Paul is Policy Officer at the Department of Defence. Previously, he worked in sustainable development, disaster response and youth leadership in Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Tonga. 

Paul is currently Chair of the Pacific-Australia Youth Association, where he delivers programs promoting youth engagement, leadership development and cross-cultural understanding. With a strong commitment to enhancing Australia’s relationships with the Pacific, and especially Papua New Guinea, Paul believes young voices are central to solutions that address challenges of the Blue Pacific.