Table of Contents

List of figures and tables

Acknowledgements

Introduction: Why The Australian Policy Handbook?

1 Why policy matters

2 The institutions of public policy

3 A policy cycle

4 Identifying issues

5 Policy analysis

6 Policy instruments

7 Consultation

8 Coordination

9 Decision

10 Implementation

11 Evaluation

12 Managing the policy process

Appendix 1: Checklists for policy development

Appendix 2: Internet research tools for public policy

Glossary

References

Index

About the Author

CATHERINE ALTHAUS is Assistant Professor in the School of Public Administration at University of Victoria, Canada. She was formerly an ANZSOG Research Fellow at the Australian National University, and has worked as a policy officer in Queensland Treasury. PETER BRIDGMAN is a consultant specialising in public policy, governance and integrity, and has worked within and for governments in Australia and internationally. He has led several government agencies and developed policy and legislation across a wide range of areas. PROFESSOR GLYN DAVIS AC has combined an academic career teaching public policy with practical experience in government. A former Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet in Queensland, Professor Davis was Foundation Chair of ANZSOG. He is now Vice Chancellor at the University of Melbourne.

Reviews

'This authoritative guide to the practice and process of public policy in Australia combines sound analysis and practical know-how in a handbook of great value to students, teachers and practitioners.' - Professor Allan Fels, AO, Dean, Australia and New Zealand School of Government.