About Professor Matthew Ogilvie


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:
 Professional Certificate:
  • Professional Certificate in Leadership and Communication, Harvard University, (HarvardX), 2022.

Certificate:

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:

Academic Publications
Articles and Research for the Public

@ 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






Catching up with these great Australian women

It was an absolute honour to catch up with these great Australians,  Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price  and  Trish Botha - Liberal for the Se...