Loneliness in young people has emerged as a growing public health concern. Drawing from data from young Australians, this report establishes that loneliness is not just an individual problem but reflects gaps in social, economic, health and educational systems. It calls on policymakers to elevate loneliness as a national priority and provides actionable evidence and...

The review explores the role and value of design in the United Kingdom public sector. It brings together insights from across the public sector, design community and academia to explore how policies and services can be designed that are not only more effective, but more human. The review is comprised of a brief guide and...

Parliamentary scrutiny of proposals, including their consequences and trade-offs, is an important contributor to better policy outcomes. Australia’s Impact Analysis (IA) framework is designed to support this process. This policy brief outlines what an IA is, the standard process for an IA, determining if it's needed and the Office of Impact Analysis quality assessment.

This outlook looks at the latest labour market developments and prospects in OECD member countries. It also discusses the challenges population ageing poses more generally. The consequences of an ageing workforce for productivity growth are analysed. Without swift changes in policies and behaviours, GDP per capita growth will slow down significantly in most OECD countries.

A practical guide to contemporary good practice in public policy development in Australia comprising two parts: policymaking checklist and policymaking guidance. This guide is a practical tool – to be used rather than studied – and is particularly aimed at supporting practitioners who are newish to the policymaking process.