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Powering decisions that shape the world

 

We are a world-leading research, evidence, evaluation and communications agency, helping our clients to solve the next generation of public policy challenges.

 

Our thinking

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Understanding Susceptibility to Online Harms Among Australians

A pilot using a high-fidelity simulated social media environment to measure areas of vulnerability and identify groups with higher levels of susceptibility to influence.

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The Reykjavik Index for Leadership

Established in 2018 as the first global measure of perceptions of women and men's suitability for positions of leadership across the G7 and more than 40 other countries, covering all continents.

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The Leaders' Report

How can public campaigns be made efficient and effective? The 2023 edition of The Leader's Report presents the results of our survey of government communications professionals.

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Public Sector Reputation Index Australia

Our Reputation Index uses a globally validated reputation measurement framework - benchmarking public sector agencies across New Zealand, Australia and Singapore.

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Understanding Australians' Reactions to Artificial Intelligence

Three quarters of Australians used an artificial intelligence tool in the past year. Use cases are diverse, spanning personal and business functions. While this broad footprint shows signs of enhancing our productivity, it also brings with it clear points of vulnerability that may require attention from policymakers and regulators.

Our services

We work end-to-end
across the 
public policy development cycle

We combine expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies and data science, connecting governments with citizens across the world. We work with our clients to create policy interventions, design better public services, and unlock behaviour change. 

We support the rapid development of policy thinking in moments of urgency. We implement policies on the ground for multi-laterals. We build communications to reach diverse and complex audiences.  

We provide the evidence base for policy design and decision making in governments and multilateral organisations around the world.

We help you enhance the design and development of public policies, programmes and interventions at every stage of the lifecycle to deliver public value.

Our experts have deep expertise and experience in understanding citizens' behaviour and deconstructing the complex range of levers that can drive change.

Our expertise in political and opinion polling helps governments and policymakers make informed decisions and contribute to the quality of public debate.

Our latest thinking

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Our expert teams around the world regularly produce research and insights relating to public policy issues. 

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