This report builds the evidence base for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men’s healing programs. It promotes the benefits of men and boys reconnecting with cultural values and shows clearly that government investment in Aboriginal community-led men’s healing and behaviour change programs delivers better healing outcomes and significant economic savings.

The report applies behavioural insights to the design of energy bills. It will inform the Australian Energy Regulator’s development of a new Better Bills Guideline in order to simplify energy bills so consumers can better understand and manage their energy usage and costs and find a better energy deal.

This report details an analysis of the Citizen Experience Survey - a regular, national survey measuring public satisfaction, trust and experiences with Australian public services.

Policy makers are investing heavily in rental assistance programs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper discusses a randomised experiment to evaluate the effect of reducing the psychological costs associated with accessing emergency rental assistance on benefit take-up, and on subsequent eviction rates.

Nudge and co-design are gaining popularity as innovative approaches to solving policy problems. An article in Policy Studies compares these two approaches. It also reflects on the implications for policy effectiveness, political trust and government legitimacy.