim-focused court experiences. Access to Justice and Community Awareness Raising Project (Kiribati/Remote - Dec 2019) - this project raised awareness of the roles and relationships of customary law within remote communities and the importance of legal empowerment and access to justice. University of South Pacific School of Law Marketing Brochure (Remote - 2019) - I worked with court personnel from the Pacific to develop and promote higher learning across the Pacific Islands.Other work included aiding and progressing Learning Incentive Fund grant applications, monitoring and evaluating training and outcomes, promoting PJSI's work through newsletters, and monitoring court-related media releases across the Pacific. Show less

Attorney-general's department
Apr 2020 - Apr 2021Legal officerWorking alongside other Australian Government departments, stakeholders and legal personnel, I advised and progressed legislative amendments for the Federal Courts of Australia. My role included scrutinising new legislation and its impact on legal jurisdiction, functions and the public and providing advice to the Attorney-General on a variety of issues including COVID-19 court protocols, court fee increases, jurisdictional issues, freedom of information requests and Senate Orders. I possess training in Trauma Informed Resilience, LGBTQI+ Inclusion and Cultural Awareness. Show less

Natural hazards research australia
Jul 2023 - Nov 2023Winner - 2023 diasaster challenge
Department of climate change, energy, the environment and water
Oct 2023 - nowPolicy officerI work in Biodiversity Policy, promoting Australia's interests in biodiversity as part of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
Licenses & Certifications

Lawyer
Supreme court of queenslandJul 2021
Justice of the peace (qualified)
Queensland justices associationJun 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Lydia WardaleDean's Honour Roll 2023 The University of Queensland, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law Dec 2023 For outstanding academic excellence in the Master of Development Economics/Master of Economics and Public Policy
- Awarded to Lydia WardaleFinalist - 2023 Disaster Challenge Natural Hazards Research Australia Jul 2023 This year's wicked problem was 'In the midst of disruption, chaos and calamity, how can resources from across society be accessed and connected in new and innovative ways to improve disaster response and link those who have the resources and supports with those that are most in need?'
- Awarded to Lydia WardaleFamilies and Legal Systems Divisional Award Attorney-General's Department Dec 2020 For integrating into the Courts Section of the Attorney-General's Department and developing a reputation for taking on complex and time-critical tasks with positivity and enthusiasm.
- Awarded to Lydia WardaleBachelor of Business (Economics) - Distinction Queensland University of Technology Dec 2019
- Awarded to Lydia WardaleBachelor of Laws (Honours) - Second Class Honours, Div B Queensland University of Technology Dec 2019
- Awarded to Lydia WardaleDux of Modern History St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School Nov 2013
- Awarded to Lydia WardaleDuke of Edinburgh Bronze Award -
- Awarded to Lydia WardaleGolden Key International Honour Society - University results in the top 15% of cohort
- Awarded to Lydia WardaleQUT Business School Dean's List -
Volunteer Experience
Fundraising Volunteer
Issued by Women's Legal Service Queensland
Associated with Lydia WardaleCommittee Member
Issued by Australasian Women in Emergencies Network on Nov 2023
Associated with Lydia WardaleGeneral Assembly Member
Issued by Greenpeace Australia Pacific on Jun 2023
Associated with Lydia WardaleSocial Media Volunteer
Issued by The #nonaturaldisasters Group on Aug 2023
Associated with Lydia WardaleAGD Women’s Network, Learning and Development Officer
Issued by Attorney-General's Department on Dec 2020
Associated with Lydia WardaleInternational Programs Unit Volunteer
Issued by Federal Court of Australia on Sept 2018
Associated with Lydia Wardale
Languages
- enEnglish
- frFrench
- spSpanish
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