James Martin Institute for Public Policy

**Monthly Update** As 2024 comes to a close, we‘re grateful to our government and university partners, supporters, and collaborators who have contributed to another impactful year galvanising evidence-based policymaking in Australia. Together, we have made significant strides, helping policymakers tackle some of Australia’s most pressing challenges, harnessing the expertise and insights from world-leading experts. This month's newsletter features our end of year highlights, new publications and policymaker articles to celebrate the end of 2024!   🎉 Watch our Highlights of 2024 video here: https://lnkd.in/gVkPw3ya   📝 Learn more about our latest report by Thomas Longden’s Grant Winning team, ‘Driving change by supporting electric vehicle ready apartments’ here: https://lnkd.in/gT-sTyUY   ⭐Welcoming three new appointments to bolster JMI’s sector expertise, find out more here: https://lnkd.in/g_8YYBCT   📝 Learn about the work of JMI’s latest Policy Pioneer Dr Michael Davis from Centre For Media Transition - CMT : https://lnkd.in/g4Ec3mCC     ✍️ The Policymaker:   “Top 5 Policymaker articles” by Hugh Piper : https://lnkd.in/geV5HrkT   “Driving electric vehicle uptake by supporting charging in apartment buildings” by Thomas Longden & Gina Gatarin : https://lnkd.in/gnjwaDuA   “Designing inclusive parks: integrating green infrastructure and addressing the dark side of parks” by Parisa Ziaesaeidi : https://lnkd.in/gBvTpZcF   “Our top tips for writing for The Policymaker” by Hugh Piper : https://lnkd.in/gWyYs5Ur     Urban Transformations Research Centre (UTRC) Western Sydney University Annette McLaren Libby Hackett University of Technology Sydney Fiona Versey Isabella Whealing Bonnie Bley Jordan Ward

Our top 5 most-read articles in 2024 on The Policymaker - congratulations to our authors! Jarrod Linkston Wheatley, Ehsan Noroozinejad, Thea Snow, Clifford Eberly, Wenqian Gan, Jessica Cocks, Rob Ryan, Ben Spence Another big year for The Policymaker - more articles and authors than ever before. We'll be back in 2025 - send us your ideas! https://lnkd.in/gBiZwATu

💡 New article on The Policymaker Greater access to EV charging in densely populated areas can encourage sustainability. Here’s four expert recommendations to boost EV charging installation in apartment buildings. Read Thomas Longden & Gina Gatarin's article here: https://lnkd.in/gnjwaDuA Western Sydney University Urban Transformations Research Centre (UTRC) #netzero #energytransition #policyinnovation Annette McLaren

👋 Meet the 2024 JMI Policy Challenge Grant Winners   The project led by Associate Professor Alfredo Paloyo from the University of Wollongong will explore how new approaches to early intervention investment frameworks can support the NSW Government in making more strategic investment decisions.   Find out more about this grant-winning project here: https://lnkd.in/gKRsUqbC   Chris Tulloch Josephine Attwooll #research #impact #investment

💡 Tips from our editorial team Want to get your research and recommendations in front of key policymakers? Here’s how to write a cut-through article for The Policymaker. Read the article from our editoral team's Hugh Piper here: https://lnkd.in/gWyYs5Ur #policymaking #writing #tips

👋 Meet the 2024 JMI Policy Challenge Grant Winners The project led by Associate Professor Amanda Tattersall from the University of Sydney will build capability within the NSW Government to bring community voices into policy processes, focusing on renewable energy projects in the Hunter. The project team: Associate Professor Amanda Tattersall Dr Claire Parfitt Dr Bow Yiying WU Katie Moore David Barrow Find out more about this grant-winning project here: https://lnkd.in/gKRsUqbC Shoshana Fogelman Kim Pascoe Josephine Attwooll #research #impact #renewables #housing

🎙️ Missed the launch? Listen now   If you haven't tuned in yet, the The Policymaker Podcast features insights from Beth Mitchell - Head of Strategy, Beyond Zero Emissions and Julie Inman - Grant, Australian eSafety Commissioner as well as a range of academics, policymakers and industry experts. The first episodes delve into some of the biggest public policy opportunities today.   Find links to listen below, and subscribe to The Policymaker Podcast to keep up to date with the latest episodes. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gJv_feDZ Apple: https://lnkd.in/gUmPigJj Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gm-ZQwV3 The Policymaker Podcast website: https://lnkd.in/gReCmjkX #podcast #policymaker #netzero #AI

💡 New article on The Policymaker NSW has an abundance of public parks and natural beauty. Here’s how we can ensure more of these spaces are inclusive hubs for community cohesion and environmental resilience. Read Parisa Ziaesaeidi's article here: https://lnkd.in/gBvTpZcF Western Sydney University #community #publicspaces #policyinnovation Annette McLaren

*AI and Equity* *The net zero transition* The Policymaker Podcast has launched, with a fantastic first couple of episodes on these issues. Our limited-edition series for 2025 brings leading policymakers and experts together to discuss critical public policy issues. Thanks to the support from our government and university partners, and everyone involved at James Martin Institute for Public Policy, with particular thanks to the incredible Lara Bate for driving this.