Steve Robson is a leading Australian clinician, surgeon, researcher, author, and health policy leader.

Welcome to the official website of Steve Robson, a renowned leader in health and health policy in Australia. 

With 35 years of experience as a practicing doctor, Steve has become one of the foremost advocates for improving health outcomes and shaping health policies in the country. Steve currently holds the position of Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Australian National University Medical School. He is a specialist in reproductive medicine, genetics, and pelvic surgery, and has authored hundreds of articles, papers, and textbooks in medicine and economics.

Through his tireless work and dedication, Steve has made significant contributions to the advancement of medical knowledge and the improvement of healthcare outcomes. This website serves as a hub for learning more about his background, achievements, and ongoing work in health and health policy.

Join me as we explore key and emerging issues in health for Australia and the world – for all of us.  Listen to experts as we dive into the health, economic, and policy issues that underpin our society and our futures…

Blog and Media

Providing perspectives on key health and economic issues facing all of us as we seek a safe and just future…

Will the pandemic have an effect on men’s fertility in the long term?

By Steve Robson • 23 Jun, 2023
Although it is always difficult to provide an exact figure, the proportion of couples who experience a fertility delay is likely to be high. Recent, pre-pandemic, estimates suggest that as many as one in nine couples will experience infertility. It is also commonly reported that men’s fertility issues contribute to about half of all diagnoses of infertility. These findings are not confined to high-income countries - male infertility is recognized as a health issue globally.

Chronic health conditions and our relationships – some thoughts.

By Steve Robson • 18 Jun, 2023
Last week, I had the privilege of addressing the National Press Club. While the essence of the talk addressed how keeping people healthy is good for the economy, I spoke quite a bit about chronic disease and how common it is.

Counting the cost of online gambling

By Steve Robson & Jeffrey Looi • 03 Apr, 2023
Problem gambling has a compounding cost not just for individuals but also for their families and their communities, write Professor Steve Robson and Associate Professor Jeffrey Looi.
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