Policy institutes study a wide range public policy issues and topics; publish position papers; conduct conferences on public policy topics; etc. Their web sites are often good sources of information and opinion on public issues.
Some policy institutes are nonpartisan, particularly if they are associated with universities, but most have a particular point of view. Institutes in this category cover the full range of the political spectrum.
A classical liberal public policy institute, which supports a free enterprise economy and a free society under limited government. http://www.cis.org.au/
An organisation promoting private enterprise, economic reform, political reform, free market commercial activity, productive investment and the reduction of the role of government. http://www.ipe.net.au/
An institute promoting an understanding and appreciation of the free society and free enterprise. Hundreds of studies and articles available online. http://www.ipa.org.au/
A conservative think tank dedicated to the principle of policy debate. It conducts more than 50 lectures, seminars and panel discussions each year. http://www.thesydneyinstitute.com.au/
A social democratic think tank committed to furthering the ideals of social justice, equality, participation and human rights. http://evatt.labor.net.au/
An independent green think tank dedicated to develop and conduct research and policy analysis and to participate forcefully in public debates. http://www.tai.org.au/
The Page Research Centre has been established to undertake research and develop policy aimed at enhancing the prosperity of regional and rural Australia. http://www.page.org.au/
