Political leadership
Report
Purpose of Government Pulse: Australian attitudes to democratic purpose, priorities and performance
The inaugural 2024 Purpose of Government Pulse, conducted by the Centre for Policy Development through eight rounds of polling from 2015 to December 2023, explores Australian attitudes towards government, democracy and public capability.
Report
Australian views towards democracy: comparisons through time and with the rest of the region
There are concerns in many established democracies, including Australia, about an erosion of democratic institutions and falls in support for democracy. This paper examines data from the 'ANUpoll' series of surveys and the 'Asian Barometer' to to understand how confidence in institutions and views about democracy in Australia compares to other countries in the Asian...
Briefing paper
Briefing note: government leadership on net zero
The Centre for Policy Development has produced this briefing note, which sets out key elements of net-zero leadership for government.
Report
Talking politics: building support for democratic reform
This report considers how political leaders can build public support for democratic reform.
Report
Preparing a shadow ministerial team for office
The Institute for Government is undertaking research in preparation for the expected 2024 election in the United Kingdom and all its potential outcomes, including looking at how the Opposition and the civil service should prepare for a possible transition of government. In this report, the authors identify lessons for how Sir Keir Starmer should approach...