Government has emerged as a decisive strategic investor in Australia, helping shape markets to address complex policy challenges. How did it get here and what can it do next?

Harnessing the skills and insight of people with experience in the system is the key to sustainable and transformative reform of our child protection systems.

Appointing some ministers from outside parliament could help boost representation and improve policymaking.

What does successful knowledge brokering between climate scientists and government look like?

Australia needs a more deliberate approach to industrial policy to achieve a productivity dividend within tight budget constraints – here’s how.

Financial literacy, workplace skills, health consciousness and independent living should all be core lessons for Australian high schoolers.

With Australia’s Online Safety Act under review, regulators should take heed of the UK’s experience in imposing duties of care on digital platforms.

The transition from school to university is a pivotal moment in the lives of young people – how can we better support their choices for improved individual and social outcomes?