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Tom Parry

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About Tom Parry

Tom Parry was an Australian economist, civil servant and public servant, known for Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of New South Wales.

Thomas Gregory Parry is an Australian economist and public servant from Sydney.

Parry served as foundation chairman of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of New South Wales (IPART) for the 12 years to 2004.

Career Parry was Foundation NSW Natural Resources Commissioner, an Associate Commissioner of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, a Director of South East Sydney Area Health Board, a Director of the Children's Medical Research Institute, a Director of the NSW Clinical Excellence Commission, and a member of the NSW Council on the Cost and Quality of Government. He has been an adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales and a former Dean of the Faculty of Commerce at the University of Wollongong.

Honours On 26 January 2006, Parry was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for "service to public administration in New South Wales, particularly through the provision of advice to government on a range of economic regulatory, business promotion and industry issues."

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Important facts

Nationality
Known for
Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of New South Wales
Education
The Scots College, London School of Economics, University of Sydney
Awards
Member of the Order of Australia

Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom Parry?

Australian economist

What was Tom Parry's occupation?

Tom Parry was an economist, civil servant and public servant.

What was Tom Parry known for?

Tom Parry was known for Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of New South Wales.

What nationality was Tom Parry?

Tom Parry was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Parry

· Wikidata: Q7817167

· DBpedia: Tom Parry (economist)

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