Dr Laura Davy is a Senior Lecturer in Policy and Governance at the Crawford School of Public Policy. She has a background in political theory, sociology and social policy research, and has published on disability theory, the ethics of care, human rights, and disability policy and services.

Her current research focuses on policy listening and citizen engagement, in the context of the implementation and outcomes of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and international trends in disability and social care policy and practice. She is particularly interested in human rights informed approaches to policy design and implementation and the implications for service users and citizens of the shift towards individualised and market-based social services delivery.

Laura will commence an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) in 2025, focused on responsive policymaking for young people with disability and young carers.