Data that is collected and analysed is often subject to gender bias, resulting in huge gaps in our understanding of how policies affect women. This analysis looks at the problem of women’s invisibility in data sets, using the example of transportation policy. Read More
The Coalition has won the federal election. So what will this mean for key policy areas? Read More
What have reforms to the old Building Code of Australia delivered? Is the new code good enough? Read More
Half a billion dollars sounds like a lot of money, but that really depends on what you’re spending it on. In Tuesday’s federal budget, the… Read More
Victoria's new Department of Transport will absorb two major agencies to further integrate the state's transport system, Secretary Paul Younis announced on Thursday. Read More
The exploding popularity of e-scooters could reshape mobility in our cities. Regulators need to adapt their approaches to handle the innovation rather than ban it altogether. Read More
Carolyn McNally, secretary of the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, announced her resignation on Monday amid a post-election shakeup. Read More
Paul Younis has been named officially as secretary of Victoria's new Department of Transport. Read More
In the wake of the major infrastructure projects underway in Australia, a former Australian Public Service staffer offers insightful and simple advice on how the procurement process could be improved for all parties involved. Read More
Lessons are there to be learned when it comes to emerging practices and mitigation of risks associated with poorly designed public procurement policies. Read More
Peter Harris has joined the board of Infrastructure Australia, about six months after retiring from his final major government role as chair of the Productivity… Read More
Victoria's obsession with urban sprawl means a constant supply of cheap new housing without angering existing residents. But while it's politically easy, there are big hidden costs. Read More
As the Australian population grows and centralises, the needs of urbanised areas evolve and expand. Technology is key to creating the smart cities that will accommodate them. Read More
Michel Masson, CEO of Infrastructure Victoria, discusses the increasing convergence of transport and energy policy, and the need for governments — at all levels and… Read More
The arrival of autonomous vehicles would ideally reduce the number of cars on our roads. But this is a pipedream without a robust public transport system and willingness to share. Read More
