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This Collection showcases policy and research resources on the topics of quality policy dialogue, efficient service delivery, policy evaluation and democracy. All publications have been funded and supported by McKinnon and produced by leading Australian researchers, think tanks and experts.
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Understanding democratic erosion: report and country case studies


Democratic erosion is the incremental and multifaceted deterioration in the freedoms, guarantees and processes vital to the functioning of democracy. This report argues that democratic erosion is a systems problem that is best understood by applying systems thinking to identify and explore the complex processes and pathways behind the phenomenon.
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Resilient information ecosystems: upgrading the information supply chain for democracy


As trust in institutions declines, digital lives are accelerating division, amplifying misinformation and making it harder for citizens to find common ground. This paper argues that tackling these challenges requires rebuilding the information supply chain that underpins democracy. It sets out a program for the British government to build a more resilient information ecosystem.
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Inquiry into the conduct of the 2025 federal election: interim report


An interim report into all aspects of the conduct of the 2025 federal election and related matters, with attention to: the review of the purported increase in incidents of aggressive conduct, deliberate obstruction and intimidating behaviour; and the suitability and potential reform of measures to ensure universal voter access. The report provides 14 recommendations.
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Lowy Institute poll 2026: how Australians feel about the world


For more than two decades, the annual poll has revealed how Australians feel about the world and their place in it. The 2026 Poll reports the results of a nationally representative survey on: global powers and world leaders; relations in the Indo-Pacific; safety and threats; defence and security; economic security; climate change and societal issues.