Better Governance and Policy
Building a Better Future: Housing and Homelessness
Released in conjunction with World Homeless Day, and in partnership with the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, Building a Better Future: Housing and Homelessness showcases key research by Monash experts from across disciplines. The collection examines housing and homelessness from multiple perspectives and acknowledges the central role that secure housing plays in the well-being and dignity of all people, and provide salient advice for policy makers charged with building a better future.
Better Governance and Policy
Better Governance and Policy advances the design and practice of governance and policy in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. We draw upon research strengths from all faculties and disciplines to support local and global government, and policy development.
About
Better Governance and Policy facilitates the output of highly relevant, research-based contributions to discussions of contemporary issues in policy and governance and enables increased knowledge exchange and policy engagement locally, nationally, and internationally.
Policy Insights
These collections present a deep-dive into key policy issues facing Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Sharing their policy insights, experts from across the university come together to offer their unique perspectives on addressing policy challenges. These collections are evidence-informed, policy-oriented, and future focussed.
Policy In Focus
Policy In Focus presents Monash University researchers’ expert opinions on current policy issues facing Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. These insights respond to policy challenges as they arise, providing evidence-informed opinion when it is needed most.
Research Affiliates
Better Governance and Policy Research Affiliates are Monash researchers from across our faculties, who are engaged in research that has policy and governance implications for the government, business and community sectors.
AI for Better Governance
Complex problems are challenging to solve. As the world becomes more interconnected, and public problems get trickier to address, those responsible need data and tools to make effective decisions and implement enduring change. That's where Artificial Intelligence can help.
The Melbourne Experiment
The Melbourne Experiment is a landmark interdisciplinary research collaboration to study the effects of the COVID-19 restrictions on key activities and elements of the urban environment before, during and after the COVID-19 shutdown.
News & Announcements |
| Upcoming Event | Register Now'Early Childhood Education: Innovation, Evidence and Action' is the second online panel discussion held in collaboration with the Minderoo Foundation. Monday 15 March, 4.30pm AEDT |
| Watch the RecordingConspiracy Theories & Democracy9th February, 2020 | 10am-1pm AEST Conspiracy theories, fake news and alternative facts are increasingly a part of our political dialogue and social landscape. Driven by the speed and reach of social media, conspiracy theories are thriving and amassing global audiences and advocates. Does this present a threat to our democracies, and how do we begin to counter the deliberate spread of misinformation? |
| Watch the RecordingHousing, Homelessness and Human Rights in Australia9th November, 2020 | 5pm-6:30pm AEST Castan Centre for Human Rights Law | Better Governance and Policy |
| Read the latest BGP Original ResearchThe importance of policy narrative: effective government responses to Covid-19
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Our other research focus areas
AI and data science
Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered by data science is changing the nature of work and human interaction. Monash is investing in this emerging strength.
Health sciences
We have a long history of excellence and impact in health sciences, with our research breakthroughs changing millions of lives for the better.
Sustainable development
Sustainability is a core Monash value. Monash is a sustainability leader and champion in our research and our organisational values.
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