APO Daily updates https://apo.org.au/ en Copyright © 2017 APO, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 3.0 Australia (CC BY-NC 3.0 AU) editor@apo.org.au (Editor) webmaster@apo.org.au (webmaster) Drupal RSS Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:18:31 +1100 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:18:31 +1100 https://apo.org.au/node/278236?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2020-03-16 00:00:00 | <strong>Journal article </strong></span> Chelsea Bond, David Singh <h3></h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Health, Indigenous</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278236?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO More than a refresh required for closing the gap of Indigenous health inequality Chelsea Bond, David Singh Health, Indigenous <p>After over a decade of tabling annual reports of policy failure in Closing the Gap in Indigenous health inequality, the Morrison government has announced a refresh of the targets, including Indigenous consultation and codesign. Whether such engagement will engender the radical reimagining...</p> Chelsea Bond, David Singh 2020-03-16 00:00:00 Journal article Journal article https://apo.org.au/node/278231?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2020-03-13 00:00:00 | <strong>Journal article </strong></span> Jonathan Boston, David Bagnall, Anna Barry <h3></h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Politics</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278231?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Enhancing long-term governance Jonathan Boston, David Bagnall, Anna Barry Politics <p>This article explores how the New Zealand Parliament scrutinises the quality of long-term governance and considers how such scrutiny could be made more systematic, proactive and rigorous.</p> Jonathan Boston, David Bagnall, Anna Barry 2020-03-13 00:00:00 Journal article Journal article https://apo.org.au/node/278226?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2019-01-15 00:00:00 | <strong>Report </strong></span> World Economic Forum, Harvard Global Health Institute <h3>World Economic Forum</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Economics, Health</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278226?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Outbreak readiness and business impact World Economic Forum, Harvard Global Health Institute Economics, Health <p>Economists estimate that, in the coming decades, pandemics will cause average annual economic losses of 0.7% of global GDP – a threat similar in scale to that estimated for climate change. As this report makes clear, this is a level of risk that businesses can no longer afford to ignore.</p> World Economic Forum World Economic Forum, Harvard Global Health Institute 2019-01-15 00:00:00 Report Report https://apo.org.au/node/278216?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2020-03-14 00:00:00 | <strong>Strategy </strong></span> Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (NSW) <h3>Government of New South Wales</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Natural environment</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278216?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Net Zero plan stage 1: 2020–2030 Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (NSW) Natural environment <p>This plan is the foundation for New South Wales’ action on climate change and goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The plan aims to enhance the prosperity and quality of life of the people of NSW, while helping the state to deliver a 35% cut in emissions by 2030 compared to 2005 levels.</p> Government of New South Wales Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (NSW) 2020-03-14 00:00:00 Strategy Strategy https://apo.org.au/node/278201?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2020-01-09 00:00:00 | <strong>Literature review </strong></span> Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (NSW) <h3>Department of Education (NSW)</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Education</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278201?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Classroom management: creating and maintaining positive learning environments Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (NSW) Education <p>This literature review defines classroom management and provides a brief overview of classroom management research. It also describes the characteristics of effective classroom management strategies and how schools can best support teachers when implementing them.</p> Department of Education (NSW) Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (NSW) 2020-01-09 00:00:00 Literature review Literature review https://apo.org.au/node/278186?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2020-03-13 00:00:00 | <strong>Report </strong></span> Emma Baker, Chris Leishman, Rebecca Bentley, Ngoc Thien Anh Pham, Lyrian Daniel <h3>Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Economics, Social issues</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278186?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Social housing exit points, outcomes and future pathways: an administrative data analysis Emma Baker, Chris Leishman, Rebecca Bentley, Ngoc Thien Anh Pham, Lyrian Daniel Economics, Social issues <p>Social housing is increasingly seen by governments and many tenants as just one part of tenants’ broader housing pathways. This research provides a new national evidence-base on pathways surrounding social housing tenancies to assist understanding of entry and exit patterns, and housing and non-...</p> Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute Emma Baker, Chris Leishman, Rebecca Bentley, Ngoc Thien Anh Pham, Lyrian Daniel 2020-03-13 00:00:00 Report Report https://apo.org.au/node/278181?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2018-12-10 00:00:00 | <strong>Report </strong></span> Office of the eSafety Commissioner (Australia), Netsafe, UK Safer Internet Centre <h3>Office of the eSafety Commissioner (Australia)</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Communication, Social issues</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278181?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Parenting and pornography: findings from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom Office of the eSafety Commissioner (Australia), Netsafe, UK Safer Internet Centre Communication, Social issues <p>Recognising the important role parents play in protecting their children from risks online such as exposure to pornography. This research report summarises results from the first cross-jurisdiction quantitative study focussing on parents in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.</p> Office of the eSafety Commissioner (Australia) Office of the eSafety Commissioner (Australia), Netsafe, UK Safer Internet Centre 2018-12-10 00:00:00 Report Report https://apo.org.au/node/278176?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2019-11-30 00:00:00 | <strong>Report </strong></span> WeProtect Global Alliance <h3>WeProtect Global Alliance</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Communication, Social issues</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278176?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Global Threat Assessment 2019: working together to end the sexual exploitation of children online WeProtect Global Alliance Communication, Social issues <p>The purpose of this report is to demonstrate the nature, scale and complexity of online child sexual exploitation (OCSE) in order to support a broad mobilisation – compelling nation states, the global technology industry and the third sector to find new ways of working together to combat this...</p> WeProtect Global Alliance WeProtect Global Alliance 2019-11-30 00:00:00 Report Report https://apo.org.au/node/278166?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2020-02-03 00:00:00 | <strong>Briefing paper </strong></span> World Energy Council <h3>World Energy Council</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Science</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278166?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Five steps to energy storage World Energy Council Science <p>The topic of this briefing is energy storage. Leaders from 17 countries were interviewed on topics exploring recent progress in terms of technology, business models and enabling policies. This document showcases these in 10 case studies.</p> World Energy Council World Energy Council 2020-02-03 00:00:00 Briefing paper Briefing paper https://apo.org.au/node/278161?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2019-09-30 00:00:00 | <strong>Working paper </strong></span> Sanna Markkanen, Judith Plummer Braeckman <h3>University of Manchester , Institute for Sustainability Leadership</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Natural environment, Science</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278161?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Financing sustainable hydropower projects in emerging markets: an introduction to concepts and terminology Sanna Markkanen, Judith Plummer Braeckman Natural environment, Science <p>The purpose of this paper is to introduce the key terms and concepts that are relevant to finance for sustainable large hydropower projects in Non-OECD countries/ emerging markets.</p> University of Manchester , Institute for Sustainability Leadership Sanna Markkanen, Judith Plummer Braeckman 2019-09-30 00:00:00 Working paper Working paper https://apo.org.au/node/278146?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2020-03-10 00:00:00 | <strong>Report </strong></span> Kurt Wallace <h3>Institute of Public Affairs</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Natural environment, Politics</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278146?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Section 487: How activists use red tape to stop development and jobs (2020 update) Kurt Wallace Natural environment, Politics <p>This report estimates that $65 billion of investment in major projects across Australia has been put at risk due to the legal activism of green groups enabled by Section 487 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.</p> Institute of Public Affairs Kurt Wallace 2020-03-10 00:00:00 Report Report https://apo.org.au/node/278141?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2020-03-11 00:00:00 | <strong>Working paper </strong></span> Tristram Sainsbury, Robert Breunig <h3>Tax and Transfer Policy Institute</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Economics</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278141?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO The Australian tax planning playbook: volume 1 Tristram Sainsbury, Robert Breunig Economics <p>This paper presents some of the simpler strategies that are part of the ‘tax planning playbook.’ In doing so, it shows how tax planning is available to people across the income distribution. It also raises questions about the longer-term sustainability of Australia’s current tax system.</p> Tax and Transfer Policy Institute Tristram Sainsbury, Robert Breunig 2020-03-11 00:00:00 Working paper Working paper https://apo.org.au/node/278136?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2020-02-01 00:00:00 | <strong>Working paper </strong></span> Natasha Grist, Alexandra Winkels, Jake Reynolds, John Pharoah <h3>Institute for Sustainability Leadership</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Health, Natural environment</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278136?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Clean fuel switch: exploring the multiple benefits of biogas Natasha Grist, Alexandra Winkels, Jake Reynolds, John Pharoah Health, Natural environment <p>This working paper explores the benefits of enabling a community in Kenya to switch from cooking with traditional fuels to using biogas which is created through the natural process of anaerobic digestion of organic waste.</p> Institute for Sustainability Leadership Natasha Grist, Alexandra Winkels, Jake Reynolds, John Pharoah 2020-02-01 00:00:00 Working paper Working paper https://apo.org.au/node/278106?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2020-03-05 00:00:00 | <strong>Report </strong></span> Hazel Feigenblatt <h3>Transparency International</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Justice, Social issues</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278106?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Breaking the silence around sextortion: the links between power, sex and corruption Hazel Feigenblatt Justice, Social issues <p>Sexual extortion or “sextortion” occurs when those entrusted with power use it to sexually exploit those dependent on that power. This report assesses the state of knowledge about the links between corruption and sextortion. It presents evidence on the prevalence of sextortion and the existing...</p> Transparency International Hazel Feigenblatt 2020-03-05 00:00:00 Report Report https://apo.org.au/node/278096?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2019-10-01 00:00:00 | <strong>Report </strong></span> Stacie Hoffmann, Emily Taylor, Samantha Bradshaw <h3> OxTEC (Oxford Technology & Elections Commission)</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Politics, Science</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278096?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO The market of disinformation Stacie Hoffmann, Emily Taylor, Samantha Bradshaw Politics, Science <p>This report examines the impact of algorithmic changes made by social media platforms, designed to curb the spread of disinformation, through the lens of digital marketing.  The report highlights some of the techniques used by campaigners to attract, retain and persuade online audiences.  It...</p> OxTEC (Oxford Technology & Elections Commission) Stacie Hoffmann, Emily Taylor, Samantha Bradshaw 2019-10-01 00:00:00 Report Report https://apo.org.au/node/278081?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2020-03-03 00:00:00 | <strong>Working paper </strong></span> George Kudrna, Chung Tran, Alan Woodland <h3>ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Economics</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278081?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Sustainable and equitable pensions with means testing in ageing economies George Kudrna, Chung Tran, Alan Woodland Economics <p>A means-tested pension system has a distinct feature that tailors the level of pension benefits according to individual status.</p> ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research George Kudrna, Chung Tran, Alan Woodland 2020-03-03 00:00:00 Working paper Working paper https://apo.org.au/node/278071?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2019-12-02 00:00:00 | <strong>Report </strong></span> Judy McGregor, Margaret Wilson <h3>Auckland University of Technology, University of Waikato</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Justice, Politics</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278071?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Parliamentary scrutiny of human rights in New Zealand: glass half full? Judy McGregor, Margaret Wilson Justice, Politics <p>This research is a focused project on one aspect of the parliamentary process. It provides a contextualised account of select committees and their scrutiny of human rights with a particular emphasis on New Zealand’s 52nd Parliament in the 2017-2019 period.</p> Auckland University of Technology, University of Waikato Judy McGregor, Margaret Wilson 2019-12-02 00:00:00 Report Report https://apo.org.au/node/278056?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2019-10-25 00:00:00 | <strong>Thesis </strong></span> Pankaj Arora <h3>Swinburne University of Technology</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Education</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278056?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO International student mobility from China and India – the influence of Australian immigration policy, and institutional and family factors on post-graduation destination outcomes Pankaj Arora Education <p>This research has direct implications on policy setting at the national, state and institutional levels in Australia. These include a growing focus on the reputation and global rankings of Australian institutions, the employability of their graduates, labour market access, better engagement with...</p> Swinburne University of Technology Pankaj Arora 2019-10-25 00:00:00 Thesis Thesis https://apo.org.au/node/278051?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2020-03-12 00:00:00 | <strong>Report </strong></span> Stephen Whelan <h3>The McKell Institute</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Economics</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278051?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Wage-cutting strategies in the mining industry Stephen Whelan Economics <p>Ausralia’s resource sector historically delivers good paying jobs to workers in regional and rural Australia. But increasingly, these jobs are being casualised, and in many cases replaced with contractual labour, procured through labour-hire. This report explores the broader economic impact of...</p> The McKell Institute Stephen Whelan 2020-03-12 00:00:00 Report Report https://apo.org.au/node/278046?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research <span style="line-height:24px;">2020-03-09 00:00:00 | <strong>Report </strong></span> Joel Hernandez <h3>The New Zealand Initiative</h3> [field_teaser] <h4>Education</h4> https://apo.org.au/node/278046?utm_source=APO-feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss-research APO Insight and excellence: school success in New Zealand Joel Hernandez Education <p>The author presents three case studies showing how three secondary schools performed before and after The New Zealand Initiative's tool separated the contribution of family background from the contribution of each school.</p> The New Zealand Initiative Joel Hernandez 2020-03-09 00:00:00 Report Report