The Mandarin - public and political administration issues

This site is aimed at public sector leaders and executives by providing a thoughtful venue for the discussion of public policy, programs and projects, whilst also addressing issues that impact on the administration of the public sector worldwide.

McKell Institute

"The McKell Institute is a progressive research institute dedicated to providing practical and innovative solutions to contemporary policy challenges."  The Institute is engaged across a wide range of policy issues such as infrastructure funding, superannuation reform, health, productivity and many other economic matters that impact on Australia.

Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research

Long standing institute located at the University of Melbourne. It is a leading research institute in the field of economics undertaking cutting-edge research into key issues relevant to contemporary economic and social policy.

NATSEM - National Centre of Social and Economic Modelling

Part of the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis at the University of Canberra. "One of Australia's leading economic and social policy research centres, and is regarded as one of the world’s foremost centres of excellence for microsimulation, economic modelling and policy evaluation." The primary objective is stated to be to undertake independent and impartial research and to be a key contributor to the debate on economnic policy and analysis in Australia.

Per Capita

This organisation is core funded by donations of members to ensure both actual and perceived independence. The organisation has operated since around 2007 and the objective is to provide an independent voice for progressive ideas supporting equality, prosperity, fairness and community.

Regional Australia Institute

The role of this organisation is to advocate and tightly focus the research agenda to improving the quality and access to knowledge to ensure the prosperity of regions and Australia as a whole.

Scanlon Foundation

"The Scanlon Foundation aspires to see Australia advance as a welcoming, prosperous and cohesive nation particularly related to the transition of migrants into Australian Society."

Wheeler Centre

"The Wheeler Centre is Melbourne’s home for smart, passionate and entertaining public talks on every topic." A modern Speakers Corner. On this site you can find some of Australia's finest writers and thinkers.

Whitlam Institute

The Whitlam Institute is located within the Western Sydney University. The Instittute is guided by the great aims that drove the Whitlam Australian Government to attempt to achieve equality, liberation of talents and to lift our horizons in the modern context.