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[Australian Policy Online (APO) @APOorgau]

APO exists to champion open access and evidence-informed decision-making.

For many years, this platform was a place for researchers and policymakers to meet in dialogue, sadly, this is no longer the case.

We won’t be posting or engaging here anymore.

[Australian Policy Online (APO) @APOorgau]

This Week’s Top Report is: Tax Green Paper
➡️ https://t.co/SfU0pyYNW1 by @spenderallegra

An independent approach to tax reform that sets out to build consensus on the need for change, and encourage debate on how best to achieve it.

[Australian Policy Online (APO) @APOorgau]

The researchers at @AusMHThinkTank added this resource to APO to reach a wider policy and practice audience.

Find out how to add your report to APO ➡️ https://t.co/wQkOiNXOJq

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TWTR is: Placing social connection at the heart of public policy in the United Kingdom and Australia
➡️https://t.co/Sk1vFX9Dlr
@TheMatilda_USyd @UCLPolicyLab

An evidence-based charting of sustainable interventions to strengthen connection at the structural level. #loneliness

[Australian Policy Online (APO) @APOorgau]

On APO: Australia's tax mix➡️https://t.co/akkl0YhBkM @PBO_AU

[peter davidson @pagdavidson]

We’ve just received over $10b in tax cuts and already people are warning us about the impact of bracket creep over the next decade.
Cool it, folks!
https://t.co/DSNFMGxjTd

[Australian Policy Online (APO) @APOorgau]

JUST RELEASED: Paying the price: the cost of a crisis on Australians' standards of living ➡️ https://t.co/p4irkkiwgI @Aust_Parliament

This examination of the economic pressures facing Australians recommends sweeping policy changes to alleviate the growing cost-of-living crisis

[Australian Policy Online (APO) @APOorgau]

On APO:How's life? 2024: Well-being and resilience in times of crisis➡️https://t.co/61nfiY2aUP @OECD

[Dr. Peter Slattery @PeterSlattery1]

This resonates with me — the US feels like a very disconnected society. Source: https://t.co/ZYr6TPWpIW

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On APO: Reducing poverty in retirement: the pension systems of Australia, Sweden and Norway (Oct 2024)➡️https://t.co/czukvcy64Q @NordicPolicyCtr

[Savitri Taylor @SavitriTaylor]

Reducing poverty in retirement: the pension systems of Australia, Sweden and Norway https://t.co/1SCGcan3TY

[Australian Policy Online (APO) @APOorgau]

The researchers at Deakin Uni added this resource to APO to reach a wider policy and practice audience, and it’s worked: it’s received over 120 downloads so far!

Find out how to add your report to APO ➡️
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TWTR is: Australians’ subjective wellbeing in 2024: the housing and financial divide from ‘boomers’ to ‘zoomers’ ➡️https://t.co/hKtn3vpnhm @Deakin

The survey finds life satisfaction has reached a record low alongside growing intergenerational divides in financial wellbeing.

[Australian Policy Online (APO) @APOorgau]

On APO: A whole-of-government approach to population policy for Australia ➡️https://t.co/K17LWt3X9Y

@DrDemography examines the 'problematisation of population' and consequently, immigration and what this means for a population policy.

[Dr Liz Allen @DrDemography]

What would a population policy look like for Australia? https://t.co/RmPpWloexY #auspol

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OUT TODAY: Ethics and professional accountability: structural challenges in the audit, assurance and consultancy industry➡️https://t.co/iWxqZ75w5a

Inquiry into the conduct of the 'Big Four' consultancy firms. Recommends PwC not tender for govt work until investigations are over.

[Australian Policy Online (APO) @APOorgau]

TWTR is: Trump 2.0: what Donald Trump’s return would mean for Australia and the world
➡️ https://t.co/0q3e83LyQX @LowyInstitute
This collection of essays, published in August, takes a wide lens to assess the local and global implications of a second Trump presidency.

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ON APO: Procurement by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through its Australian Passport Office➡️https://t.co/fwwbxpgRyM

The report finds procurement processes were not open & competitive and decision-making was not sufficiently accountable or transparent. #DFAT

[Australian Policy Online (APO) @APOorgau]

TWTR is: Australia's health tracker: chronic conditions by socioeconomic status ➡️ https://t.co/mktvUPP4Sg @victoriauninews
The health gap is growing: people with disadvantage are 50% more likely to die prematurely from chronic conditions. Four policy priorities are proposed.

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OUT TODAY: State of the climate 2024 ➡️https://t.co/7Mq3hHjHIz

Australia’s weather and climate has continued to change, with an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more intense heavy rainfall, and sea level rise.

@CSIRO @BOM_au #climatecrisis

[Australian Policy Online (APO) @APOorgau]

NEW RELEASE: NACC’s decision not to investigate referrals from the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme➡️https://t.co/Y9cvNJuA5x
@NACCgovau will appoint an independent person to reconsider the decision, after finding several areas of concern but no intentional wrongdoing.

[Australian Policy Online (APO) @APOorgau]

NEW RELEASE: COVID-19 Response Inquiry report ➡️https://t.co/DHc9EfJLh0

"The inquiry heard a recognition that Australia was one of the most successful countries in its pandemic response & yet, like other countries, was not adequately prepared for a pandemic".
@EconomistAnge

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On APO: Counting the cost: addressing the impact of low levels of literacy and numeracy in the workplace ➡️ https://t.co/5LwwG0pr5r by @The_AiGroup

[Australian Policy Online (APO) @APOorgau]

This Week’s Top Report is:
Evidence informed policy making ➡️ https://t.co/haHvtvpdEY
In this speech to @SACESAdelaide, Steven Kennedy argues that in a complex policy environment, a focus on evidence can be a path forward in disagreements & build trust in government @Treasury_AU