2026 fellows
Anastasia Beasley
Focus: Alternate networks and resilience - APIGA Australia 2026 alumni
Rebecca Kuiters
Focus: Middle powers and Australia’s role in internet governance - APIGA Australia 2026 alumni
Wendy Lam
Focus: Influence of big tech in multistakeholder forums - APIGA Australia 2024 alumni
auIGF 2026
Fellows presented their work at the Australia Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) 2026 in Canberra on 22 September 2026. Fellows received feedback from members of the community and had an opportunity to engage over the two day event.
2026 fellowship reports
The above reports were prepared by the named authors as part of the auDA Internet Governance Fellowship. The views, findings and recommendations are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of auDA. Funding and publication do not constitute auDA’s endorsement of the report’s conclusions or recommendations. The report reflects information available as at 4 November 2026 and is provided for general information and discussion.
About the fellowship
This six-month program is designed exclusively for APIGA Australia alumni who are eager to deepen their involvement in internet governance and digital policy. As a Fellow, you’ll carry out hands-on research on a topic of your choice, tackling real-world challenges in areas such as internet governance, policy or the domain name system (DNS). The program enables you to apply your skills, expand your expertise and draw on your knowledge from APIGA Australia to actively contribute to Australia’s internet future.
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