Ben Harris

Ben Harris is Health Policy Lead at the Mitchell Institute, Victoria University, which manages the Australian Health Policy Collaboration. Ben has worked in health and social policy roles for state and federal governments, for professional associations and for a consumer organisation. He has worked as an adviser to a Commonwealth Health Minister, and has also served as Chief of Staff to the Victorian Minister for Community Services, Mental Health and Disability Reform. Ben has extensive policy experience in workforce, health financing, population health, community services and disability reform. He is a strong strategic thinker and has a sound understanding of government processes. Ben is an economist and holds degrees from the Australian National University and Monash University. He has a range of publications, including opinion pieces and research work. Recent publications include Australia’s Mental and Physical Health Tracker, and Australia’s Health Tracker by Socioeconomic Status.