Policymakers need empirical research, and a lot of researchers aspire to influence public policy, writes Stephen Easton.

Knowing what to do with scientific research outcomes can be tricky. But, by changing how we present research proposals or findings to government and industry, we have a real chance to influence policy making and industry practice. The fact sheet covers 9 principles: 1. Know what you want to achieve 2. Bring solutions, not problems...

Previously, only government members could access public sector expertise and information for fiscal analysis. Now, all Members of Parliament can request the services of the PBO to understand the fiscal impact of their policies. This will ‘level the playing field’ for political parties, improving fairness between those that seek office and those that are in...

The Fellowship research sought to better understand how accountability for performance against equity policy goals and funding operates across the Australian higher education system.

As the way academics work becomes increasingly specified and regulated, the role of the public intellectual, as championed by Burawoy and exemplified by Jakubowicz, is changing. Engagement with the professions and industry is being proposed as a requirement for a research-active academic.