This paper examines the intellectual origins of the notion of public value and argues that it relies too heavily on an intellectual framework derived from conventional economics, where the role of the public sector is largely reactive, focused on correcting market failures to enhance economic efficiency.

The Kimberley Aboriginal Caring for Culture Project is part of Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre (KALACC) ’s effort to improve resource distribution, foster a collaborative approach between Aboriginal stakeholder organisations and the Government, and address the broader impact of intergenerational trauma and suicide that overwhelmingly grips our region.

The report examines how co-design and deliberative engagements are rapidly changing the way governments around the world grapple with complex public policy problems.

Indigenous procurement policies are kicking goals, but who for?

This report explores the case for, and ways to promote, effective place-based governance and local democracy as vital elements of Australia’s federal system. It is in response to trends such as declining levels of trust in governments and politicians, the inability of ‘big government’ to deal with issues such as climate change and rapid metropolitan...