Ross MacDonald

Ross Macdonald currently serves as the Advocacy Manager at the Alcohol and Drug Foundation and a Councillor for the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, actively representing the local community. Macdonald is also a member of the Australian Advisory Council for Talent Beyond Boundaries and has held significant roles such as Head of Government Relations at Solutions for Climate Australia. Previous experience includes serving as Senior Adviser to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, where strategic policy advice and stakeholder representation were key responsibilities. Macdonald's extensive background in government affairs encompasses roles as Senior Parliamentary Adviser to the Minister for Education and Training, State Manager for Liberals and Nationals for Yes, and a Senior Associate focusing on Government and Defence at CMAX Advisory. Additional contributions include membership on the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee and advisory roles in human rights and community engagement.