What this research is about
This research explores how changes to government administrative structures and processes affect housing policy in Australia. It outlines what can be done to reduce some of the negative impacts of these changes.
Why this research is important
The allocation of responsibility for areas of public policy is often called ‘machinery of government’. While some Australian portfolios have remained stable over long periods, housing policy has been governed by various organisational units across the federal and state governments.
Policy makers need to understand the effects of machinery of government changes, particularly in housing where debates about housing policy goals are ongoing.
