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Journals and magazines

Journals, newspapers, industry and trade magazines provide current research and news articles.

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Australian planner
Australian concerns and perspectives, informing practice for the built environment professions. (peer reviewed)
Environment and planning A (Economy and space)
An international journal covering economic research on urban and regional development. (peer reviewed)
Journal of environmental planning and management
An international academic journal covering all aspects of environmental planning and management. (peer reviewed)
Planning news
Monthly journal of the Planning Institute of Australia Victorian Division. Contains short news articles.
Planning perspectives
Research articles on the historical development of urban and regional planning. (peer reviewed)
Progress in Planning
Each issue provides a detailed study on a spatial or environmental planning topic. (peer reviewed)
Urban policy and research
Theory, practice and research in urban studies and urban policy. Focuses on Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. (peer reviewed)

Australian journal of international affairs
Academic research on international political, social, economic and legal issues. Features the Asia-Pacific region in particular. (peer reviewed)
Australian journal of political science 
The official journal of the Australian Political Studies Association. (peer reviewed)
Australian journal of politics & history 
Explores Australian history, political science and international relations. (peer reviewed)
Journal of women, politics & policy 
An international journal exploring the role of women in political processes. Examines the impact of policy issues on women's lives. (peer reviewed)
Political theory
International coverage of political ideas. Find articles on political thought, history and ethical issues. (peer reviewed)
Quarterly essay
An Australian magazine featuring political, intellectual and cultural opinions.
World politics 
Theoretical and empirical research articles on politics and international relations. (peer reviewed)

Agenda: a journal of policy analysis and reform
Discussion on public policy in Australia and New Zealand. Covers economics, social and legal policy, and the philosophy and implications of policy.
Analyses of social issues and public policy
Examines economic and social justice, social problems and social ideals. (peer reviewed)
International journal of sociology & social policy
Global research on economic and management topics related to sociology and social policy. (peer reviewed)
Journal of comparative policy analysis
Comparative studies and analysis of the differences and similarities in policy issues. (peer reviewed)
Journal of Indigenous policy
An Australian journal about Indigenous policy development. Explores self-determination and the impact of policy on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Policy & practice
Covers development education and good practice in education policy and positive social change. (peer reviewed)
Policy studies
International theory, research and advances in public policy and governance at all levels. (peer reviewed)
Public administration
Theory, challenges and insights on public administration, public policy and public management.
Social politics
A feminist journal on gendered politics and policies in a global context. Provides insights on contemporary issues. (peer reviewed)

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