This paper examines the policy implications of areas where classical economic views have been overhauled in recent decades. It points to neglected policy levers for governments, with the potential to significantly boost economic growth and improve outcomes.

This paper highlights the importance of treating digital technologies as infrastructure to avoid fragmentation, duplication and costly inefficiencies. It proposes a public value measurement framework for digital infrastructure and identifies four key policy implications.

Evidence shows that services delivered by Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) have a 50% greater impact than if those same interventions were delivered through mainstream health services. This research report finds ACCOs could do much more if their infrastructure worked and recommends the Victorian Government act now to fund urgent repairs to make ACCO buildings safe...

This report highlights the pivotal role public financing can play in shaping a more resilient, competitive New South Wales economy. It focuses on the challenge of local manufacturing and outlines policy opportunities for public investments that could drive long-term economic growth.

For government to break out of the loop of demand for public services and innovate, it needs to find a way to prioritise prevention over day-to-day expenditure. This paper looks at how to shift the culture of public organisations to think ‘prevention first’ and target spending at activities which promise value for money and improve...