This literature review seeks to explore how the social license to operate (SLO) is defined and applied in Australia and internationally. While explicit references to SLO in policy are rare, many of its core elements such as trust, legitimacy and fairness, are well recognised. The review identifies key mechanisms governments use to build legitimacy including...

A simple guide for influencing behaviour in public policy. This resource helps policymakers apply behavioural insights effectively, emphasising the importance of context and tailored approaches to address diverse policy challenges.

This toolkit offers guidance, tools and best practices to improve the transparent use of evidence in policymaking. It also contains solutions to pursue on how government systems, structures and resources can implement evidence-informed and transparent policy-making to its fullest potential.

This guide supports public servants in writing clearly for ministers, Cabinet, and the public. It outlines key principles: plain language, short sentences, active voice and inclusivity; and offers tips for common policy documents. It’s useful for both new and experienced professionals with links to resources and organisational guidance.

This guide helps public officials institutionalise representative public deliberation through eight models that enhance collective decision-making and democracy. The guide provides examples of embedding deliberation into decision-making to make democracy more participatory and inclusive.