This report summarises extensive experimental research and advocacy over 2023 and 2024. It explores how both digital platforms’ systems and Australia’s voluntary regulatory framework are not ‘fit for purpose’ when it comes to mitigating the spread of misinformation and disinformation.

Improving the effectiveness and efficiency of public services is a priority for governments as the population ages and becomes wealthier. This case study looks into the critical success factors driving successful productivity enhancements in the non-market sector.

This policy briefing reflects discussions held at a roundtable of 20 experts from academia and civil society in March 2024, where participants explored the opportunities and challenges to regulate for transparency in the digital world in Australia. The briefing presents an overview of the discussion to advance thinking on best-practice transparency reporting and metrics specifically.

This paper makes the case that professional development aligned to new standards is key to driving teaching quality at all career stages. The author argues that models of professional learning that more clearly connect research to modelled practices and techniques, with time for practice, have better impacts on student outcomes.

The NSW Government seeks to reform emergency services levy funding to establish a fairer and more sustainable system. This document evaluates the government's case for legislative reform.