Publications

Australian Public Service Place-based Evaluation Guide

This guide is for Australian Public Service (APS) staff who plan, commission, conduct or use evaluations of place-based work.

It explains what makes place-based evaluation different and provides clear principles and practical guidance for leading practice.

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State of Evaluation in the Australian Government 2026

This report gives a picture of how evaluation is used across the Australian Public Service (APS). It looks at how well evaluations are planned, carried out, and used, and how evaluation culture is developing across government.

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Strengthening Evaluation in the Australian Government – Action Plan 2026–2030

The Strengthening Evaluation in the Australian Government – Action Plan 2026–2030 will promote use of evaluation to:

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The effect of online training formats on engagement: a randomised trial

The ACE ran a rapid, mixed-methods evaluation of different online training formats. The evaluation found a 3-minute video was as effective as a 30-minute e-learning module and more effective than a 15-minute podcast.

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Commonwealth Evaluation Maturity Model – Action bank

Summary

The Action bank provides examples and templates to help agencies develop action plans based on their maturity assessment. Actions are grouped by domain and dimension and cover both strategic and operational initiatives. 

The resource includes:

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Commonwealth Evaluation Maturity Model – Glossary and FAQs

Summary

This resource defines key terms used in the Commonwealth Evaluation Maturity Model. It links to relevant resources and toolkits. 

The frequently asked questions section covers:

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