Behavioural science needs a simple, outcome-focused benchmark that can be used to measure the impact of interventions to debias and improve decision-making. This paper proposes one: calibration. The goal of calibration isn’t to eliminate cognitive bias, but to enable good decisions despite it. The paper provides a framework for understanding and measuring calibration, tips and...

This strategy explains the approach to evaluation at the Australian Department of the Treasury. Treasury recognises that effective monitoring and evaluation is important at all stages of the policy cycle. The strategy outlines a set of strategic priorities and actions to support evaluation planning, delivery and capability in Treasury.

The Scottish Government has set out an ambitious vision for an economy that is ‘fair, green and growing’ and has committed to delivering a just transition to net zero by 2045. This paper assesses the existing approach to economic strategy and policy and outlines a strategy for transforming its tools, institutions and capabilities around an...

This policy brief provides policymakers with guidance on how to build, strengthen and support the primary prevention workforce – whose roles contribute to the primary prevention of violence against women – in Australia. It outlines the short and long-term benefits of investing in this workforce and identifies opportunities for Australian Commonwealth, state and territory governments.

This report documents the width and depth of fragmentation of cybersecurity regulation in the Indo-Pacific – focusing on Australia, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia. It investigates whether the divergent regulatory burdens placed on the private sector is creating a systemic vulnerability and therefore deserves a strategic policy response.