As more governments around the world adopt a “mission” approach to their biggest challenges, they should be informed by the experience of “Challenge” competitions used by cities.

Australia’s referendum on the Voice has highlighted the need for better regulation of social media platforms to prevent falsehoods corroding our democratic discourse.

Australia’s referendum on the Voice has highlighted the need for better regulation of social media platforms to prevent falsehoods corroding our democratic discourse.

Revenue-contingent loans for research-based start-ups could provide a sustainable model for boosting Australia’s R&D output.

Revenue-contingent loans for research-based start-ups could provide a sustainable model for boosting Australia’s R&D output.

Revenue-contingent loans for research-based start-ups could provide a sustainable model for boosting Australia’s R&D output.

The path to optimal collaboration between policymakers and researchers is long and winding – but innovative new institutions are helping accelerate the journey.

Modern slavery is a wicked problem for Australia—but effective coordination of the actors involved in prevention, law enforcement and victim protection can enable a more effective response.

It’s been a big first year for The Policymaker—here are our top five most-read articles for 2022.

The NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner explains why it’s in everyone’s interests to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking as a system-level challenge.