Driving excellence in public policy
The Institute for Public Policy and Governance (IPPG) at UTS brings experienced, senior leaders together with UTS subject matter expertise to create public good.
We are an independent institute focused on driving excellence in public policy and decision-making through advisory services, research, professional learning and capacity building solutions for clients in all tiers of government, the not-for-profit sector and industry.
Our multidisciplinary consultancy work is solutions-focused, evidence-based, practical, and collaborative, and our services are tailored to your needs and designed to deliver positive impact.
IPPG is home to the Centre for Local Government and the Carer Knowledge Exchange and hosts the Centre for Sport, Business and Society in partnership with the UTS Business School.
What we do
Based on the latest best practice and specialist knowledge, our Advisory team delivers practical, evidence-based consultancy to contemporary policy and public administration challenges.
We provide flexible professional development short courses and academic programs to meet your needs and the needs of your organisation.
We co-design in-house training programs with clients, bringing together industry and academic experts to deliver learning that achieves real outcomes.
Our people
IPPG brings together experienced, senior leaders from the public and not-for-profit sectors with UTS subject matter expertise to create public good.
Our centres
The Centre for Local Government (CLG) is the leading professional development, consulting and research hub dedicated to enhancing the role, performance and sustainability of local government in Australia and internationally.
The Centre for Sport, Business and Society (CSBS) is committed to working in partnership with industry, community and government to help grow the sports sector and the quality of sporting experiences at all levels.
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Australia's construction landscape is evolving rapidly. Recent high-profile cases of serious building defects have highlighted the critical importance of proper compliance with building regulations.
After fierce debate, Tasmania’s AFL dream is almost certain to happen but do the economics make sense?
In today's rapidly evolving world, organisations face unprecedented challenges requiring innovative approaches to policy development. Futures Thinking – particularly strategic foresight and scenario planning – offers powerful methodologies for navigating uncertainty and complexity.
How strategic, community-centred approaches are replacing ad-hoc planning with sustainable social impact.
Australia's construction landscape is evolving rapidly. Recent high-profile cases of serious building defects have highlighted the critical importance of proper compliance with building regulations.
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Designing a practical statewide training program to address transport and community needs in New South Wales
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Learn how the ACT Evidence and Evaluation Academy, a program delivered by the UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance, helped cultivate a culture of evidence and evaluation across the ACT Government.
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Shellharbour City Council engaged us to develop an Open Space and Recreational Needs Study and Strategy, aligned to the strategic priorities of Council and the community.
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We conducted an expert peer review of Council's draft Diversity Strategy and Workforce Management Plan to ensure they were robust, effective and aligned with Council's Integrated Planning and Reporting framework.
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Designing a practical statewide training program to address transport and community needs in New South Wales
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Learn how the ACT Evidence and Evaluation Academy, a program delivered by the UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance, helped cultivate a culture of evidence and evaluation across the ACT Government.
Webpage
Shellharbour City Council engaged us to develop an Open Space and Recreational Needs Study and Strategy, aligned to the strategic priorities of Council and the community.
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We conducted an expert peer review of Council's draft Diversity Strategy and Workforce Management Plan to ensure they were robust, effective and aligned with Council's Integrated Planning and Reporting framework.
Contact us
Still curious or in need of more information? Email us at ippg@uts.edu.au or call us on +61 2 9514 7884 so our team can provide you with the clarity you’re looking for.
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