Madeleine McDonald

Consultant

With a background in Economics, Philosophy and Languages, Madeleine combines strong writing, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to deliver outcomes across complex projects.
Madeleine has worked across government and academia, and is particularly interested in Australia-China green energy cooperation. Through her experience working abroad, in both China and the United Kingdom, Madeleine brings diverse experience and strong communication skills to her approach to client challenges

Influential work

  • Advanced Australia-China cooperation on decarbonisation of the iron ore and steel industry
  • Delivered financial support schemes to vulnerable communities in the Northern Territory
  • Led the Australia-China Youth Association ANU branch, fostering cross-cultural communication and mutual understanding through events and engagement programs
  • Edited peer-reviewed articles for publication on East Asia Forum, ensuring high-quality analysis that informs policymakers and stakeholders across the region
  • Produced original research on factors influencing Chinese international students' decision to study in the ACT for the Australia-China Business Council

Outside of Nous

Prior to Nous, Madeleine worked for the East Asia Forum, a research institute and publication based out of the Australian National University’s Crawford School of Public Capacity. In this position, Madeleine worked across a variety of projects and events, including advancing cooperation on decarbonisation of the Australia-China economic relationship and the annual ANU Japan Update.

She has also worked for the Northern Territory Government, where she delivered support services to vulnerable Territorians. Supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Colombo Plan, Madeleine spent eighteen months studying and interning in Taiwan and China from February 2023 to June 2024.

Madeleine holds a Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Bachelor of Asian Studies from the Australian National University.

In her spare time...

Madeleine enjoys walking, sewing and trying new restaurants. She is a keen traveller and has lived in China for two years.

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