This guide introduces prototyping as a way to test and improve ideas early, before piloting or large-scale investment. It supports evidence-based policymaking by refining concepts through structured experimentation. The framework includes practical guidance, stages and a checklist to help tailor the process for individuals or organisations with untested ideas.

Water markets and trading have played a key role in allocating scarce water resources. The flexibility and autonomy offered by water trading has increased agricultural production, helped farmers and communities to survive severe drought, and provided the mechanism for recovering water for the environment. Governments still have a vital role to play in improving the...

The use of economic analysis in environmental and resource policy issues A number of current policy debates in Australia revolve around natural resource and environmental management issues. In many cases these issues have come to public attention through the efforts of special interest groups. Once such issues are accepted in the political process as requiring...

This paper introduces community governance to an Australian local government audience and provides the foundation for further research on the topic. It summarises the findings of a literature review on community governance from a local government perspective and sets out the theoretical underpinnings.

A discussion of issues relevant to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Bill 2011. The paper includes background information on the definition, effects and control of corruption, as well as the history of Victoria’s integrity system. The paper also includes an overview of the main provisions of the Bill, and an overview of the history and...