Australia
Report
How the sausage is made: assessing Australian policymaking practices in the energy sector
This examination of policymaking in the energy sector combines research on the current state of the sector with five in-depth case studies, each measured against an assessment framework to identify areas for improvement. The report makes recommendations towards a more coordinated, evidence-based, and inclusive approach to energy policy.
Discussion paper
Democracy agenda for the 48th Parliament
The paper identifies 11 major reforms that would improve parliamentary debate, government accountability and openness, and the operation of integrity institutions. Three of the reforms would improve the deliberations of the 48th Parliament of Australia and make other reforms more achievable.
Report
Transforming Australia: SDG progress report 2024
An independent assessment of Australia’s progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), analysing key trends and exploring the pathways needed to achieve them by 2030 and 2050. It evaluates 80 indicators covering the economy, population health and wellbeing and state of the environment. It provides eight recommendations calling for bold and coordinated action.
Guide
Policymaking assessment framework
This assessment tool supports the measurement of the quality of policymaking processes – both existing and planned – across sectors. It provides a flexible framework for rating public policy processes using information available in the public domain. The framework's objective is to simplify the path towards best practice, evidence-informed policy.
Report
Inquiry into family violence orders
The report examines barriers to safety and fairness for victim-survivors in the state and territory family violence order system and the federal family law system, the important intersections between jurisdictions, and the accessibility of services and supports that victim-survivors need to navigate both systems safely and fairly. The report provides 11 recommendations.