Diwa Hopkins

Diwa Hopkins graduated from the Australian National University in 2010 with a combined Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Economics. During her studies she gained experience in policy research in the area of trade and international affairs with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Ms Hopkins continued with a policy focus in the area of remote public housing in her role as a graduate with the Northern Territory’s Department of Housing, Local Government and Regional Services. As a graduate, she also completed statistical work on NT social housing under the Council of Australian Governments’ National Affordable Housing Agreement.

Ms Hopkins joined the HIA in late 2011 and her responsibilities extend across the full range of member services and research, and publications which the HIA Economics Group provides. She also acts as a point of contact for HIA members on economic and housing issues.