To assess the value of the Census, we need to assess the additional value it generates over alternatives in its absence.

If your department is underfunded and overworked, reading about other agencies’ ambitious innovation projects can be overwhelming. But most government innovations aren’t built with big budgets or flashy technology.

Being ‘all-knowing’ about a simple, reactive solution can prevent us from lifting our gaze beyond the work we’re doing or currently funding. It's a leadership…

Senior Home Affairs executive Rachel Noble has been appointed to lead the Australian Cyber Security Centre, following the departure of Alastair MacGibbon at the end…

The concepts of “hybrid warfare” and the “grey zone” arguably build on longstanding military strategies. What is relatively new is adversaries exploiting information technology vulnerabilities…

June 19, 2019 is the 50th anniversary of Australia’s industrial relations system endorsing the principle of “equal pay for equal work”. Yet, five decades on,…

A new audit on fraud and corruption tells Victorian councils to "appreciate" their responsibilities.  …

A Q&A between Dr Anna Williamson, of the Sax Institute, and Evidence Matters, discussing how public health researchers and policymakers can work best together.

Many of the myths about quantitative easing in the US have migrated to Australia and are now being heard from Australian politicians. The comments reflect…

Innovative leadership is needed, as climate interventions across Australia’s many ecosystems will require approval from many interest groups, and be consistent with Australia’s obligations under…

Businesses provide us with many plans and deals to make us feel like we are in control, but too many choices actually leads most of…

The NSW Government’s 2019-20 Budget is maintaining a strong focus on delivering jobs, according to Minister for Jobs and Investment Stuart Ayres. However, despite NSW …

The Andrews Labor Government is seeking feedback on a proposed Local Government Act with six new reforms that aim to “deliver better outcomes for local…

Statistical agencies worldwide have come under pressure from ministers to provide greater justification for the hundreds of millions of dollars of costs of a national…