Dr Chris Salisbury completed his PhD in political history at the University of Queensland. He held a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the HASS Faculty's Centre for the Government of Queensland, and currently is Lecturer in Australian Studies in the School of Biological Science's International Programs Unit. He also researches government policy history and Australian public sector reform in the School of Political Science & International Studies. He has contributed to digital humanities projects studying Queensland’s past and present, including the Queensland Speaks oral history project, featuring interviews with key government figures and other notable Queenslanders.
Dr Salisbury’s research interests include Australian, US and European history; state and federal politics and election campaigns; government policy making; and political leadership. His recent research has focused on government policies and agenda setting in urban water supply (as part of a World Bank-industry-UQ research collaboration), innovation and technology, and 'knowledge-based' economic development.
Dr Salisbury's teaching areas at UQ have included applied history, Australian history and politics, and Russian history. He has published research on Queensland politics, Australian social history, and twentieth-century US and Polish history. He regularly provides media commentary on Australian politics and elections.
Other Outputs: Queensland’s political history – a review of the literature
Salisbury, Chris (2019). Queensland’s political history – a review of the literature. Policy Papers , , TJ Ryan Foundation.
Other Outputs: Thirty years on, the Fitzgerald Inquiry still looms large over Queensland politics
Salisbury, Chris (2019, July 01). Thirty years on, the Fitzgerald Inquiry still looms large over Queensland politics. The Conversation, .
Other Outputs: Infographic: who’s who in Labor’s shadow ministry
Jeyaratnam, Emil, Bergman, Justin, Webster, Adam, Wake, Alexandra, Hinz, Bronwyn, Salisbury, Chris, Swerissen, Hal, Hobbs, Harry, Jackson, Jen, Johnson, Lachlan, Terrill, Marion, Kenny, Mark, Martin, Peter, Hepburn, Samantha, Lockie, Stewart and Rimmer, Susan Harris (2019, June 04). Infographic: who’s who in Labor’s shadow ministry. The Conversation, .
Water Utility Reform in Australia: Lessons for India
(2016–2017) International WaterCentre Pty Ltd
Policy entrepreneurs, creative teamwork, and policy change
Mintrom, Michael and Salisbury, Chris (2015). Policy entrepreneurs, creative teamwork, and policy change. In Damon Alexander and Jenny M. Lewis (Ed.), Making public policy decisions: expertise, skills and experience (pp. 129-145) London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
By-election guide: what’s at stake on Super Saturday
Manwaring, Rob , Salisbury, Chris , Cook, Ian and Lester, Michael (2018, July 23). By-election guide: what’s at stake on Super Saturday. The conversation, .
Salisbury, Chris (2018) A tale of two parties: contrasting performances of Annastacia Palaszczuk's Labor and the post-Newman LNP in Queensland. Queensland Review, 25 01: 50-61. doi:10.1017/qre.2018.6
Queensland finally has a government, but the path ahead for both major parties looks rocky
Salisbury, Chris (2017, December 08). Queensland finally has a government, but the path ahead for both major parties looks rocky. , .
Palaszczuk must grapple with One Nation, and history, in unpredictable Queensland election
Salisbury, Chris (2017, October 29). Palaszczuk must grapple with One Nation, and history, in unpredictable Queensland election. , .
One Nation’s clear and present danger to the ‘conservative establishment’
Salisbury, Chris (2017) One Nation’s clear and present danger to the ‘conservative establishment’. The Machinery of Government, .
When the dust settles, where to for Beattie’s burgers?
Salisbury, Chris (2017, January 09). When the dust settles, where to for Beattie’s burgers?. Brisbane Times, .
Salisbury, Chris (2016, May 06). Nicholls toppling Springborg lays bare the still-uneasy marriage of Queensland’s Liberals and Nationals. , .
Queensland’s budget puts it back on track to be a smart state
Salisbury, Chris (2015, July 14). Queensland’s budget puts it back on track to be a smart state. , .
"It’s bigger than the Olympics": changing Australia through football and the 1974 FIFA World Cup
Stell, Marion and Salisbury, Chris (2015) "It’s bigger than the Olympics": changing Australia through football and the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Soccer and Society, 16 2-3: 245-258. doi:10.1080/14660970.2014.961385
Can the states help the nation's critical research infrastructure?
Salisbury, Chris (2015, April 07). Can the states help the nation's critical research infrastructure?. , p.1-1.
History’s lesson for Queensland: a slim majority is enough to be bold
Salisbury, Chris (2015, February 23). History’s lesson for Queensland: a slim majority is enough to be bold. , .
The 1989 Queensland election remembered
Salisbury, Chris (2014) The 1989 Queensland election remembered Brisbane, Australia: The TJ Ryan Foundation
Policy entrepreneurs and promotion of Australian state knowledge economies
Mintrom, Michael, Salisbury, Chris and Luetjens, Joannah (2014) Policy entrepreneurs and promotion of Australian state knowledge economies. Australian Journal of Political Science, 49 3: 423-438. doi:10.1080/10361146.2014.934657
Salisbury, Chris (2013) Queensland: the slogan state. Queensland Historical Atlas, 2013-2014 .
High water mark: the shifting electoral landscape, 2001-2012
Salisbury, Chris (2013) High water mark: the shifting electoral landscape, 2001-2012. Queensland Historical Atlas: Histories, Cultures, Landscapes, 2012-2013 .
1981 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: background document
Salisbury, Christopher (2012) 1981 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: background document Brisbane, Australia: Queensland State Archives
1981 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: important decisions
Salisbury, Christopher (2012) 1981 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: important decisions Brisbane, Australia: Queensland State Archives
1981 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: selected highlights
Salisbury, Christopher (2012) 1981 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: selected highlights Brisbane, Australia: Queensland State Archives
1980 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: background document
Salisbury, Christopher (2011) 1980 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: background document Brisbane, Australia: Queensland State Archives
1980 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: important decisions
Salisbury, Christopher (2011) 1980 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: important decisions Brisbane, Australia: Queensland State Archives
1980 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: selected highlights
Salisbury, Christopher (2011) 1980 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: selected highlights Brisbane, Australia: Queensland State Archives
Farm and quarry or Smart State? Queensland's economy since 1989
Salisbury, Chris (2011) Farm and quarry or Smart State? Queensland's economy since 1989. Queensland Review, 18 2: 145-151. doi:10.1375/qr.18.2.145
Salisbury, Christopher (2011) ”Mr Speaker, I withdraw ...”: Standards of (mis)behaviour in the Queensland, Western Australian and Commonwealth Parliaments compared via online Hansard. Australasian Parliamentary Review, 26 1: 166-177.
Dividing Queensland: Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party
Salisbury, Christopher (2010) Dividing Queensland: Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party. Queensland Historical Atlas: Histories, Cultures, Landscapes, 2009-2010 .
1979 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: important decisions
Salisbury, Christopher (2010) 1979 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: important decisions Brisbane, Australia: Queensland State Archives
1979 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: selected highlights
Salisbury, Christopher (2010) 1979 Queensland Government Cabinet Minutes: selected highlights Brisbane, Australia: Queensland State Archives
1979 Queensland Government Cabinet minutes: background document
Salisbury, Christopher (2010) 1979 Queensland Government Cabinet minutes: background document Brtisbane, Australia: Queensland State Archives
For Your Freedom and Ours: The Polish Question in Wilson's Peace Initiatives, 1916 - 1917
Salisbury, Christopher G. (2003) For Your Freedom and Ours: The Polish Question in Wilson's Peace Initiatives, 1916 - 1917. Australian Journal of Politics & History, 49 4: 481-500. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8497.2003.00310.x
The "Polish problem" - American war-time perspectives
Salisbury, C. G. (2000) The "Polish problem" - American war-time perspectives. Australian Journal of Politics & History, 46 2: 153-163. doi:10.1111/1467-8497.00090
The 'Polish Problem' - American war-time perspectives
Salisbury, C. G. (1999) The 'Polish Problem' - American war-time perspectives. Proceedings of The University of Queensland History Research Group, 10 63-71.
A new ‘sanation’? Echoes of Poland’s interwar republic in the rise of its nationalist right
Salisbury, Chris (2019). A new ‘sanation’? Echoes of Poland’s interwar republic in the rise of its nationalist right. In: Australasian Association for European History 50th Anniversary Conference/26th Biennial Conference: “The Revenge of Europe’s Past?”, University of Queensland, Brisbane, (). 15-17 July 2019.
Reforms to urban water supply services: Insight from Australia
Salisbury, Chris, Head, Brian W. and Hearne, Declan (2018). Reforms to urban water supply services: Insight from Australia. In: WASH Futures: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Conference 2018, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, (). 5-9 March 2018.
Reforms to urban water supply services: Insight from Australia
Salisbury, Chris, Head, Brian W. and Hearne, Declan (2018). Reforms to urban water supply services: Insight from Australia. In: WASH Futures: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Conference 2018. Conference & Training Handbook. WASH Futures: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Conference 2018, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, (44-44). 5-9 March 2018.
Damnation: from the Hinze Dam to the Tugun desalination plant
Spearritt, Peter and Salisbury, Chris (2016). Damnation: from the Hinze Dam to the Tugun desalination plant. In: UHPH 2016: 13th Australasian Urban History/Planning History Conference, Griffith University, Gold Coast, (). 31 January–3 February 2016.
Damnation: from the Hinze Dam to the Tugun desalination plant
Salisbury, Chris and Spearritt, Peter (2016). Damnation: from the Hinze Dam to the Tugun desalination plant. In: Caryl Bosman and Ayşın Dedekorkut-Howes, Icons: The Making, Meaning and Undoing of Urban Icons and Iconic Cities – UHPH 2016 Proceedings of the 13th Australasian Urban History Planning History Conference. Australasian Urban History Planning History Conference, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, (431-439). 31 January–3 February 2016.
Damnation: from the Hinze Dam to the Tugun desalination plant
Spearritt, Peter and Salisbury, Chris (2016). Damnation: from the Hinze Dam to the Tugun desalination plant. In: Icons: 13th Australasian Urban History/Planning History Conference. Abstract Book. UHPH 2016: 13th Australasian Urban History/Planning History Conference, Griffith University, Gold Coast, (18-18). 31 January–3 February 2016.
Salisbury, Christopher, Kelly, Simon and Downer, Lorann (2015). Politically mainstream or oddball identity? reviewing Queensland ‘difference’ through the lens of Vote Compass. In: ‘Perspectives on Identity’: Interdisciplinary Conference for Postgraduates and Early Career Researchers, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, (). 24-27 November 2015.
Queensland political leadership: from the functional strong man to emotional every(wo)man
Downer, Lorann and Salisbury, Chris (2015). Queensland political leadership: from the functional strong man to emotional every(wo)man. In: APSA 2015: Australian Political Studies Association National Conference 2015, Canberra, ACT, Australia, (). 28-30 September 2015.
Queensland – different one day, mainstream the next: what does Vote Compass tell us?
Kelly, Simon, Downer, Lorann and Salisbury, Chris (2015). Queensland – different one day, mainstream the next: what does Vote Compass tell us?. In: APSA 2015: Australian Political Studies Association National Conference 2015, Canberra, ACT, Australia, (). 28-30 September 2015.
"Like all union things, blood was shed": conflict in Queensland’s industrial landscape
Salisbury, Chris, Stell, Marion and Spearritt, Peter (2014). "Like all union things, blood was shed": conflict in Queensland’s industrial landscape. In: Conflict in History: The Australian Historical Association 33rd Annual Conference 2014. Abstract Book. Australian Historical Association’s ‘Conflict in History’ Conference, University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia, (73-73). 7 - 11 July 2014.
Salisbury, Christopher (2014). ‘Moral imperative versus realpolitik: Woodrow Wilson and American intervention in the ‘Polish Question’, 1917-1919’. In: Conflict in History: Australian Historical Association 33rd Annual National Conference, University of Queensland, (). 7-11 July 2014.
“Like all union things, blood was shed”: conflict in Queensland’s industrial landscape
Salisbury, Chris, Stell, Marion and Spearritt, Peter (2014). “Like all union things, blood was shed”: conflict in Queensland’s industrial landscape. In: Conflict in History: Australian Historical Association 33rd Annual National Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, (). 7-11 July 2014.
"It's bigger than the Olympics": changing Australia through football and the 1974 World Cup
Stell, Marion and Salisbury, Chris (2013). "It's bigger than the Olympics": changing Australia through football and the 1974 World Cup. In: Football 150 Conference, Manchester, UK, (). 2-4 September, 2013.
Policy entrepreneurs, creative teamwork and policy change
Mintrom, Michael and Salisbury, Christopher (2013). Policy entrepreneurs, creative teamwork and policy change. In: APSA 2013: Australian Political Studies Association Annual National Conference 2013, Perth, WA, Australia, (1-18). 30 September–2 October, 2013.
Salisbury, Christopher and Head, Brian (2013). Resource development as the engine of growth? The changing political symbols in Queensland economic policy since the 1970s. In: APSA 2013: Australian Political Studies Association Annual National Conference 2013, Perth, WA, Australia, (). 30 September–2 October, 2013.
From pineapple politics to the Smart State: capitalising on ‘eureka’ moments in public policy
Salisbury, Christopher and Staggs, Jonathan (2012). From pineapple politics to the Smart State: capitalising on ‘eureka’ moments in public policy. In: Australian Political Science Association Conference (APSA) 2012, Hobart, Australia, (). 24-26 September 2012.
Oral history evidence and the literature gap in researching contemporary political history
Salisbury, Christopher (2012). Oral history evidence and the literature gap in researching contemporary political history. In: Australian Historical Association 31st Annual National Conference, Adelaide, Australia, (). 9-13 July 2012.
Salisbury, Christopher (2011). “It’s the (smart) economy, stupid!”: strategic government intervention and the development of Queensland’s economy, 1987-2007. In: Perspectives on Power: An Interdisciplinary Conference for Postgraduates and Early Career Researchers, Brisbane, Australia, (). 23-25 November 2011.
"Mr Speaker, I withdraw..." a comparative analysis of parliamentary standards via electronic Hansard
Salisbury, Christopher (2010). "Mr Speaker, I withdraw..." a comparative analysis of parliamentary standards via electronic Hansard. In: 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly': Perceptions of Parliament'. Australasian Study of Parliament Group Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, (). 5 - 7 August 2010.
Queensland’s political history – a review of the literature
Salisbury, Chris (2019). Queensland’s political history – a review of the literature. Policy Papers , , TJ Ryan Foundation.
Thirty years on, the Fitzgerald Inquiry still looms large over Queensland politics
Salisbury, Chris (2019, July 01). Thirty years on, the Fitzgerald Inquiry still looms large over Queensland politics. The Conversation, .
Infographic: who’s who in Labor’s shadow ministry
Jeyaratnam, Emil, Bergman, Justin, Webster, Adam, Wake, Alexandra, Hinz, Bronwyn, Salisbury, Chris, Swerissen, Hal, Hobbs, Harry, Jackson, Jen, Johnson, Lachlan, Terrill, Marion, Kenny, Mark, Martin, Peter, Hepburn, Samantha, Lockie, Stewart and Rimmer, Susan Harris (2019, June 04). Infographic: who’s who in Labor’s shadow ministry. The Conversation, .
Minor parties perform well in federal election and reconfirm the power of preference deals
Salisbury, Chris (2019, May 19). Minor parties perform well in federal election and reconfirm the power of preference deals. The Conversation, .
Shorten and Morrison make their final cases in third leaders’ debate: our experts respond
Salisbury, Chris, Dodd, Andrew and Sawer, Marian (2019, May 08). Shorten and Morrison make their final cases in third leaders’ debate: our experts respond. The Conversation, .
How much influence will independents and minor parties have this election? Please explain
Salisbury, Chris (2019, May 01). How much influence will independents and minor parties have this election? Please explain. The Conversation, .
One Nation, guns and the Queensland question: What does it all mean for the 2019 federal election?
Salisbury, Chris (2019, March 29). One Nation, guns and the Queensland question: What does it all mean for the 2019 federal election?. The Conversation, .
Longman result shows Queensland vote is volatile and One Nation remains potent
Salisbury, Chris (2018, July 31). Longman result shows Queensland vote is volatile and One Nation remains potent. The Conversation, p.1-1.
Twenty years on, One Nation is still chaotic, controversial and influential
Salisbury, Chris (2018, June 08). Twenty years on, One Nation is still chaotic, controversial and influential. The Conversation, .
Federal Budget 2018: a state-by-state spending analysis
Salisbury, Chris, Gauja, Anika, Hayward, David, Cook, Ian, Yanotti, Maria, Manwaring, Rob and Gerritsen, Rolf (2018, May 08). Federal Budget 2018: a state-by-state spending analysis. The Conversation, .
Queensland voters deliver Labor a majority, but little change to the status quo
Salisbury, Chris (2017). Queensland voters deliver Labor a majority, but little change to the status quo. Policy Papers , , TJ Ryan Foundation.
Australian urban water reform story: with detailed case study on New South Wales
Salisbury, Chris, Head, Brian W. and Groom, Eric (2017). Australian urban water reform story: with detailed case study on New South Wales. Water Global Practice W17011, School of Political Science and International Studies, The World Bank.
Logos to go: Brisbane’s Executive Building demolition a loss of political structure and symbolism
Salisbury, Chris (2017). Logos to go: Brisbane’s Executive Building demolition a loss of political structure and symbolism. Policy Papers , , TJ Ryan Foundation.
An industry policy for Queensland
Boreham, Paul and Salisbury, Chris (2016). An industry policy for Queensland. TJ Ryan Foundation Policy Briefs 02, Institute for Social Science Research, TJ Ryan Foundation.
The 2016 federal election in Queensland: never a more exciting time to be an Australian voter?
Salisbury, Chris (2016). The 2016 federal election in Queensland: never a more exciting time to be an Australian voter?. Policy Papers , School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, TJ Ryan Foundation.
World Science Festival Brisbane – where else but Queensland?
Salisbury, Chris (2016). World Science Festival Brisbane – where else but Queensland?. Policy Papers , School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, TJ Ryan Foundation.
First year fortunes of the Queensland Government
Salisbury, Chris (2016). First year fortunes of the Queensland Government. Policy Papers , , TJ Ryan Foundation.
An assessment of the LNP’s post-election review
Salisbury, Chris (2015). An assessment of the LNP’s post-election review. TJ Ryan Foundation Research Reports 31, School of Political Science and International Studies, TJ Ryan Foundation.
The beginnings of compulsory voting in Queensland
Salisbury, Chris (2015). The beginnings of compulsory voting in Queensland. Policy Papers , School of Political Science & Internat'l Studies, TJ Ryan Foundation.
Response to ALP ‘Advance Queensland’ issues paper
Salisbury, Chris (2014). Response to ALP ‘Advance Queensland’ issues paper. Policy Papers , , TJ Ryan Foundation.
The 'smart' state: building a knowledge economy in Queensland since the 1990s
Salisbury, Christopher Graham (2013). The 'smart' state: building a knowledge economy in Queensland since the 1990s PhD Thesis, School of History, Philosophy, Religion & Classics, The University of Queensland.
Oral history evidence and the literature gap in researching contemporary political history
Salisbury, Christopher (2012). Oral history evidence and the literature gap in researching contemporary political history. Queensland Speaks , Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
Woodrow Wilson, World War I and the rise of Poland
Salisbury, Christopher Graham (2002). Woodrow Wilson, World War I and the rise of Poland MPhil Thesis, School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics, University of Queensland.
Poland, America and the early origins of the Cold War
Salisbury, Christopher Graham (1998). Poland, America and the early origins of the Cold War Other, Department of History, The University of Queensland.
Water Utility Reform in Australia: Lessons for India
(2016–2017) International WaterCentre Pty Ltd