This review assesses the organisational capability of the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet (PM&C) to meet the challenges of the next four years. The review finds PM&C demonstrates strong foundations. However, the review identified four priority areas for improvement that are critical to PM&C’s success.

This action plan commits to embedding and strengthening high‑quality evaluation across the Australian government. It guides decision‑making, supports continuous improvement, enhances accountability, and ensures programs are designed and delivered to achieve meaningful outcomes. The plan outlines 14 actions structured around four interconnected priorities to build a more effective, evidence‑informed public sector.

This paper explores how mobilising social impact investment can act as a powerful catalyst for relational public service reform. It argues that impact capital is not just a funding tool, but a lever to shift Whitehall culture towards collaboration, prevention and shared ownership of social challenges. The paper identifies four key enablers for success.

This report synthesises the findings of a project to help seven European countries build capacity for evidence-informed policymaking (EIPM) in governance and public administration. It identifies pathways for promoting EIPM across Europe to address Europe’s most pressing challenges, respond to the changing needs of governments, and strengthen the capacity and resilience of public administrations with...

A broad ranging review of the Victorian public sector and its operating environment with a focus on improving the delivery of core services and finding opportunities to create more budget capacity. It provides advice to the government on how to set up the budget process for the future, including an ongoing cycle of review to...