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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.
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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.
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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-…
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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
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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
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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 ➡️ apo.org.au/form/contributor-…
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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