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MCKINNON PUBLIC SECTOR
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The effectiveness of Australia’s public sector directly impacts our nation’s productivity and success. A robust and high-performing public sector is essential for translating policy decisions into tangible outcomes that benefit all Australians.
CURRENT PROGRAMS
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APO supports evidence-informed policy and decision-making by curating public policy and research published by organisations and making it accessible and useable.
APO is an essential part of Australia's policy ecosystem delivering the latest in policy and research to people working across government, industry, not-for-profits and research.
After 21 years at Swinburne University, APO joined McKinnon in 2024.
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Our policy team is dedicated to improving the effectiveness of the public sector. We focus on better understanding the productivity of public services, developing frameworks to measure this productivity, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring transparency in how performance is assessed.
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We support policymaking solutions that improve lives and strengthen trust in governments.
Our approach includes reviewing policies to identify best practices and opportunities for systemic improvement, advocating for the creation of new systems and processes to enhance policy quality, and collaborating with the policymaking ecosystem to boost capacity, capability, and quality.
EXPLORE PUBLIC SECTOR INSIGHTS
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McKinnon is working to achieve its vision that the Statement of Public Interest (SPI) creates pressure and accountability for rigorous and transparent legislative policymaking processes, which in turn results in better outcomes for citizens.
McKinnon partnered with the late Professor Emeritus Richard Mulgan to analyse the transcripts and findings of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme and identified key lessons to guide the behaviour of current and future public servants.
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leadership
The quality of Australia’s political leadership directly impacts our nation’s ability to address complex challenges and seize opportunities. That is why we invest in building and celebrating exceptional Leaders.
DEMOCRACY
A resilient and vibrant democracy requires constant vigilance and renewal. Supporting and strengthening our democratic foundations has become critical for Australia’s future.
POLICY INNOVATION
Australia faces specific challenges that require fresh thinking and proven solutions. From education inequality to economic productivity, we need policy approaches that work - not in theory, but in practice.