For more than two decades, APO has connected policymakers, researchers, and communities with the evidence they need. In this blog, … More
Author: Brigid van Wanrooy
Director, APO
Connecting communities with curated Collections of policy and research
Do you have easy access to the latest research and policy for your work? APO enables evidence-informed decisions by curating … More
How to find a policy expert
The key to developing evidence-based policy is for policymakers to form trusted relationships with research experts who can apply their … More
A perfect match in public policy: Introducing the SMF Collection
In December 2023, it was announced that the Susan McKinnon Foundation (SMF) was partnering with the Analysis & Policy Observatory … More
Join us in the free knowledge ecosystem
Many of us rely on Wikipedia as a ‘go-to’ source of reliable information. However, this free encyclopaedia wouldn’t exist without … More
The missing link in the free knowledge ecosystem
APO and Wikimedia have both been existing in the free knowledge ecosystem for the last two decades. They have finally … More
Lived experience and research: Complementary or competitors in the policy process?
While lip service is frequently paid to the importance of incorporating research evidence and lived experience into the policymaking process, … More
Public service capability: A matter for everyone
APO Director, Brigid van Wanrooy, explains why she is relieved that the Australian Public Service has not gained traction as an issue for voters and what we can do instead to promote transparent and accountable public policy and services.
In your own words: 2021 subscriber survey results
APO Director, Brigid van Wanrooy discusses the survey findings and we hear directly from our subscribers.
The fight of our lives: combating misinformation
A global pandemic in the digital age has been a dangerous cocktail resulting in widespread misinformation. Director, Brigid van Wanrooy … More
The art of APO: Making policy and research discoverable
Director Brigid van Wanrooy reflects on what she has learnt about the important contribution of information management and asks you to consider whether APO really is replaceable.
A new addition to the Disability Research Collection
We are excited to let you know about the addition of a Topic in Focus within our Disability Research Collection, … More
2020 Subscriber Survey: What we heard and how we’re responding
The results from APO’s annual Subscriber Survey are in! As in previous years, we learned a lot about how APO … More
What a year! Time for a break
As we look expectantly to the arrival of 2021, APO Director, Brigid van Wanrooy takes a brief look back at … More
Introducing My APO+
We are excited to bring you My APO+ — a membership service that saves you time by tailoring content to … More
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