APO exists to champion open access and evidence-informed decision-making.
For many years, this platform was a place for researchers and policymakers to meet in dialogue, sadly, this is no longer the case.
We won’t be posting or engaging here anymore.
This Week’s Top Report is: Tax Green Paper
➡️ apo.org.au/node/329119 by @spenderallegra
An independent approach to tax reform that sets out to build consensus on the need for change, and encourage debate on how best to achieve it.
TWTR is: Placing social connection at the heart of public policy in the United Kingdom and Australia
➡️apo.org.au/node/329025
@TheMatilda_USyd @UCLPolicyLab
An evidence-based charting of sustainable interventions to strengthen connection at the structural level. #loneliness
The researchers at @AusMHThinkTank added this resource to APO to reach a wider policy and practice audience.
Find out how to add your report to APO ➡️ apo.org.au/form/contributor-…
On APO: Australia's tax mix➡️apo.org.au/node/329002 @PBO_AU
We’ve just received over $10b in tax cuts and already people are warning us about the impact of bracket creep over the next decade.
Cool it, folks!
apo.org.au/node/329002
JUST RELEASED: Paying the price: the cost of a crisis on Australians' standards of living ➡️ apo.org.au/node/329014 @Aust_Parliament
This examination of the economic pressures facing Australians recommends sweeping policy changes to alleviate the growing cost-of-living crisis
On APO:How's life? 2024: Well-being and resilience in times of crisis➡️apo.org.au/node/328942 @OECD
This resonates with me — the US feels like a very disconnected society. Source: apo.org.au/sites/default/fil…
On APO: Reducing poverty in retirement: the pension systems of Australia, Sweden and Norway (Oct 2024)➡️apo.org.au/node/328870 @NordicPolicyCtr
Reducing poverty in retirement: the pension systems of Australia, Sweden and Norway apo.org.au/node/328870
TWTR is: Australians’ subjective wellbeing in 2024: the housing and financial divide from ‘boomers’ to ‘zoomers’ ➡️apo.org.au/node/328969 @Deakin
The survey finds life satisfaction has reached a record low alongside growing intergenerational divides in financial wellbeing.
The researchers at Deakin Uni added this resource to APO to reach a wider policy and practice audience, and it’s worked: it’s received over 120 downloads so far!
Find out how to add your report to APO ➡️
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On APO: A whole-of-government approach to population policy for Australia ➡️apo.org.au/node/203501
@DrDemography examines the 'problematisation of population' and consequently, immigration and what this means for a population policy.
What would a population policy look like for Australia? apo.org.au/sites/default/fil… #auspol
OUT TODAY: Ethics and professional accountability: structural challenges in the audit, assurance and consultancy industry➡️apo.org.au/node/328941
Inquiry into the conduct of the 'Big Four' consultancy firms. Recommends PwC not tender for govt work until investigations are over.
TWTR is: Trump 2.0: what Donald Trump’s return would mean for Australia and the world
➡️ apo.org.au/node/327952 @LowyInstitute
This collection of essays, published in August, takes a wide lens to assess the local and global implications of a second Trump presidency.
ON APO: Procurement by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through its Australian Passport Office➡️apo.org.au/node/328882
The report finds procurement processes were not open & competitive and decision-making was not sufficiently accountable or transparent. #DFAT
TWTR is: Australia's health tracker: chronic conditions by socioeconomic status ➡️ bit.ly/3NOqgvE @victoriauninews
The health gap is growing: people with disadvantage are 50% more likely to die prematurely from chronic conditions. Four policy priorities are proposed.
OUT TODAY: State of the climate 2024 ➡️apo.org.au/node/328866
Australia’s weather and climate has continued to change, with an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more intense heavy rainfall, and sea level rise.
@CSIRO @BOM_au #climatecrisis
NEW RELEASE: NACC’s decision not to investigate referrals from the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme➡️apo.org.au/node/328856
@NACCgovau will appoint an independent person to reconsider the decision, after finding several areas of concern but no intentional wrongdoing.
NEW RELEASE: COVID-19 Response Inquiry report ➡️apo.org.au/node/328838
"The inquiry heard a recognition that Australia was one of the most successful countries in its pandemic response & yet, like other countries, was not adequately prepared for a pandemic".
@EconomistAnge
On APO: Counting the cost: addressing the impact of low levels of literacy and numeracy in the workplace ➡️ apo.org.au/node/328752 by @The_AiGroup
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This Week’s Top Report is:
Evidence informed policy making ➡️ bit.ly/4f0Tsvy
In this speech to @SACESAdelaide, Steven Kennedy argues that in a complex policy environment, a focus on evidence can be a path forward in disagreements & build trust in government @Treasury_AU



















