Centre for Policy Futures

Co-creating evidence-informed policy solutions for a fair, sustainable, and secure future.

The Centre for Policy Futures conducts research and policy analysis on the following themes:

Recent Activity
Submission to the Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment Services
Policy Submission
Pedro Fidelman to author next edition of Global Environment Outlook
23 March 2023
Public Lecture from Professor Mark Considine- The Careless State: can it be fixed, where do we start?
15 March 2023
Vietnam-Australia Relations at 50
14 March 2023
Seamless Journeys to Work for Young Adults with Physical / Neurological Disabilities
POLICY REPORT
Trust in Artificial Intelligence: A Global Study
POLICY REPORT
Navigating the Trust Challenges of AI
YouTube Video
A survey of over 17,000 people indicates only half of us are willing to trust AI at work
1 March 2023
UQ-UGent Knowledge Exchange facilitates visit from Professor Marleen Easton
5 January 2023
Great Expectations as Australia and Vietnam Ponder ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’
21 December 2022
Law Matters in Coastal Wetland Restoration
13 December 2022
The Need for Improved Cyber Security Governance in Indonesia
7 December 2022
Policy Futures: A Reform Agenda 2022
POLICY REPORT
Fellows converge at Parliament for the Churchill Policy Rooms
30 November 2022
World Health Organisation collaboration on Chatbots
22 November 2022
Closing the Gap with the Policy Impact Program
3 November 2022
21st Congress of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN)
27 October 2022
Vietnam secures global reputation thanks to its UN commitments
19 October 2022
CPF Hosts inaugural Australia Battery Day
11 October 2022
Decarbonising Queensland: Four pillars toward a resilient and inclusive low-carbon economy.
POLICY BRIEF
BIEN 2022: Basic Income Earth Netwok
Conference
Why a Desert City Became the First UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in the USA
4 October 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm
Tucson's Strategies for Supporting the Producers of its Food Heritage
6 October 2022 3:00pm–4:30pm
Dr Miguel Frohlich wins Scholarship for Ocean Ideation Program
16 September 2022
Workshopping Circular Approaches to Design for the 2032 Olympic Games
30 August 2022
Interview with Professor Greg Marston on "Climate Conversations": What can Basic Income offer in a time of crisis?
26 August 2022
Re-Imagining Environmental Law
4 August 2022
Climate Change and Quantifying Risks/Opportunities from Mine Closure
26 July 2022
QLD VC's Decarbonisation Forum: A Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions for Queensland
19 July 2022
Why Information and Accountability Matter
16 May 2022
Book Launch: “Wicked Problems in Public Policy” by Professor Brian Head
8 June 2022
Building Disaster and Climate Resilience Through Development Minerals
22 May 2022
New Publication Co-authored by Professor Greg Marston: "Compulsory Income Management in Australia and New Zealand"
23 June 2022
How well has the Morrison government handled relations with Southeast Asia?
3 June 2022
Rolling covenants to protect coastal ecosystems in the face of sea-level rise
Read the inaugural Policy Futures: A Reform Agenda
Australia's best and brightest called to 'future proof' the nation's Covid recovery
15 March 2021
A circular economy for Queensland: UQ and ecoBiz help businesses lead the way.
19 February 2021

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Research Projects

Our researchers undertake a wide array of independent, peer-reviewed research, as well as commissioned reports, discussion papers and policy briefs. By working closely with governments, international bodies and not-for-profit organisations, we aim to improve understanding of the complex policy challenges facing society. Contact our researchers to find out how we can work with your organisation.

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Parliamentary Submissions

The Centre for Policy Futures coordinates submissions to parliamentary inquiries for academics across UQ, bringing academic rigour and independent expertise to some of the most complex issues facing policy makers and politicians in Australia today.

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Centre Events
With COVID-19 restrictions easing, the Centre for Policy Futures events program will be back with a number of in-person and online events throughout the year.