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From awareness to action: bridging the ‘know-do’ gap in 2025

APO is proud to be supporting the biennial Evidence and Implementation Summit 2025 for the third time. In 2023, guest … More

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Focused on impact: APO stands for Australian Policy Online

For more than two decades, APO has connected policymakers, researchers, and communities with the evidence they need. In this blog, … More

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Guest blog: How to use the Commonwealth Evaluation Library to inform your work

APO is thrilled to launch the new Commonwealth Evaluation Library on APO, a landmark collection commissioned by the Australian Centre … More

APO has found a new home!

After 21 years at Swinburne University of Technology, APO will be joining the Susan McKinnon Foundation to continue it’s vital … More

15 years is too long! Closing the ‘know-do’ gap

APO is proud to be again supporting the Evidence and Implementation Summit 2023. In this guest blog, Associate Professor Robyn … 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

Importance of Harmony in and across LGBTQ+ and Indigenous Communities

A relatively new field of research offers insight into the intersection of being both Indigenous and of the LGBTIQ+ community … More

The importance of words: Changes to the Public Policy Taxonomy

There are welcome changes coming to policy surrounding First Peoples affairs, such as more First Peoples and First Peoples-led organisations … More

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