Natasha Jha Bhaskar

With over 18 years of experience in public policy, strategic advisory, and international engagement, Natasha Jha Bhaskar is a key voice shaping the future of the Australia–India economic partnership. As Executive Director of Newland Global Group, Australia’s premier bilateral advisory firm, she operates at the critical intersection of policy, business, and international strategy.

Recognised for converting complex policies into clear commercial opportunities, Natasha crafts narratives that influence decision-making, unlock cross-border growth, and deliver tangible outcomes across trade, investment, and institutional collaboration.

A former senior policy and communications leader in the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha), she brings direct experience in legislative strategy and geopolitical engagement from high-level delegations including SAARC, ASEAN, and BRICS. Now based in Sydney, Natasha guides corporates, governments, and think tanks through complex regulatory landscapes, turning challenges into actionable opportunities with credibility and clarity.

At NGG, she leads complex, cross-sector initiatives across critical minerals, energy transition, advanced manufacturing and workforce mobility, applying innovation to unlock new value in legacy industries. Partnering with government, industry, and academia, she shapes strategic dialogue, accelerates market entry, and helps future-proof key sectors in transition. She brings a systems view to industrial transformation, mobilising technology, talent, and strategic collaboration to solve real-world challenges across the Australia–India economic landscape.

Known for her deep bilateral networks and sharp policy foresight, Natasha advises at the highest levels, ensuring the Australia–India corridor delivers not just promise, but measurable outcomes and impact.

Selected Honors & Recognitions:

• Viksit Bharat Senior Fellow (2025)
• Chief Executive Women Scholar (2022)
• Governance Institute of Australia Scholar (2022)
• Indo-Pacific Fellow, Perth USAsia Centre, University of Western Australia (2022)
• UN Women Australia Scholar, University of Sydney (2022)
• Deliberative Democratic Exchange Fellow, Kettering Foundation (USA, 2019)
• Commonwealth Scholar, Public Policy (CBA, Brunei, 2008)
• Commonwealth Travel Bursary recipient (Canada, 2013)
• Named among Young Women to Watch in International Affairs (2022)
• Australia Womennovator Global Influencer (2019), supported by India’s MSME Ministry, UN Women, and COWE
• United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Awardee; research with United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
• Young Professional of the Year, India Australia Business & Community Awards (2019)

Selected Publications & Thought Leadership:

• Author, G20 2023 Policy Brief – “Resilient Supply Chains: India–Australia ECTA’s Role in G20”
• Contributor, Raisina Dialogue 2021 – “Economic Diplomacy,” ORF
• Published 60+ articles on Australia–India trade and policy across leading think tanks and international media
• Peer reviewer for the Australian National University’s East Asia Forum and Observer Research Foundation
• Led Australia’s most comprehensive business literacy initiative: “Case Studies – Advocating Business Success between Australia and India”
• Contributed strategic insights to bilateral policy and trade initiatives across government and industry
• Quoted by major global outlets including AFR, The Australian, ABC, BBC, SBS, Sky News, ET, CNA, Al Jazeera, and StratNews Global
• Contributed to high-profile panels and events with the Observer Research Foundation, Asia Society Australia, Business NSW, Western Australia Government’s delegation to India, Consulate General of India (Sydney), International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), University of Sydney Business School, Export NZ, Australia India Business Council (AIBC) and Professionals in International Trade
• Participated in key bilateral forums including Raisina Dialogue, Australia India Leadership Dialogue, Sydney Dialogue, Australia India Business Council Summit, Australia India Youth Dialogue

Education & Executive Training

• MBA (Current Candidate), University of Sydney | UN Women Australia Scholar
• Executive Certificate in Global Business Strategy, University of Adelaide & Queen Mary University of London | Scholarship Recipient
• Effective Director Program (2023), Governance Institute of Australia | Chief Executive Women Scholar
• Master of Public Policy, University of Brunei Darussalam | Commonwealth Scholar (Indian Parliament) | Merit Position
• Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, AJK MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia | Gold Medallist
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons), History, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University | Merit Position