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Improving on-time submission rates for charity annual information statements: a randomised trial


This evaluation tested whether an extra email reminder could improve timely charity reporting. Involving 15,000 charities, the trial showed that sending a direct reminder to someone responsible increased on-time submissions from 56% to 62%. The approach worked across all charity types, proving simple nudges can boost compliance.
Strategy

AI & human behaviour


A framework addressing four fundamental issues facing artificial intelligence (AI): how behavioural science can augment AI’s capabilities; why individuals adopt or resist AI; how we can align AI design with human psychology; and how society must adapt to the impacts of AI.
Report

Young men’s media landscaping report

Aaron Smith, Zac Seidler, Simon Rice

This report explores online data from young men aged 12 to 17 years old across six countries providing a comprehensive, nationally representative map of their digital ecosystems and key emergent trends. It provides evidence-based and actionable insights that researchers, policymakers and practitioners can use to connect online beliefs and behaviours to relevant health issues facing...
Report

High-impact decisions that reduce household emissions


In Australia, residential buildings account for 11% of greenhouse gas emissions. This report presents the findings of a 2023 survey to understand how Australians handle the decision to make a home energy upgrade. Understanding the capabilities, opportunities and motivations driving home energy upgrade decisions is the first step in identifying ways to increase uptake.
Report

Better bills impact report


In 2022, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) introduced the Better Bills Guideline which sets out how energy retailers must design bills for consumers and what content they must include. This report aims to understand the impact of the Guideline on consumers’ comprehension of bill content and their confidence to engage in the energy market.