Report
Living with a parent in prison: learning from young people
This report presents the findings of consultations held with young people in Australia who have a parent in prison. It highlights a lack of research and resources in this area, finding that many families do not have the support they need. By sharing the experiences of affected children the report seeks to contribute to a...
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Eating Disorders Medicare Benefit Schedule items
This process and outcome evaluation of the Eating Disorders Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items aimed to understand if it is meeting the needs of those delivering and receiving the services. It found people who had received treatment reported significantly lower levels of eating disorder symptoms after treatment. Wholesale retention of the current items is recommended.
Journal article
Policy coordination and development in a VUCA world
This article assesses the implications of the volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) narrative for policy professionals and in particular, what aspects of coordination and development work should change. The authors argue that by harnessing new technologies and integrating them with long-term planning tools, policymakers can help governments anticipate and reduce the consequences of crisis...
Report
Truth in political advertising laws: operation and effectiveness
Truth in political advertising (TiPA) laws seek to protect the integrity of the electoral process from the growing threat of disinformation. This interim report examines the effect, operation, and administration of existing laws as well as the perceived impact in areas where they are not yet in place.
Report
A national roadmap for improving the building quality of Australian housing stock
This research investigates what is needed to lift the quality of Australian housing to align with international standards so as to address problems associated with aged and ill-performing housing stock in both the owned and rented sectors. It concludes that a national strategy to improve residential building quality should be developed and include regulatory mechanisms.