This article argues that a $3.8 billion expansion of the New South Wales prison estate by 7000 beds represents a failure of public policy. Three reasons are given: first, a lack of evidence to support the expansion; second, because prisons are a blunt and inefficient crime control measure and finally, because of the opportunity cost...

The Open Government Partnership is an international initiative that provides a platform for reformers inside and outside governments around the world to develop reforms that “promote transparency, empower citizens, fight corruption and harness new technologies to strengthen governance”. This article provides an update on where things are at with the OGP process and argues for...

This article argues that the Australian government needs to adopt a more sophisticated approach to addressing social problems such as homelessness, by investing in early intervention programs and more supportive social housing services.

This discussion paper is based on collaborative and ongoing research into crisis and disaster management and its intersection with the role of politicians in communicating with various publics before, during and after crises and disasters.

Today's advocacy of massive northern developments takes place in a virtual historical vacuum. This article makes a plea for the vacuum to be filled.