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The Policy Lab

The Policy Lab at the University of Melbourne explores big questions about public policy decision making, policy design, and how we know what’s working. We work in partnerships with governments and other organisations in Australia and internationally.

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  • What shapes public attitudes toward immigrants and refugees

    What shapes public attitudes toward immigrants and refugees

    Ongoing conflict in Syria and a crisis of displacement has placed issues of refugee and immigration policy on the agenda of wealthy…
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    Tamas Wells
    Sep 11, 2018
    The emerging role of innovation labs. Canberra Workshop October 15

    The emerging role of innovation labs. Canberra Workshop October 15

    At The Policy Lab at The University of Melbourne we have been studying the rapid growth of public sector innovation labs around the world…
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    Tamas Wells
    Aug 21, 2018
    Thinking Creatively, Acting Routinely?

    Thinking Creatively, Acting Routinely?

    On Wednesday June 6, Director of The Policy Lab Professor Jenny Lewis will give a public lecture on ‘Thinking Creatively, Acting Routinely…
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    Tamas Wells
    May 21, 2018
    Can experts freeze public deliberation?

    Can experts freeze public deliberation?

    Expert advice, particularly around issues such as health, is widely drawn on to improve public policy. Experts can steer public…
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    Tamas Wells
    May 3, 2018
    What you need to know about Public Sector Innovation Labs in Australia and New Zealand

    What you need to know about Public Sector Innovation Labs in Australia and New Zealand

    A vibrant public sector innovation landscape is emerging in Australia and New Zealand. Public sector innovation (PSI) units are…
    Go to the profile of Tamas Wells
    Tamas Wells
    Apr 11, 2018
    Exciting new job opportunities at The Policy Lab

    Exciting new job opportunities at The Policy Lab

    We have three new job opportunities at The Policy Lab.
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    Tamas Wells
    Mar 28, 2018
    Is co-design a policy unicorn?

    Is co-design a policy unicorn?

    There has been a plethora of claims in recent years about what co-design can do and why we should be using it, especially in the public…
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    Emma Blomkamp
    Mar 6, 2018
    New research projects for The Policy Lab

    New research projects for The Policy Lab

    2017 has been an exciting year for The Policy Lab. We have turned one year old, begun several new research projects and landed some…
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    Tamas Wells
    Dec 21, 2017

    What is stopping social scientists from collaborating more?

    Research collaboration, broadly meaning teams of researchers working together on a common topic, is being encouraged within countries…
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    Jenny Lewis
    Oct 18, 2017
    In search of a “policy cycle” in Indonesia

    In search of a “policy cycle” in Indonesia

    A research note from The Policy Lab.
    Go to the profile of Emma Blomkamp
    Emma Blomkamp
    Oct 15, 2017
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