Lucy Tonkin is the current Andrew Herington Fellow at Per Capita, having commenced this program in September 2022. As the Andrew Herington Fellow, she assists and produces research into a variety of policy fields, with a focus on housing, urban planning and sustainability.
In 2021, she commenced work with Per Capita as an intern while completing her Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) degree at RMIT University Melbourne.
She is currently completing a Master of Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne.
Andrew Herington was a founding director of the John Cain Foundation and a driving force in Victoria’s public policy for four decades. In Andrew’s memory, and in dedication to his tireless work in Victoria’s planning policy, Per Capita has initiated the Andrew Herington Fellowship in Public Policy and Planning. We thank all our generous supporters who made this valuable position possible.
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