This report explores how governments can overcome barriers to deliver high-quality impact evaluations to contribute to policy development. It sets out the main evaluation methods available, ranging from randomised trials to quasi-experimental approaches, and highlights the conditions under which each can be applied.

Non‑compete clauses stop employees from joining competing companies or starting their own rival businesses. This study looked at the link between non‑compete clauses and wages in Australia. It finds that workers with these clauses usually don’t get higher pay in return. The findings support government action to reduce harmful uses of non‑compete clauses.

The Boosting Apprentice Commencements (BAC) and Completing Apprentice Commencements programs aimed to support businesses take on an apprenticeship or traineeship during the COVID-19 pandemic. This evaluation sought to answer questions covering apprentice commencements and completions, apprentice and employer characteristics, and cost effectiveness. There are 7 major lessons for the design of future policies outlined in...

This review is part of the Australian Government's work in conducting reviews of laws to assess how they apply to artificial intelligence (AI) use. This report outlines that the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), when combined with other laws, can generally handle challenges that come with AI products and services. It makes six findings.

The modelling and analysis report examines the impact of the net zero transformation on Australia and provides insights into the economic opportunities from different pathways. The report was prepared to support the development of Australia’s net zero plan and sector plans. It makes five key conclusions.