Organisation

McKinnon

Alternate Name:

Susan McKinnon Foundation

Guide

Climate and environmental whistleblowing


With the rising influence of fossil fuel industries over Australian politics, this guide has been produced to protect and empower environmental and climate whistleblowers. It is a practical legal resource to support any person to raise concerns about climate and environmental wrongdoing in Australia.
Report

The science of maths and how to apply it


Australian students’ results on international tests of mathematics (TIMMS) and numeracy (PISA) lag behind many comparable countries and have stagnated or declined compared to previous years. Policy responses to address disappointing educational outcomes have enjoyed limited overall success. The author of this paper argues that this is because a piece of practice and policy has...
Report

Achieving digital platform public transparency in Australia


This report explores some of the public transparency measures that might be possible in Australia, in both the online safety and misinformation and disinformation regulatory frameworks. It explores the current state of play and international best practice examples, and proposes some mechanisms that might improve transparency in Australia going forward.
Report

Screening that counts: why Australia needs universal early numeracy screening


International data have repeatedly shown many Australian school students struggle with mathematics. Around 10% of students achieve at a level that requires additional support, or are below international benchmarks. The author of this paper argues that education policymakers should take action to widely implement effective screening and intervention.
Assessment

Shadow SPI: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Transparency and Fit and Proper Persons) Bill 2024


Animal welfare has been an area of significant public interest. This Bill seeks to address gaps in the current animal welfare legislative framework in NSW. This document evaluates the government's case for legislative reform.