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How is economic reform achieved?
On Tuesday 1 September 2026, the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research hosted its Inaugural Director’s Lecture. In her speech, Professor Beth Webster, who was appointed as Director and Ronald Henderson Chair in 2024, spoke on the topic of economic reform and how initial ideas move from concept into reality.
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Christopher Hoy receives Paul Bourke Award for Early Career Research
We are thrilled to congratulate Dr Christopher Hoy on his recent achievement in being awarded The Paul Bourke Award for Early Career Research, recognising his outstanding contribution to social sciences research and public policy around the world.
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For the first time, we’ve mapped where Australia's innovation really thrives
A new index charts Australian innovation across nearly two decades. It shows a country with real potential, and where we need to focus to realise it.
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New Innovation Index maps Australia’s business innovation strengths
New research draws on 18 years of data to show where innovation activity is strongest across industries and regions and compares selected emerging technologies.
