This case study examines Korea’s use of participatory and collaborative approaches to policymaking through the Open Policy Lab (OPL). The OPL functions both as a platform and a structured methodology, bringing together subject-matter experts, frontline practitioners and other stakeholders to co‑create policies. It focuses particularly on early‑stage policy design under conditions of uncertainty and complexity.

2023 saw marked improvement in Japan-South Korea relations, coinciding with the deterioration of both nations' relationships with China. This report assesses the causes and outcomes of the shift, arguing that the partnership, which increasingly includes the US, makes Japan and South Korea key partners for advancing Australia’s economic and diplomatic interests.

This report summarises the outcomes of the inaugural Trilateral Dialogue between representatives of Australia, Japan and South Korea, including major themes, debates and recommendations that emerged.

This paper argues that the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are a once-in-generation opportunity to shift Australia's global arts and culture standing. Drawing on three international case studies this paper describes the steps these nations took to leverage their hosting of the Games to achieve lasting cultural, social, and economic benefits.

The analysis in this article finds strong evidence that existing governance and intergovernmental cooperation frameworks, in combination with their established service production and delivery ecosystems, have allowed the three countries to move towards real user-centric, integrated service production and delivery.