Policy analysis
Alternative labels
Policy advice
Journal article
The societal impact puzzle: a snapshot of a changing landscape across education and research
This paper explores ‘impact’ in the areas of education and research into government practice.
Working paper
Wellbeing public policy needs more theory
There is presently a groundswell of enthusiasm and advocacy for 'wellbeing public policy', especially as part of the movement to go 'beyond GDP'. While recognising the merits of this proposal, this paper advocates for a cautious approach, owing to our poor theoretical understanding of both wellbeing and policy applications of it.
Journal article
Research for impact: three keys for research implementation
The article introduces two research co-design tools aimed at improving the likelihood of achieving research impact, while also improving understanding of those impacts.
Report
Barriers and enablers in developing a COVID-19 policy response for people with disability in Australia
This report explores the barriers and enablers that led to the development of the Management and Operational Plan for People with Disability, the federal government’s national action plan for protecting people with disability during the pandemic.
Report
Stuck in neutral: the policy architecture driving slow wages growth in Australia
Australian workers are enduring a sustained period of low wage growth, in both the private and public sectors, in all Australian jurisdictions. This report examines seven policy preferences of the federal government, and their effects on wage growth.