Governments worldwide play a crucial role in funding,
developing and implementing place-based approaches. Despite
this, there remains a lack of research focused on public policies
related to place-based approaches. In this policy brief, we
present our findings from an analysis of Australian federal policies related to place-based approaches. Based on lessons from public policy, we have developed lessons for public policy which suggest that the Australian government could:
Place-based approaches: Lessons from and for Australian federal public policy
• Promote consistency in the conceptualisation of place-based approaches
• Employ an active role in trust building
• Advance the creation of a supportive policy environment
• Embed learning across place-based approaches