- Professor, University of Notre Dame Australia
- Self-Defence Instructor, Protect WA Krav Maga
- Chair, Friends of Israel WA
- Venomous Snake Catcher, Floreat Lakes Snakes
Qualifications:
Higher Education Degrees:
- Doctor of Philosophy, (PhD), University of Sydney, Faculty of Arts (School of Studies in Religion), 1996
- Master of Theology (MTh), Sydney College of Divinity, 1992
- Bachelor of Theology, (BTh), Sydney College of Divinity, 1990.
Professional Diplomas:
- Instructor’s Diploma in Krav Maga, Tel Aviv University Sports Center, 2013.
- Krav Maga Instructor’s Diploma, Protect Israeli Security Solutions, 2015.
- Professional Certificate in Leadership and Communication, Harvard University, (HarvardX), 2022.
Certificate:
- Certified Venomous Snake Catcher. Bob Cooper Survival School, 2016.
Most Recent Employment:
- University of Notre Dame Australia, Academic Integrity Officer, Faculty of Education, Philosophy and Theology, 2023-Present.
- University of Notre Dame Australia. Professor of Theology, 2014-present.
- University of Notre Dame Australia, Dean, Philosophy and Theology, 2009-2014
- University of Dallas, Director, Philosophy and Letters, 2005-2009
- University of Dallas, Asst Professor, School of Ministry, 2003-2009.
- Boston College, Post Doctoral Fellow, Lonergan Center, 2003.
Political Service:
- Deputy Chair, Policy Review Subcommittee for Education. Liberal Party of WA. 2021-2023
- Treasurer, Division of Cowan Campaign. Liberal Party of WA, 2021-2022.
- Delegate to State Council, Liberal Party of WA, Division of Moore, 2022-Present
- Delegate to Federal Council, Liberal Party of WA, 2023-present.
- Member, State Policy Committee, Liberal Party of WA, 2023-present.
- Member, Division of Moore Campaign Committee, 2024
- Chair, Trish Botha for Senate Committee, 2024
Community Service:
- Chair, Friends of Israel, Western Australia. 2023-present.
Academic Publications
Articles and Research for the Public
"The Education Crisis in Australia," The Mannkal Foundation, https://www.mannkal.org/research-publications/the-education-crisis-in-australia/- "Let’s Cheer For Change: The Need for University Reform," Institute of Public Affairs https://ipa.org.au/ipa-review-articles/lets-cheer-for-change
- "Rethinking Indigenous Policy," The Contributor, https://www.contributor.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Contributor_6th-Edition_2024_Compress.pdf
- "The Church in Ukraine," (with Senator Dean Smith), https://therecord.com.au/news/local/the-church-in-ukraine-at-the-forefront-of-relief-efforts/
- "Pharisees of the New Age: Environmentalists and How They Went Wrong," The Dawson Centre, https://www.dawsoncentre.org/newsletter/summer-schools-2023/
- "Education as a Bulwark Against Terrorism," The Dawson Centre, https://www.dawsoncentre.org/newsletter/prof-matthew-ogilvie-education-vs-terrorism/
- "The Church’s Answer to Cancel Culture: Be Not Afraid!” https://therecord.com.au/news/the-record-magazine/the-churchs-answer-to-cancel-culture-be-not-afraid/
- Higher Education Research Policy and Priorities, The Contributor, https://www.contributor.org.au/fifth-edition/#page/26
@ The Spectator
- Can Elon Musk solve world hunger?
- WA needs public safety, not paperwork
- Healing from the Voice will take years
- Racist Labor?
- Another fatal flaw in ‘the Voice’
@ The Epoch Times
- Without a Change of Political System, China’s Economy Will Always Be Second Class: Communist China does not foster original research and creativity. Instead, it relies on copying the work of others.
- Are We a Culture That Celebrates Life or Death? : In the case of euthanasia, the slippery slope is a reality and it is the argument.
- New Gun Laws Will Impact Freedom of Speech and Thought: Free speech and freedom of thought are at the bedrock of our democratic society, so it is outrageous that the Bill could challenge them.
- What Would a ‘Free Palestine’ Look Like? : Given the way that non-Israeli governments in the Middle East treat their citizens, I don’t think the Palestinian people, especially women, would be truly free.
- More Promiscuous, Drunk Than Ever, but Are We Happier? : As G. K. Chesterton pointed out, ‘When you break the big laws, you do not get liberty; you do not even get anarchy. You get the small laws.’
- True Freedom Is Not to Be Feared: It is not the brave who give up their freedom, but those who are fearful.
- Decoding a Terrorist's Conscience: In extremist Islam, morality is dictated by law.
- Looking Behind Hamas' Recent Motivations: This genocidal hatred of the Jews predates the creation of the State of Israel.
- Voting No This Saturday Is a Vote Against Bullying: Parts of the “Yes” campaign have faltered due to their tone and contempt for the other side.
- The Full Uluru Statement Talks About Grievance and Struggle, Not Reconciliation
- Is Liberal Democracy Possible Without God?
- A 'Voice to Parliament' Challenges Our Democratic System: A ‘Voice to Parliament’ Challenges Our Democratic System
- Have 'Catholic Gut'? That's a Good Thing
- Legacy of the Controversial Cardinal George Pell
- Remembering Pope Benedict XVI: A Man of Truth, Faith, and Tradition
- From Medieval Corruption to Contemporary Environmentalism: Paying Others for Your Sins
- Netball Australia Players Should Consider Their Own History Before Virtue Signalling