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Australia's democracy
is worth protecting
Our democracy is stronger than most. But the rules around politics have not kept up. Powered by McKinnon, Democracy Counts is a growing alliance of organisations and Australians brought together by a shared mission: to renew Australian democracy so that truth and the public interest win.
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McKinnon Prize
winners announced
McKinnon, in partnership with the University of Melbourne, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 McKinnon Political Leader of the Year. As the only award of its kind in Australia, the McKinnon Prize is an unapologetically positive initiative, celebrating those with a vision for impact, courage to collaborate across divides and integrity in protecting Democracy.
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Australia's first
multi-school organisation
Tasmania has begun the school year as a national test case for a UK-proven school improvement model that has lifted results in some of England’s most disadvantaged communities. The five-year trial draws on evidence from England’s multi-academy trust system, where independent inspections and longitudinal data show sustained improvements once schools join shared leadership and support structures.
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the national tax dialogue
and reform roadmap
In April, the National Tax Dialogue brought together senior leaders from across business, civil society and the policy community in a commitment to improve the tax reform environment. It led to the Tax Reform Roadmap – a shared commitment to reset the conditions for reform.
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RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
THE MCKINNON INDEX 2026
The McKinnon Index 2026 tracks how Australians understand, experience and participate in our democracy — from trust in leaders and institutions to whether people feel heard and represented.
This year's findings reveal strong support for democracy, alongside declining satisfaction with how it works. Explore what's changing, where experiences diverge and what it means for the future of Australian democracy.
our focus areas
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Australia faces specific challenges that require fresh thinking and proven solutions. From education inequality to economic productivity, we need policy approaches that work - not just in theory, but in practice. That’s why we focus on finding and implementing policy innovations that deliver measurable results.
NEWS & INSIGHTS
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The McKinnon Exchange: serious ideas for a complex world
Better outcomes require better institutions, better leadership and a political system capable of supporting both. The McKinnon Exchange is our quarterly publication, bringing together evidence, ideas and practical insight from across McKinnon's work to help Au
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