All guides: Planning, Politics and Public Policy: Websites

Planning websites

Websites and professional organisations often include reports and industry-related resources.

Australian Housing & Urban Research Institute
Access reports and analysis of policy and practice issues related to better housing.
Cyburbia
A comprehensive directory of internet resources about planning, architecture and the built environment.
Department of Transport Victoria
The "About" section includes planning, data and research, and project documents.
Melbourne 2030
Melbourne's 30-year plan to manage sustainable urban growth.
Planetizen: The Planning & Development Network
Resources and stories to inform the urban planning, design and development community.
Planning Institute Australia
Includes policy and campaign information, news, events and research articles. The academic journal database lists publications about planning.
UN HABITAT
Promotes sustainable urban development via knowledge, policy advice and collaboration. Access best practice, data and research publications.
Urban Ecology Australia
A community-based organisation, promoting people and nature friendly urban settlements.

Politics websites

Australian Election Commission
The AEC provides Australia's independent election system. Find information on registration, voting, and electoral divisions.
Australian Government
Official news, updates and advice from the Australian Government.
The Domain
Read the latest posts from a selection of Australian political blogs.
Hansard
Australian parliamentary proceedings. Access official Hansard transcripts, watch on video, or download PDFs.
Parliament of Australia
Information about the Senate and the House of Representatives. Includes publications, policies and educational resources.
Uluru Statement from the heart
Invites Australians to establish a First Nations Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Constitution.

Major Australian political parties

Public Policy websites

ACOSS: Australian Council of Social Service
National advocate for community services and the reduction of poverty and inequality.
AIATSIS: Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
Engage with Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and heritage.
APO: Australian Policy Observatory
Public policy research and resources to support open access and evidence-informed decision making. Search or browse by subject or collection.
ASPI: Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Policy advice on Australian national strategy, defence, security and cyber issues. Resources include reports, videos, news and journal articles.
The Australia Institute
A public policy think tank. Access research reports, project initiatives and petitions aimed at improving policy outcomes.
Australian Institute of Family Studies
Provides key research on family wellbeing, including publications, data and surveys.
Brotherhood of St Laurence
An Australian social justice organisation working to reduce poverty. The Policy and Research section includes topics, publications and projects.
Centre of Independent Studies
Promotes free choice, individual liberty and cultural freedom. Research areas cover economics, education, culture and society, indigenous, and foreign policy.
Global Policy Forum
Monitors the United Nations and global policymaking. The publications section includes original research reports, policy papers and articles.
IPA: Institute of Public Affairs
Research on improving economic and political freedom, and the Australian way of life.
Lowy Institute
An Australian political think tank with a global outlook. Find public opinion polling reports, policy briefs, research and analyses.
National Foundation for Australian Women
A feminist organisation with a multicultural voice for all women. Covers social policy and women across all areas of society.
Social Policy Division (Australian Government)
Advises the government and treasurer on social policy, health and labour market issues. Includes public data files and reports on gender and geographic diversity.

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