Tasmanian Policy Exchange

The Tasmanian Policy Exchange (TPE) is an agile team of researchers focused on the big issues shaping Tasmania's future.

We work with government, industry, and community partners to produce and share rigorous, independent evidence and policy analysis;
and we support our University colleagues to make timely and informed contributions to policy debates.

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Independent, high-quality policy evidence and analysis

We conduct rigorous, independent, policy analysis to provide evidence for government, community, and business partners. This ranges from rapid response analysis to long-term research projects and draws on innovative data analysis and research methods.

Policy engagement and impact-focused partnership

We convene roundtable discussions, workshops, and forums that enable researchers and policymakers to build deeper connections and identify solutions to complex problems.

Thought leadership in public debates

We share our research in innovative ways to shape the public conversation about key issues that will shape Tasmania’s future.

Increased UTAS policy impact

We support the University’s world-class researchers to connect with policymakers and build their policy impact capabilities.

Collaborative

We welcome and foster trusted relationships with government, community, and business partners, and draw on the expertise of colleagues from across the University.

Independent and transparent

We are deeply committed to evidence-based policy – our work is always independent and impartial. We also make our work publicly available wherever possible.

Rigorous

We pride ourselves on rigorous, data-driven work, informed by leading research and expertise. Where needed, our analysis is peer refereed by experts in a relevant field.

Aligned with the University's strategy

We support the University’s undertaking to contribute to a positive future for Tasmania, linked to its mission areas of health, education, productivity, and environment.