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The Australian Public Policy Institute believes that good public policy starts with evidence. Based in Sydney and Canberra, APPI was established by government and a coalition of universities to ensure that public policy is informed by world-leading experts for the benefit of all Australians.

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Building stronger economic evidence for early childhood investment in NSW

22 October 2026

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Rethinking the policy playbook in a volatile era

7 October 2026

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Australian Public Policy Institute appoints new Chief Executive Officer

2 October 2026

APPI events

The Policymaker Summit 2026 – Policy in a volatile era: rethinking the playbook’

Latest APPI reports

Strengthening economic evaluation of early childhood interventions in NSW

Strengthening economic evaluation of early childhood interventions in NSW, by University of Wollongong Professor Alfredo R. Paloyo and Dr Ryan Joseph R. Dizon, examines how NSW evaluates early childhood programs and identifies opportunities to strengthen economic evidence for investment decisions. The research reviewed publicly available evidence on NSW Government-funded early childhood intervention programs. It found that most programs had been evaluated for outcomes and effectiveness, but economic evaluation remained uncommon.

Professor Alfredo R. Paloyo and Dr Ryan Joseph R. Dizon

Investing in Aboriginal-led justice solutions

Associate Professor Fiona Allison, Associate Professor Gareth Bryant, Mekayla Cochrane, Daniel Daylight, Haylee Davis, Associate Professor Steven Hemming, Associate Professor Ben Spies-Butcher, Dr Mark Riboldi and Emma Whitnall

Three policy priorities for Australia’s energy transition

Jack Isherwood

The impacts of Heritage Conservation Areas on housing delivery in Sydney: A call for reform

Meagan Kanaley

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Uniting government and universities to improve public policy

APPI drives effective policy outcomes across all government areas through evidence-based solutions that harness leading university expertise. Our government-university collaboration model supports policy development for Australia’s most pressing challenges.

Government Policy Projects

Addressing complex, multidimensional public policy challenges through collaboration between policymakers, university researchers, and practitioners. We deliver rapid response projects for time-sensitive government policy needs.

Policy Grants and Fellowships

Supporting innovative policy-focused research through prestigious Challenge Grants and Fellowship programs. Our Policy Fellows pursue independent research that generates practical policy solutions for government implementation.

Capability-building

Enhancing skills and knowledge exchange for established and emerging policy experts. Our practitioner-centered programs drive capability-building and best practice in contemporary evidence-based policymaking.

Impact and Engagement

Facilitating collaboration through The Policymaker Summit, roundtables, and international peer networks. We provide platforms for government university collaboration and practical policy development across sectors.

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Our work is specifically designed to support Australian policymakers in a rapidly evolving policy landscape.

Policy Research Expertise Across Australia's Critical Challenges

APPI drives effective policy outcomes across multiple areas that shape Australia’s future through evidence-based policy research and comprehensive policy analysis.

Our government policy research and policy development work harnesses leading university expertise to address complex challenges spanning economic growth, environmental sustainability, infrastructure development, and social wellbeing.

We deliver practical, evidence-based policy solutions that create lasting impact for Australian policymakers and communities nationwide through rigorous research methodologies and cross-sector collaboration.

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