Insights
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Citizen decision makers
by Wayne Burns
The rise of social media and convergence of mobile and computing technology are catalysts for a major shift in how the Australian public sector involves citizens in decision-making processes.Read more
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eBay and online retailing in the Australian retail industry
by Jerome Fahrer
eBay.com.au is Australia’s leading online marketplace with over five million unique visitors each month.Read more
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New thinking on school funding
by Peter Noonan
As part of a comprehensive review of school funding arrangements, the Australian Government commissioned ACG to investigate the feasibility of a schooling resource standard.Read more
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Evaluation and influence
by Luke Condon
Policy development can be a complex and messy business, with many competing demands, considerations, advice and recommendations. A key consideration for analysts and advisers on policy development is whether their analysis and advice is accepted and used, and how to evaluate policy outcomes. These issues were considered at the recent Australasian Evaluation Society 2011 International Conference ...Read more
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iVote - online voting ticks the right boxes
by Kerry Barwise
The March 2011 NSW State General Election featured the first use of an electronic voting system. The iVote electronic voting system was designed to allow people with impaired vision to exercise their democratic right to a secret ballot. iVote also helps people with other disabilities that have difficulty attending a polling place, and people unable to attend a polling place on Election Day.Read more
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Superannuation Guarantee: 20 years on
by Jerome Fahrer
Australia’s superannuation guarantee was announced in 1991. Twenty years on, the Australian Government has flagged proposals to increase the superannuation guarantee levy from 9 to 12 percent.Read more