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MCKINNON LEADERSHIP
EXCEPTIONAL POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
The quality of Australia’s political leadership directly impacts our nation’s ability to address complex challenges and seize opportunities. The capabilities and character of our political leaders have never been more critical to Australia’s future.
OUR PROGRAMS
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This groundbreaking partnership with Monash University addresses a fundamental gap: the lack of structured professional development for parliamentarians. McKinnon Institute (MKI) delivers rigorously curated programs that equip politicians and their advisers to tackle the big challenges. To date, 30% of all parliamentarians have participated in an MKI program.
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The McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership is a collaboration between McKinnon and the University of Melbourne and is Australia's only independent, non-partisan award for outstanding political leadership.
Established in 2017, this prestigious award celebrates political leaders who demonstrate exceptional vision, collaboration, courage, and ethical behaviour. By highlighting exceptional leadership the prize creates important national conversation, reinforcing trust in our political leaders and inspiring the future leaders which is critical for a well functioning Democracy.
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DEMOCRACY
Strengthening democracy
A resilient and vibrant democracy requires constant vigilance and renewal. Supporting and strengthening our democratic foundations has become critical for Australia’s future.
PUBLIC SECTOR
Productivity and effectiveness
The effectiveness of Australia’s public sector directly impacts our nation’s productivity and success. That is why we invest in developing measurable frameworks that drive impact and making research and resources accessible and useable.
POLICY INNOVATION
Practical Policy approaches
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 the best policy innovation to accelerate progress and build trust.