The Askew View

Hi, I’m Arri Phillips! I’m a university student currently studying Political Science and am involved with youth politics in Canberra. I have always had a passion for writing, so this website and these articles are a huge ongoing project for me that I hope can project my passions, opinions, and research to the world! The name “Askew View” comes from the surname of the Irish side of my family, Askew. My core values lie in listening to our youth and prioritising transparancy.



I grew up in Fremantle, Western Australia and have visited and lived all around the world, eventually settling in Canberra for college (Year 11 and 12 for non-ACT people) and for my dad’s career as a current Rear Admiral in the Royal Australian Navy and the Head of Nuclear Submarines. My family comes from diverse backgrounds including Irish, Italian, and other European nationalities. I am a member of the LGBT+ community and a strong advocate for our rights and for mental health in youth and better education surrounding relationships. I started uni at the Australian National University, but for social and personal reasons I decided to transfer to University of Canberra. Some of my hobbies include writing (duh), running, cooking, and the gym, and my interests include history (particularly ancient history), palaeontology (huge dinosaur nerd!) and pop-culture.

The articles I write are not peer-reviewed or for any academic purposes, they are simply my own hobby.