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

The dangers of misinformation surrounding Aboriginal deaths in custody

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following article contains the name of a person who has … 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

Creating equal learning opportunities for First Nations students

Connecting on Country, a new report from World Vision Australia and The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation, highlights the inequity … More

Guest blog: Evidence matters

APO is proud to be supporting the Evidence and Implementation Summit 2021. Dr Robyn Mildon makes the case for the … More

Addressing the over-representation of First Nations children in out-of-home care

According to the 2020 Family Matters Report, at June 19, 2019, 20,077 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were in Out … More

Ensuring access for all in the digital age

When people think of accessibility, physical accessibility often comes to mind: ramps, guide dogs and the wheelchair symbol. What is … More

Protecting First Nations Intellectual Property

Protocols have been written to assist with cross-cultural collaborations across industries, making it possible for First Nations people to work … More