Policy Studies: Key policy websites

Formerly Australian Policy Online - Maintained by the Institute for Social Research at Swinburne University of Technology, APO provides a central website for locating research material on Australian social and cultural policy

"On Line Opinion is a not-for-profit e-journal that aims to provide a forum for public social and political debate about current Australian issues"

SPC offers a forum in which to help develop a renewed vision of a just Australia, and to invite into the public arena voices informed by Christian social values.

ASPI is an independent, non-partisan think tank that produces expert and timely advice for Australia’s strategic and defence leaders.

This occasional online series began in 2004 as a joint undertaking of the Brotherhood of St Laurence and the Centre for Public Policy at the University of Melbourne. The working papers have provided insights from research presented or in progress at the Brotherhood or at the Centre. In 2013 the Centre for Public Policy became part of the Melbourne School of Government.

ACOSS produces effective and influential advocacy for Australia’s disadvantaged people.

The Benevolent Society's vision is for a just society where all Australians can live their best life.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence is a community organisation that works to prevent and alleviate poverty across Australia. In addition to other services they undertake research and policy work.

The peak body for health and community services in NSW for over 80 years, supporting the sector to deliver crucial services that make a difference.

The leading health and welfare statistics agency in Australia, regarded as international leaders in this field.