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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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Urgent measures needed to boost STEM education in the regions, new report finds

10 February 2026

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Shaping the future of AI in schools: new roadmap for participatory approaches to AI in education

4 February 2026

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APPI CEO appointed to lead The Russell Group of Universities

21 January 2026

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The University of Melbourne bolsters government partnership to strengthen public policy across Australia

19 January 2026

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Policy Talks 2026: Research & Policy Trends in Education

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Building on strength: Advancing STEM education in regional, rural and remote NSW

Through an APPI Policy Challenge Grant, researchers from Charles Sturt University – led by Dr James Deehan – sought to understand the state of STEM education in rural, remote, and regional schools in New South Wales. To reduce longstanding equity gaps and strengthen pathways into future study, work and lifelong learning, Building on strength: Advancing STEM education in regional, rural and remote NSW outlines seven place-based, student-centred policy opportunities to fast-track progress.

Dr James Deehan, Dr Sarah Redshaw and Professor Lena Danaia

Governing AI in education: Policy opportunities for building participatory and equitable futures

Professor Kalervo N. Gulson, Associate Professor Simon Knight, Dr José-Miguel Bello y Villarino, Penny Robin Vlies, Xiaonan Huang, Professor Kirsty Kitto, Professor Leslie Loble AM, Dr Teresa Swist and Dr Bronwyn Cumbo

Policy opportunities to strengthen digitalisation of the New South Wales construction sector

Professor Srinath Perera, Professor Xiaohua Jin, Dr Marini Samaratunga, Professor Kathy Tannous, Professor Chyi Lin Lee, Ferose Hewavitharana and Mona Jahangirzadeh

A new path to home ownership for Australia’s ‘forever renters’: how NSW could lead the way

Caitlin McGee, Gordon Noble, Matt Daly and Josh Gilbert

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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.

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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.

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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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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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