Professor Paul Simshauser is a leading energy economist, with a remarkable record of achievement across government, academia and industry. He is professor at Griffith University’s Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research, publishing widely on renewable electricity, energy hardship and climate policy.

He is also chief executive of Powerlink, Queensland’s electricity transmission network operator. In this role, he is translating research into reality as he leads Queensland’s transition to a low-carbon, clean-energy future, while ensuring positive social and economic outcomes. 

He has led policy reform to expand support for vulnerable energy households and led Queensland’s first rollout of solar and battery capacity in a remote Indigenous community.

His insightful research into important energy transition questions, and ability to navigate the commercial and political implications of his work, make him a trusted adviser to the Australian and Queensland governments.

Professor Paul Simshauser AM is a leading Australian energy economist, with a remarkable record of achievement across government, academia and industry.
Paul has a unique perspective of the Australian energy sector. His insightful research into important energy transition questions, and ability to navigate commercial and political implications of his work make him a trusted adviser to the Australian and Queensland governments. As CEO of Powerlink he is translating his research into reality as he leads Queensland's transition to renewables.
Paul has mastered the elusive art of translating academic research into real life change in our energy system.