Australian Public Policy Institute

We are excited to announce that the James Martin Institute for Public Policy will soon be renamed the Australian Public Policy Institute (APPI)! Follow us on LinkedIn and BlueSky to stay up to date with our website relaunch next month as APPI. Learn more: jmi.org.au/news/a-new-cha…

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We are excited to announce that the James Martin Institute for Public Policy will soon be renamed the Australian Public Policy Institute (APPI)! Follow us on LinkedIn and BlueSky to stay up to date with our website relaunch next month as APPI. Learn more: jmi.org.au/news/a-new-cha…

Today, JMI is excited to announce the launch of The Policymaker Podcast, a new limited-edition podcast series for 2025 that delves into some of the biggest public policy opportunities today. The series shares perspectives and experiences from a variety of experts in government, universities, industry and the community on effective and inclusive policymaking for the public good. Over the course of this season, it will look at some key topics on the minds of leading policy thinkers, considering how they impact Australian communities. Today's launch marks the release of the following episodes: 🎙 AI & Equity Featuring contributions from: - @tweetinjules – Australia’s eSafety Commissioner - Associate Professor @rvijeyarasa – @UTSLaw and Head & Creator of the Gender Legislative Index - @jtobiaswebb – Translational Science and Behavioural Design Architect, @AICyberFutures, @CharlesSturtUni 🎙The Net Zero Transition Featuring contributions from: - Dr @ThomasLongden3 – Senior Research Fellow, Urban Transformations Research Centre (UTRC), @westernsydneyu & 2023 JMI Grant Winner - Beth Mitchell – Head of Strategy, Beyond Zero Emissions - Anthony Lean, Secretary, NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Find links to listen below, and subscribe to The Policymaker Podcast to keep up to date with the latest episodes. Spotify: lnkd.in/gNHrfH58 Apple: lnkd.in/gUmPigJj Amazon Music: a.co/d/3vie8wC The Policymaker Podcast site: thepolicymaker.jmi.org.au/the-policymake… @eSafetyOffice @UTSEngage @decisionalysis #AIEthics #InclusiveInnovation #NetZeroAustralia #ClimateAction

💡 New article on The Policymaker Effective city-level planning is essential for Australia to meet its Net Zero targets. Australia can learn from leading global cities to improve policy coordination, employ targeted finance and harness research to develop more effective local climate policy. Read Ehsan Noroozinejad & Greg Morrison's article here: thepolicymaker.jmi.org.au/net-zero-citie… #housing #netzero #policyinnovation

Last night, JMI hosted its latest Policy Talks event at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music exploring how government action can promote gender equity in the workplace. As the largest employer in the Southern Hemisphere and the biggest employer of women in Australia, the NSW Government plays an essential role in shaping equitable working lives. We were honoured to have The Hon @CourtneyHoussos MLC, NSW Minister for Finance, Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement, and Natural Resources, provide the keynote for the evening. Her insights highlighted the critical role government plays in advancing gender equity and creating inclusive workplaces. The discussion drew from the JMI report “Building a more equitable future of work for women in NSW: Opportunities for government action”, authored by JMI Policy Challenge Grant winners Professor @ElizabethHill00 , Professor @Raecooper1 AO and their team from the University of Sydney. Alongside Professors Cooper and Hill, the event also featured insights from Dr Annie Pettitt, who shared concrete case studies and policy approaches from her work at NSW Treasury. The event was expertly hosted by Jane Reynaud, Executive Director for JMI Futures. Thank you to all policymakers, researchers and other experts who participated in this important conversation and stay tuned for a recap of the conversation on the JMI website in the coming days. #NSW #publicpolicy #FutureOfWork

Congratulations to the 2024 JMI Policy Challenge Grant Winners! 👏 The nine successful projects aim to develop and advance policy solutions in line with key government priorities including tackling social and affordable housing, the transition to a Net Zero economy, and redirecting investment to early intervention and prevention. Generating affordable housing through community land trusts | Lead researcher: Louise Crabtree-Hayes (@westernsydneyu) Bringing community voices into policy: renewables in the Hunter | Lead researcher: @AmandaTatts (@Sydney_Uni) Housing affordability and the teacher shortage: systemic implications | Lead researcher: @ScottEacott (@UNSW) Integrated policies for Net Zero and affordable housing | Lead researcher: Ehsan Noroozinejad (@westernsydneyu) Aboriginal-led justice solutions: strategies for reinvestment | Lead researcher: Fiona Allison (@UTSEngage) A new ‘build-to-rent-to-own’ model for ‘generation rent’ | Lead researcher: Caitlin McGee (@UTSEngage ) Advancing the Net Zero energy transition through co-design | Lead researcher: Simon Wright (@CharlesSturtUni ) Developing a place-based Childcare Stress Index | Lead researchers: Angela Smith and @RhondaItaoui (@westernsydneyu) Integrating evidence on early intervention in government policy | Lead researcher: @AlfredoPaloyo (@UOW) Read our article below to learn more about their projects and stay tuned for more updates over the coming weeks: jmi.org.au/news/nine-trai… #publicpolicy #research #innovation #grants

This week's podcast guest is Dilupa Nakandala, Associate Professor of Management at @westernsydneyu She tells us about her research and her recent policy paper for @JMIPublicPolicy, titled Recharging SME manufacturing in NSW. aumanufacturing.com.au/some-sme-centr…

👋 Meet our new Policy Fellows We recently welcomed @archieth0m (@UTSEngage ) and @Samara_Hand (@UNSW) as JMI Policy Fellows (Academic Stream). Archie and Samara will conduct joint policy research on new approaches to breaking the school-to-prison nexus and improving educational outcomes for all students. In this interview, we explore their insights and plans for addressing this critical policy challenge through their fellowship. Read the interview here: jmi.org.au/news/new-appro…

💡New article on The Policymaker SMEs are critical to NSW and Australia’s manufacturing landscape and are vital to economic renewal. However, manufacturing SMEs have struggled to increase productivity by harnessing advanced technologies. As government deepens its focus on industry policy, here’s how to fix that. Read @DiluJN's article here: thepolicymaker.jmi.org.au/how-government… #industry #SMEs #manufacturing @westernsydneyu

The James Martin Institute for Public Policy (JMI) has released a report outlining key policy opportunities to enhance the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in NSW manufacturing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the bedrock of NSW’s manufacturing industry, making up 99 per cent of manufacturing firms in NSW. They underpin the state’s significant contribution to Australia’s total manufacturing income and workforce. Embracing advanced technologies is critical for manufacturing firms’ competitiveness and growth. However, many SMEs have been slow to adopt advanced digital technologies, missing out on improved performance and economic impact. Authored by Associate Professor @DiluJN from @westernsydneyu as part of her JMI Policy Fellowship, Recharging SME manufacturing in NSW identifies strategic actions to drive technological adoption and enhance industry productivity. Download the report here: jmi.org.au/wp-content/upl… #research #industry40 #SMES #policyinnovation

Great piece by CPD's @CGaukroger in @JMIPublicPolicy's Policymaker today, that explains that by measuring outcomes beyond immediate upfront costs, governments can develop a more holistic understanding of the downstream effects of their decisions. thepolicymaker.jmi.org.au/better-budgeti…

🎬 Watch highlights We are excited to share the recap of The Policymaker Summit 2024! This year’s Summit aimed to advance practical policy opportunities to support intergenerational equity. Discussions covered housing, energy, transport, education, and economic policy, among others, with leaders in the field. We asked the CEO of JMI Libby Hackett and the moderators of each panel, @decisionalysis, @nareenyoung, and @karmeit, about their key takeaways from the event. The Summit also featured video contributions from The Hon @pruecar MP, Deputy Premier Minister for Education and Early Learning, and Minister for Western Sydney,The Hon Dr @ALeighMP MP Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities, Treasury and Employment, and The Hon @paulscullymp , NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces. Click here to watch jmi.org.au/news/policymak…. We would like to thank all those who contributed to making the event a success, including a range of exhibitors. #event #community #Publicpolicy #JMISummit24 @UTSEngage @westernsydneyu @UNSW @UOW @Sydney_Uni @CharlesSturtUni

💡 New article on The Policymaker Local microfactories have the potential to sustainably supply the metals and critical materials needed for Australia’s green transition. But what are the right policy settings to support the reprocessing of waste for manufacturing? Read @VeenaSahajwalla & Anirban Ghose's article here: thepolicymaker.jmi.org.au/turning-waste-… @UNSW @anneirvine #sustainability #industry #policymaking

💡 New article on The Policymaker Recent changes to Australia’s Paid Parental Leave scheme are a positive development. However, government can do more to value care work as a social good, including by encouraging fathers to take paternity leave and integrating parental leave with childcare and education policies. Read Sarah Duffy & @EmileeGilbert7 article here: thepolicymaker.jmi.org.au/a-more-equitab… @westernsydneyu #policymaking #parentalleave

@GeorgiaAHeath @nareenyoung @VerityFirth Hi Georgia, we’ll post a summary and a highlights video in the coming days, so keep an eye out.

✍️ New article on The Policymaker Australians should embrace prefabricated homes as an efficient and sustainable way to boost supply and lower prices. Government should lead the way with a supportive policy framework Read Dr Parisa Ziaesaeidi's article here: thepolicymaker.jmi.org.au/boosting-housi… @westernsydneyu #housing #policyinnovation

✍️Now on The Policymaker: Key insights ahead of the JMI Policymaker Summit 2024 Some governments are starting to develop better frameworks to understand the benefits of investing in long-term wellbeing and prevention. Here’s where to start. Read Hannah Lobb's article here: thepolicymaker.jmi.org.au/prioritising-p… Learn more about the Summit and register here : jmi.org.au/events/policym…

✍️Policymaker Article A childcare system that responds to the actual needs of families and local communities will improve equity and increase productivity. Here’s what a flexible, place-based approach might look like. Read Dr Teddy Nagaddya, Dr @jennacondie , Dr Sharlotte Tusasiirwe & Professor @Kate_Huppatz' article here: thepolicymaker.jmi.org.au/australia-need… @westernsydneyu

⭐ JMI Policymaker Summit - Panellist Announcement Panel 2: Setting strategic directions for the Australian economy – shaping the markets This session will consider how policy can set new directions for a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable economy for Australia. In light of the Future Made in Australia agenda, the panel will consider major economic challenges and opportunities including boosting productivity, ensuring a future-ready job market, leveraging and promoting key industries and emerging technologies, and aligning the markets for environmental sustainability, amongst others. Meet the speakers: 🎤 Dr @karmeit (Moderator), Head of Australasia, UN-backed @PRI_News 🎤 Professor Barney Glover AO AO, Commissioner, @JobsandSkillsAU 🎤 Barry Sterland, Commissioner, @ozprodcom 🎤 @sallyannw , CEO,@CicadaInnov 🎤 Ryan Winn, CEO, @ScienceAU Learn more and register for the event at: jmi.org.au/events/policym… Stay tuned for more updates on the Policymaker Summit. #community #event #university #policymaking #policy @CharlesSturtUni @UNSW @UTSEngage @Sydney_Uni @UOW @westernsydneyu