Publications
Randomised trials in Australian public policy: a review
This report reviews the published randomised trials conducted in Australia public policy. It also provides case studies, a discussion on the ethics of randomised trials, and reflections on future directions randomised policy trials in Australia.Other reports
State of Evaluation in the Australian Government 2025
The State of Evaluation in the Australian Government 2025 report was prepared by the Australian Centre for Evaluation (ACE) in the Department of the Treasury.
This inaugural report reflects a whole-of-government effort to assess how evaluation is currently used to determine what works, for whom, and why. It establishes baseline information on current evaluation activities and practices, evaluation capability building initiatives and evaluative culture across the Australian Government.
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Evaluation of a trial of generative AI (Copilot) in The Treasury
An evaluation of the implementation and outcomes of the Treasury’s trial of generative AI using a mixed-methods approach.
Complete evaluation
Government administrative data sources for evaluation in Australia
Routinely collected administrative datasets can be used or repurposed for evaluations.
This note provides a guide to government administrative data sources for evaluation in Australia.
Other reports
Australian Centre for Evaluation Strategy
An outline of the ACE’s vision, mission and service offering.Other reports
Rapid evaluation of a COVID-era apprentice wage subsidy program: The Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) and Completing Apprenticeship Commencements (CAC) programs
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the COVID-era Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements and Completing Apprenticeship Commencements programs using econometric modelling and qualitative research.
Complete evaluation