Bid goodbye to rational behaviour: what drives bidding in auctions
Australians love an auction. Every Saturday, thousands of us trawl the neighbourhood, register for a paddle, and vie for a slice of the great Australian dream.
Nudgeathon 2018 ANU: Open Banking and the Consumer Data Right
Teams competed to find the best behavioural insights ‘nudges’ to help Australians engage as participants in the data economy.
Helping consumers make smarter energy choices
Are you influenced by energy efficiency star‑rating labels? Do you use energy fact sheets to compare plans and pick the best one for you? How behavioural insights can help consumers make smarter energy choices
Dr Michael Sanders on using BI to improve public policy and services
Taking a closer look at the work of UK Behavioural Insights Team, Dr Michael Sanders spoke to staff about recent trials in education and the use of machine learning to optimise trials.
Unconscious bias in recruitment
How we improve the diversity and gender balance of our workplaces.
Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government
Improving the lives of Australians with evidence-based policy development and program delivery.
Appointment of Dr Steven Kennedy PSM as Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Let me join the Prime Minister in welcoming the announcement of Dr Steven Kennedy PSM as the next Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Steven has served as Secretary to the Treasury since 2019, and was Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development from 2017 to 2019.
Congratulations to the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List recipients
Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. The Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, announced the 2025 recipients last night.
The achievements of 830 Australians across community service, science and research, industry, sport, the arts and more were recognised.
The Honours list includes:
Net Zero Economy Authority
Find out more about the Net Zero Economy Authority.
Secretaries Board communique: 21 May 2025
Strategic Outlook
The Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues.
The Board received an update on geostrategic issues from Ms Jan Adams AO PSM, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Mr Greg Moriarty AO Secretary, Department of Defence.
The Board received an economic and budget update from Ms Jenny Wilkinson PSM, Secretary of the Department of Finance, and Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, Secretary of the Treasury.