The University of Queensland

Reconsidering policy: complexity, governance and the state

Crowley, Kate, Stewart, Jenny, Kay, Adrian and Head, Brian W. (2020). Reconsidering policy: complexity, governance and the state. Bristol, United Kingdom: Policy Press. doi: 10.2307/j.ctvw1d4zv

Toward more "evidence-informed" policy making?

Head, Brian W. (2016). Toward more "evidence-informed" policy making?. Public Administration Review, 76 (3), 472-484. doi: 10.1111/puar.12475

Policy Analysis in Australia

Brian Head and Kate Crowley eds. (2015). Policy Analysis in Australia. Bristol, United Kingdom: Policy Press.

Wicked problems in public policy

Head, Brian W. (2022). Wicked problems in public policy. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-94580-0

Learning Policy, Doing Policy : Interactions Between Public Policy Theory, Practice and Teaching

Trish Mercer, Russell Ayres, , Brian Head and John Wanna eds. (2021). Learning Policy, Doing Policy : Interactions Between Public Policy Theory, Practice and Teaching. Acton, ACT Australia: ANU Press. doi: 10.2307/j.ctv1j9mjmg

Reconsidering policy: complexity, governance and the state

Crowley, Kate, Stewart, Jenny, Kay, Adrian and Head, Brian W. (2020). Reconsidering policy: complexity, governance and the state. Bristol, United Kingdom: Policy Press. doi: 10.2307/j.ctvw1d4zv

Policy Analysis in Australia

Brian Head and Kate Crowley eds. (2015). Policy Analysis in Australia. Bristol, United Kingdom: Policy Press.

Human factors in urban water system safety: stage 1 - initial findings

Cloete, Steven, Horberry, Tim and Head, Brian (2011). Human factors in urban water system safety: stage 1 - initial findings. Urban Water Security Research Alliance Technical Report No. 46 St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Water recycling: Recent history of local government initiatives in South East Queensland

Uhlmann, Vikki and Head, Brian W. (2011). Water recycling: Recent history of local government initiatives in South East Queensland. Urban Water Security Research Alliance Technical Report Number 45 City East, Brisbane, Qld, Australia: Urban Water Security Research Alliance.

Wicked Problems in Water Governance: Paradigm Changes to Promote Water Sustainability and Address Planning Uncertainty

Head, Brian (2010). Wicked Problems in Water Governance: Paradigm Changes to Promote Water Sustainability and Address Planning Uncertainty. Urban Water Security Research Alliance Technical Report No. 38 St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.

The Water-Energy Nexus: A Challenge for Knowledge and Policy

Head, Brian and Cammerman, Nathan (2010). The Water-Energy Nexus: A Challenge for Knowledge and Policy. Urban Water Security Research Alliance Technical Report No. 39 St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.

State, Economy and Public Policy in Australia

Bell, Stephen and Head, Brian eds. (1997). State, Economy and Public Policy in Australia. Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.

Policy expertise and policy markets: challenges for tackling complex problems in turbulent times

Head, Brian W. (2021). Policy expertise and policy markets: challenges for tackling complex problems in turbulent times. The future of the policy sciences. (pp. 121-139) edited by Anis Ben Brik and Leslie A. Pal. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781800376489.00015

Crises and institutional change: emergence of cross-border water governance in Lake Eyre Basin, Australia

Bellamy, Jennifer, Head, Brian W. and Ross, Helen (2019). Crises and institutional change: emergence of cross-border water governance in Lake Eyre Basin, Australia. Water crises and governance: reinventing collaborative institutions in an era of uncertainty. (pp. 10-26) edited by Peter Leigh Taylor and David A. Sonnenfeld. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.

Exploring capacity for strategic policy work: water policy in Australia

Bettini, Yvette and Head, Brian W. (2018). Exploring capacity for strategic policy work: water policy in Australia. Policy capacity and governance: assessing governmental competences and capabilities in theory and practice. (pp. 289-312) edited by Xun Wu, Michael Howlett and M. Ramesh. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-54675-9_13

Regionalization and regionalism: persistent challenges and new frontiers

Bellamy, Jennifer and Head, Brian (2018). Regionalization and regionalism: persistent challenges and new frontiers. The Routledge handbook of Australian urban and regional planning. (pp. 62-72) edited by Neil Sipe and Karen Vella. New York, NY United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315748054

Expert advisory bodies in the policy system

Crowley, Kate and Head, Brian W. (2017). Expert advisory bodies in the policy system. Routledge handbook of comparative policy analysis. (pp. 181-198) edited by Marleen Brans, Iris Geva-May and Michael Howlett. New York, NY, United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315660561-12

Policy-relevant research: improving the value and impact of the social sciences

Head, Brian W. (2017). Policy-relevant research: improving the value and impact of the social sciences. Social science and sustainability. (pp. 199-209) edited by Heinz Schandl and Iain Walker. Melbourne, Australia: CSIRO Publishing.

Understanding the policy realities of urban transitions

Bettini, Yvette, Arklay, Tracey and Head, Brian W. (2017). Understanding the policy realities of urban transitions. Urban sustainability transitions. (pp. 37-49) edited by Niki Frantzeskaki, Vanesa Castán Broto, Lars Coenen and Derk Loorbach. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315228389

Collaboration challenges in addressing natural resource management problems: Australian regional case studies

Ross, Helen, Bellamy, Jennifer and Head, Brian (2016). Collaboration challenges in addressing natural resource management problems: Australian regional case studies. The challenges of collaboration in environmental governance: barriers and responses. (pp. 175-195) edited by Richard D. Margerum and Cathy J. Robinson. Cheltenham United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.

Academic Research and Public Policy

Head, Brian W. and Walter, James (2015). Academic Research and Public Policy. Policy Analysis in Australia. (pp. 283-301) edited by Brian W. Head and Kate Crowley. Bristol, United Kingdom: Policy Press.

Australia: building policy capacity for managing wicked policy problems

Head, Brian W. and O'Flynn, Janine (2015). Australia: building policy capacity for managing wicked policy problems. The international handbook of public administration and governance. (pp. 341-368) edited by Andrew Massey and Karen Johnston. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781781954492.00022

Policy analysis and public sector capacity

Head, Brian (2015). Policy analysis and public sector capacity. Policy Analysis in Australia. (pp. 53-67) edited by Brian Head and Kate Crowley. Bristol, United Kingdom: Policy Press.

Policy analysis in Australia: context, themes and challenges

Crowley, Kate and Head, Brian (2015). Policy analysis in Australia: context, themes and challenges. Policy Analysis in Australia. (pp. 1-20) edited by Brian Head and Kate Crowley. Bristol, United Kingdom: Policy Press.

Policy analysis: evidence based policy-making

Head, Brian W. (2015). Policy analysis: evidence based policy-making. International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (pp. 281-287) edited by James D. Wright. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.75030-6

Research and its policy relevance

Head, Brian W. (2014). Research and its policy relevance. Handbook of research methods and applications in spatially integrated social science. (pp. 603-616) edited by Robert Stimson. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9780857932976.00037

The collaboration solution? Factors for collaborative success

Head, Brian W. (2014). The collaboration solution? Factors for collaborative success. Crossing Boundaries in Public Management and Policy: The international experience. (pp. 142-157) edited by Janine O'Flynn, Deborah Blackman and John Halligan. Abingdon, Oxon, U.K.: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203106907

Evidence-based policy-making for innovation

Head, Brian W. (2013). Evidence-based policy-making for innovation. Handbook of innovation in public services. (pp. 143-156) edited by Stephen P. Osborne and Louise Brown. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781849809757

Crisis, change and water institutions in South-east Queensland: strategies for an integrated approach

Wallington, Tabatha, Robinson, Cathy and Head, Brian (2012). Crisis, change and water institutions in South-east Queensland: strategies for an integrated approach. Risk and Social Theory in Environmental Management. (pp. 185-198) edited by Thomas Measham and Stewart Lockie. Melbourne Australia: CSIRO Pubishing.

Urban water institutional arrangements

Head, Brian (2011). Urban water institutional arrangements. Securing Australia’s Water Future. (pp. 63-65) edited by Bob Swinton and Chris Davis. North Sydney, N.S.W., Australia: Focus Publishing.

Evidence-based policy: Principles and requirements

Head, Brian (2010). Evidence-based policy: Principles and requirements. Strengthening evidence-based policy in the Australian Federation. (pp. 13-26) Melbourne, Australia: Productivity Commission.

From knowledge transfer to knowledge sharing? Towards better links between research, policy and practice

Head, Brian (2010). From knowledge transfer to knowledge sharing? Towards better links between research, policy and practice. Bridging the 'know-do' gap: Knowledge brokering to improve child wellbeing. (pp. 109-123) edited by Gabriele Bammer, Annette Michaux and Ann Sanson. Canberra, A.C.T., Australia: ANU E Press.

Water politics

Spearritt, Peter and Head, Brian (2010). Water politics. A climate for growth. (pp. 88-107) edited by Brendan Gleeson and Wendy Steele. St Lucia, Qld, Australia: University of Queensland Press.

Adaptation to climate change: The evolution of policy and program ideas in Australia

Head, B.W. (2009). Adaptation to climate change: The evolution of policy and program ideas in Australia. Climate Change in Regional Australia: Social Learning and Adaptation. (pp. 14-29) edited by Martin, J., Rogers, M. and Winter, C.. Ballarat, Australia: VURRN Press Inc.

From Government to Governance: explaining and assessing new approaches to NRM

Head, B. W. (2009). From Government to Governance: explaining and assessing new approaches to NRM. Contested Country: Local and Regional Natural Resources Management in Australia. (pp. 15-28) edited by Lane, M. B., Robinson, C. and Taylor, B.. Melbourne Australia: CSIRO Publishing.

The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth

Head, B.W. and Stanley, F.J. (2009). The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth. Challenges in Adolescent Health: An Australian Perspective. (pp. 265-273) edited by Bennett, D., Towns, S., Elliott, E. and Merrick, J.. New York , U. S. A.: Nova Publishers.

Consequences, Capacity and Coherence: An Overall Approach to Integrity System Assessment

Brown, A. J. and Head, Brian W. (2008). Consequences, Capacity and Coherence: An Overall Approach to Integrity System Assessment. Promoting Integrity:Evaluating and Improving Public Institutions. (pp. 285-306) edited by B. W. Head, A. J. Brown and C. Connors. Surrey, U.K.: Ashgate Publishing Ltd.

Introduction: Integrity systems and democratic accountability

Brown, A. J., Head, Brian W. and Connors, Carmel (2008). Introduction: Integrity systems and democratic accountability. Promoting integrity: Evaluating and improving public institutions. (pp. 3-12) edited by Brian W. Head, A.J. Brown and Carmel Connors. Farnham, U.K.: Ashgate Publishing.

Promoting Integrity: Trends and Prospects

Head, B.W. (2008). Promoting Integrity: Trends and Prospects. Promoting Integrity: Evaluating and Improving Public Institutions. (pp. 307-317) edited by Head, B.W., Brown, A.J. and Connors, C.. The United Kingdom: Ashgate Publishing Ltd.

Taking subsidiarity seriously: What role for the States?

Head, Brian (2007). Taking subsidiarity seriously: What role for the States?. Federalism and regionalism in Australia: New approaches, new institutions?. (pp. 155-170) edited by A. J. Brown and Jennifer Bellamy. Canberra, Australia: ANU E Press.

The public service and government communication: Pressures and dilemmas

Head, Brian (2007). The public service and government communication: Pressures and dilemmas. Government communication in Australia. (pp. 36-50) edited by Sally Young. Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge University Press.

Governance

Head, Brian W. (2005). Governance. Ideas and influence: Social science and public policy in Australia. (pp. 44-63) edited by Peter Saunders and James Walker. Sydney, Australia: University of Sydney Press.

Leaders and the leadership challenge

Head, Brian, Wanna, John and Williams, Paul (2005). Leaders and the leadership challenge. Yes, Premier : Labor leadership in Australia's states and territories. (pp. 253-264) edited by John Wanna and Paul Williams. Sydney, Australia: University of NSW.

Participation or co-governance?: Challenges for regional natural resource management

Head, Brian W. (2005). Participation or co-governance?: Challenges for regional natural resource management. Participation and governance in regional development: Global trends in an Australian context. (pp. 137-154) edited by Robyn Eversole and John Martin. Burlington, VT: Ashgate.

Regional NRM planning arrangements: Evaluating through the state lens

Head, Brian (2004). Regional NRM planning arrangements: Evaluating through the state lens. Regional natural resource management planning: The challenges of evaluation as seen through different lenses. (pp. 19-26) edited by Jennifer Bellamy. Brisbane, Australia: CSIRO; Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines.

Embedding expertise for policy responses to COVID-19: comparing decision-making structures in two federal democracies

Easton, Marleen, De Paepe, Jasper, Evans, Phoebe, Head, Brian W. and Yarnold, Jennifer (2022). Embedding expertise for policy responses to COVID-19: comparing decision-making structures in two federal democracies. Public Organization Review, 22 (2), 309-326. doi: 10.1007/s11115-022-00629-6

Pandemic effects on public service employment in Australia

Colley, Linda, Woods, Shelley and Head, Brian (2021). Pandemic effects on public service employment in Australia. Economic and Labour Relations Review, 33 (1), 103530462110560-79. doi: 10.1177/10353046211056093

Community perspectives on sustainable urban water security

Allan, Julie V., Fielding, Kelly S., Kenway, Steven J. and Head, Brian W. (2021). Community perspectives on sustainable urban water security. Urban Water Journal, 19 (4), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/1573062x.2021.2001545

The health impacts of ambient air pollution in Australia: a systematic literature review

Walter, Clare M., Schneider-Futschik, Elena K. , Hall, Nina L., Sly, Peter, Head, Brian W. and Knibbs, Luke D. (2021). The health impacts of ambient air pollution in Australia: a systematic literature review. Internal Medicine Journal, 51 (10), 1567-1579. doi: 10.1111/imj.15415

In search of policy innovation: Behavioural Insights Teams in Australia and New Zealand

Jones, Stephen, Head, Brian and Ferguson, Michele (2021). In search of policy innovation: Behavioural Insights Teams in Australia and New Zealand. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 80 (3), 435-452. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12478

Urban water security priorities - an Australian industry perspective

Allan, Julie, Kenway, Steven J. and Head, Brian W. (2021). Urban water security priorities - an Australian industry perspective. Water Supply, 21 (2), 710-722. doi: 10.2166/ws.2020.348

Rising to Ostrom’s challenge: an invitation to walk on the bright side of public governance and public service

Douglas, Scott, Schillemans, Thomas, ‘t Hart, Paul, Ansell, Chris, Bøgh Andersen, Lotte, Flinders, Matthew, Head, Brian, Moynihan, Donald, Nabatchi, Tina, O’Flynn, Janine, Peters, B. Guy, Raadschelders, Jos, Sancino, Alessandro, Sørensen, Eva and Torfing, Jacob (2021). Rising to Ostrom’s challenge: an invitation to walk on the bright side of public governance and public service. Policy Design and Practice, 4 (4), 441-451. doi: 10.1080/25741292.2021.1972517

Using a process-based model to understand dynamics of Chinese agricultural and water technology development from 8000 bc to 1911 ad

Wu, Shuanglei, Wei, Yongping, Head, Brian, Zhao, Yan and Hanna, Scott (2020). Using a process-based model to understand dynamics of Chinese agricultural and water technology development from 8000 bc to 1911 ad. Ambio, 50 (5), 1101-1116. doi: 10.1007/s13280-020-01424-7

Measuring the structure of a technology system for directing technological transition

Wu, Shuanglei, Wei, Yongping, Head, Brian and Hanna, Scott (2020). Measuring the structure of a technology system for directing technological transition. Global Challenges, 5 (2) 2000073, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/gch2.202000073

Testing the Limits of Public Integrity: The Impact of Vested Interests and Countervailing Forces on Indonesia’s KPK

Umam, Ahmad Khoirul and Head, Brian (2020). Testing the Limits of Public Integrity: The Impact of Vested Interests and Countervailing Forces on Indonesia’s KPK. Asian Politics and Policy, 12 (3), 384-403. doi: 10.1111/aspp.12548

Transitioning toward sustainable cities-challenges of collaboration and integration

van de Meene, Susan, Bettini, Yvette and Head, Brian W. (2020). Transitioning toward sustainable cities-challenges of collaboration and integration. Sustainability, 12 (11) 4509, 4509. doi: 10.3390/su12114509

Behavioural insights teams in practice: nudge missions and methods on trial

Ball, Sarah and Head, Brian W. (2020). Behavioural insights teams in practice: nudge missions and methods on trial. Policy and Politics, 49 (1), 105-120. doi: 10.1332/030557320x15840777045205

Uber in Queensland: from policy fortress to policy change

Stein, Elliot James and Head, Brian W. (2020). Uber in Queensland: from policy fortress to policy change. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 79 (4), 462-479. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12416

Why information and transparency about electricity matter: fragmentation of governance and accountability under New Public Management

Molyneaux, Lynette and Head, Brian (2020). Why information and transparency about electricity matter: fragmentation of governance and accountability under New Public Management. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 79 (1) 1467-8500.12404, 143-164. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12404

The transition to improved water-related energy management: enabling contexts for policy innovation

Binks, Amanda, Head, Brian, Lant, Paul and Kenway, Steven (2020). The transition to improved water-related energy management: enabling contexts for policy innovation. Water, 12 (2) 557, 557. doi: 10.3390/w12020557

Bridging the research–policy gap: the importance of effective identity leadership and shared commitment

Mols, Frank, Bell, Jennifer and Head, Brian (2020). Bridging the research–policy gap: the importance of effective identity leadership and shared commitment. Evidence and Policy, 16 (1) 10.1332/174426418X15378681300533, 145-163. doi: 10.1332/174426418X15378681300533

Addressing corruption in post-Soeharto Indonesia: the role of the Corruption Eradication Commission

Umam, Ahmad Khoirul, Whitehouse, Gillian, Head, Brian and Khan, Mohammed Adil (2020). Addressing corruption in post-Soeharto Indonesia: the role of the Corruption Eradication Commission. Journal of Contemporary Asia, 50 (1), 125-143. doi: 10.1080/00472336.2018.1552983

The development of ancient Chinese agricultural and water technology from 8000 BC to 1911 AD

Wu, Shuanglei, Wei, Yongping, Head, Brian, Zhao, Yan and Hanna, Scott (2019). The development of ancient Chinese agricultural and water technology from 8000 BC to 1911 AD. Palgrave Communications, 5 (1) 77. doi: 10.1057/s41599-019-0282-1

Policy expertise and use of evidence in a populist era

Head, Brian W. and Banerjee, Subho (2019). Policy expertise and use of evidence in a populist era. Australian Journal of Political Science, 55 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/10361146.2019.1686117

Policy capacity in disruptive times

Walter, James, Tiernan, Anne, Head, Brian and Edwards, Meredith (2019). Policy capacity in disruptive times. Australian Journal of Political Science, 55 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/10361146.2019.1686118

Defining water-related energy for global comparison, clearer communication, and sharper policy

Kenway, Steven J., Lam, Ka Leung, Stokes-Draut, Jennifer, Sanders, Kelly Twomey, Binks, Amanda N., Bors, Julijana, Head, Brian, Olsson, Gustaf and McMahon, James E. (2019). Defining water-related energy for global comparison, clearer communication, and sharper policy. Journal of Cleaner Production, 236 117502, 117502. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.06.333

Addressing animal welfare through collaborative stakeholder networks

Fernandes, Jill, Blache, Dominique, Maloney, Shane K., Martin, Graeme B., Venus, Bronwyn, Walker, Frederick Rohan, Head, Brian and Tilbrook, Alan (2019). Addressing animal welfare through collaborative stakeholder networks. Agriculture, 9 (6) 132, 132. doi: 10.3390/agriculture9060132

Navigating tensions in co-production: A missing link in leadership for public value

Brown, Prudence R. and Head, Brian W. (2019). Navigating tensions in co-production: A missing link in leadership for public value. Public Administration, 97 (2), 250-263. doi: 10.1111/padm.12394

What is gender equality in science?

O'Brien, Katherine R., Holmgren, Milena, Fitzsimmons, Terrance, Crane, Margaret E., Maxwell, Paul and Head, Brian (2019). What is gender equality in science?. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 34 (5), 395-399. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2019.02.009

Cry me a river: building trust and maintaining legitimacy in environmental flows

O’Donnell, Erin L., Horne, Avril C., Godden, Lee and Head, Brian (2019). Cry me a river: building trust and maintaining legitimacy in environmental flows. Australasian Journal of Water Resources, 23 (1), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/13241583.2019.1586058

Urban water security - what does it mean?

Allan, Julie V., Kenway, Steven J. and Head, Brian W. (2019). Urban water security - what does it mean?. Urban Water Journal, 15 (9), 899-910. doi: 10.1080/1573062x.2019.1574843

Forty years of wicked problems literature: forging closer links to policy studies

Head, Brian W. (2019). Forty years of wicked problems literature: forging closer links to policy studies. Policy and Society, 38 (2), 1-18. doi: 10.1080/14494035.2018.1488797

Institutional amnesia and public policy

Stark, Alastair and Head, Brian (2019). Institutional amnesia and public policy. Journal of European Public Policy, 26 (10), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/13501763.2018.1535612

Can automated content analysis be used to assess and improve the use of evidence in mental health policy? A systematic review

Alla, Kristel, Oprescu, Florin, Hall, Wayne D., Whiteford, Harvey A., Head, Brian W. and Meurk, Carla S. (2018). Can automated content analysis be used to assess and improve the use of evidence in mental health policy? A systematic review. Systematic Reviews, 7 (1) 194, 194. doi: 10.1186/s13643-018-0853-z

Divestment of commonwealth public enterprises in Australia: the cupboard is bare

Aulich, Chris, Jones, Stephen and Head, Brian (2018). Divestment of commonwealth public enterprises in Australia: the cupboard is bare. Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, 89 (3), 475-490. doi: 10.1111/apce.12171

Implementing the United Nations’ sustainable development goals for water and beyond in Australia: a proposed systems approach

Hall, Nina Lansbury, Ross, Helen, Richards, Russell, Barrington, Dani Jennifer, Dean, Angela J., Head, Brian W., Jagals, Paul, Reid, Simon and Hill, Peter S. (2018). Implementing the United Nations’ sustainable development goals for water and beyond in Australia: a proposed systems approach. Australasian Journal of Water Resources, 22 (1), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/13241583.2018.1481563

Knowledge mobilisation intermediaries operating at the research-policy-practice nexus in Australia

Bell, Jennifer and Head, Brian W. (2017). Knowledge mobilisation intermediaries operating at the research-policy-practice nexus in Australia. Developing Practice: The Child, Youth and Family Work Journal , 48, 8-29.

Climate Change Scepticism: Reconsidering How to Respond to Core Criticisms of Climate Science and Policy

Van Rensburg, Willem and W. Head, Brian (2017). Climate Change Scepticism: Reconsidering How to Respond to Core Criticisms of Climate Science and Policy. Sage Open, 7 (4 ), 1-11. doi: 10.1177/2158244017748983

The enduring challenge of 'wicked problems': revisiting Rittel and Webber

Crowley, Kate and Head, Brian W. (2017). The enduring challenge of 'wicked problems': revisiting Rittel and Webber. Policy Sciences, 50 (4), 539-547. doi: 10.1007/s11077-017-9302-4

Assessing the value of political science in the era of relevance and impact

Head, Brian W. (2017). Assessing the value of political science in the era of relevance and impact. Australian Journal of Political Science, 52 (4), 599-614. doi: 10.1080/10361146.2017.1374344

How do we define the policy impact of public health research? A systematic review

Alla, Kristel , Hall, Wayne D. , Whiteford, Harvey A. , Head, Brian W. and Meurk, Carla S. (2017). How do we define the policy impact of public health research? A systematic review. Health Research Policy and Systems, 15 (84) 84, 84. doi: 10.1186/s12961-017-0247-z

The interaction of risk allocation and governance arrangements in innovative urban stormwater and recycling projects

Lane, Ruth, Bettini, Yvette, McCallum, Tara and Head, Brian W. (2017). The interaction of risk allocation and governance arrangements in innovative urban stormwater and recycling projects. Landscape and Urban Planning, 164, 37-48. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2017.03.012

Problem definition and the policy process: wicked problems

Head, Brian W. (2017). Problem definition and the policy process: wicked problems. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics. doi: 10.1093/acrefore/9780190228637.013.213

An analysis of policy success and failure in formal evaluations of Australia's national mental health strategy (1992-2012)

Grace, Francesca C., Meurk, Carla S., Head, Brian W., Hall, Wayne D., Harris, Meredith G. and Whiteford, Harvey A. (2017). An analysis of policy success and failure in formal evaluations of Australia's national mental health strategy (1992-2012). BMC Health Services Research, 17 (1) 374, 374. doi: 10.1186/s12913-017-2309-x

Crises and institutional change: emergence of cross-border water governance in Lake Eyre Basin, Australia

Bellamy, Jennifer, Head, Brian W. and Ross, Helen (2017). Crises and institutional change: emergence of cross-border water governance in Lake Eyre Basin, Australia. Society and Natural Resources, 30 (4), 404-420. doi: 10.1080/08941920.2016.1272729

Climate change sceptical frames: the case of seven Australian sceptics

Van Rensburg, Willem and Head, Brian W. (2017). Climate change sceptical frames: the case of seven Australian sceptics. Australian Journal of Politics and History, 63 (1), 112-128. doi: 10.1111/ajph.12318

Policy capacity and evidence-based policy in the public service

Newman, Joshua, Cherney, Adrian and Head, Brian W. (2017). Policy capacity and evidence-based policy in the public service. Public Management Review, 19 (2), 157-174. doi: 10.1080/14719037.2016.1148191

The national context of wicked problems: comparing policies on gun violence in the US, Canada, and Australia

Newman, Joshua and Head, Brian (2017). The national context of wicked problems: comparing policies on gun violence in the US, Canada, and Australia. Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis, 19 (1), 40-53. doi: 10.1080/13876988.2015.1029334

Wicked and less wicked problems: a typology and a contingency framework

Alford, John and Head, Brian W. (2017). Wicked and less wicked problems: a typology and a contingency framework. Policy and Society, 36 (3), 397-413. doi: 10.1080/14494035.2017.1361634

Wicked tendencies in policy problems: rethinking the distinction between social and technical problems

Newman, Joshua and Head, Brian W. (2017). Wicked tendencies in policy problems: rethinking the distinction between social and technical problems. Policy and Society, 36 (3), 414-429. doi: 10.1080/14494035.2017.1361635

How did youth mental health make it onto Australia’s 2011 federal policy agenda?

Whiteford, Harvey A. , Meurk, Carla, Carstensen, Georgia, Hall, Wayne, Hill, Peter and Head, Brian W. (2016). How did youth mental health make it onto Australia’s 2011 federal policy agenda?. Sage Open, 6 (4), 215824401668085. doi: 10.1177/2158244016680855

Managing wicked natural resource problems: the collaborative challenge at regional scales in Australia

Head, Brian W., Ross, Helen and Bellamy, Jennifer (2016). Managing wicked natural resource problems: the collaborative challenge at regional scales in Australia. Landscape and Urban Planning, 154, 81-92. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.03.019

Why is an APT approach to wicked problems important?

Head, Brian W. and Xiang, Wei-Ning (2016). Why is an APT approach to wicked problems important?. Landscape and Urban Planning, 154, 4-7. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.03.018

Working with wicked problems in socio-ecological systems: more awareness, greater acceptance, and better adaptation

Head, Brian W. and Xiang, Wei-Ning (2016). Working with wicked problems in socio-ecological systems: more awareness, greater acceptance, and better adaptation. Landscape and Urban Planning, 154, 1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.07.011

Understanding Australian household water-related energy use and identifying physical and human characteristics of major end uses

Binks, Amanda N., Kenway, Steven J., Lant, Paul A. and Head, Brian W. (2016). Understanding Australian household water-related energy use and identifying physical and human characteristics of major end uses. Journal of Cleaner Production, 135, 892-906. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.06.091

Toward more "evidence-informed" policy making?

Head, Brian W. (2016). Toward more "evidence-informed" policy making?. Public Administration Review, 76 (3), 472-484. doi: 10.1111/puar.12475

Editors' introduction

Isett, Kimberley R., Head, Brian W. and Vanlandingham, Gary (2016). Editors' introduction. Public Administration Review, 76 (2), 221-221. doi: 10.1111/puar.12527

Caveat emptor: what do we know about public administration evidence and how do we know it?

Isett, Kimberley R., Head, Brian W. and VanLandingham, Gary (2016). Caveat emptor: what do we know about public administration evidence and how do we know it?. Public Administration Review, 76 (1) 84, 20-23. doi: 10.1111/puar.12467

Do policy makers use academic research? Reexamining the "Two Communities" theory of research utilization

Newman, Joshua, Cherney, Adrian and Head, Brian W. (2016). Do policy makers use academic research? Reexamining the "Two Communities" theory of research utilization. Public Administration Review, 76 (1), 24-32. doi: 10.1111/puar.12464

Establishing and governing e-mental health care in Australia: A systematic review of challenges and a call for policy-focussed research

Meurk, Carla, Leung, Janni, Hall, Wayne, Head, Brian W. and Whiteford, Harvey (2016). Establishing and governing e-mental health care in Australia: A systematic review of challenges and a call for policy-focussed research. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 18 (1) e10, e10. doi: 10.2196/jmir.4827

Strengths and vulnerabilities of Australian networks for conservation of threatened birds

Holmes, Tim Q., Head, Brian W., Possingham, Hugh P. and Garnett, Stephen T. (2016). Strengths and vulnerabilities of Australian networks for conservation of threatened birds. Oryx, 51 (4), 1-11. doi: 10.1017/S0030605316000454

An analysis of policy levers used to implement mental health reform in Australia 1992-2012

Grace, Francesca C., Meurk, Carla S., Head, Brian W., Hall, Wayne D., Carstensen, Georgia, Harris, Meredith G. and Whiteford, Harvey A. (2015). An analysis of policy levers used to implement mental health reform in Australia 1992-2012. BMC Health Services Research, 15 (479) 479, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s12913-015-1142-3

Categories of failure in climate change mitigation policy in Australia

Newman, Joshua and Head, Brian W. (2015). Categories of failure in climate change mitigation policy in Australia. Public Policy and Administration, 30 (3-4), 342-358. doi: 10.1177/0952076714565832

Beyond the two communities: a reply to Mead’s “why government often ignores research”

Newman, Joshua and Head, Brian (2015). Beyond the two communities: a reply to Mead’s “why government often ignores research”. Policy Sciences, 48 (3), 383-393. doi: 10.1007/s11077-015-9226-9

Wicked problems: implications for public policy and management

Head, Brian W. and Alford, John (2015). Wicked problems: implications for public policy and management. Administration and Society, 47 (6), 711-739. doi: 10.1177/0095399713481601

Media and evidence-informed policy development: the case of mental health in Australia

Meurk, Carla, Whiteford, Harvey, Head, Brian, Hall, Wayne and Carah, Nicholas (2015). Media and evidence-informed policy development: the case of mental health in Australia. Contemporary Social Science, 10 (2), 160-170. doi: 10.1080/21582041.2015.1053970

The utilisation of social science research - the perspectives of academic researchers in Australia

Cherney, Adrian, Head, Brian, Povey, Jenny, Boreham, Paul and Ferguson, Michele (2015). The utilisation of social science research - the perspectives of academic researchers in Australia. Journal of Sociology, 51 (2), 252-270. doi: 10.1177/1440783313505008

Use of academic social research by public officials: exploring preferences and constraints that impact on research use

Cherney, Adrian, Head, Brian, Povey, Jenny, Ferguson, Michele and Boreham, Paul (2015). Use of academic social research by public officials: exploring preferences and constraints that impact on research use. Evidence and Policy, 11 (2), 169-188. doi: 10.1332/174426514X14138926450067

Relationships between Policy Academics and Public Servants: Learning at a Distance?

Head, Brian W. (2015). Relationships between Policy Academics and Public Servants: Learning at a Distance?. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 74 (1), 5-12. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12133

Urban water governance in times of multiple stressors: an editorial

Olsson, Lennart and Head, Brian W. (2015). Urban water governance in times of multiple stressors: an editorial. Ecology and Society, 20 (1) 27. doi: 10.5751/ES-07300-200127

Prioritising indicators of cumulative socio-economic impacts to characterise rapid development of onshore gas resources

Uhlmann, Vikki, Rifkin, Will, Everingham, Jo-Anne, Head, Brian and May, Kylie (2014). Prioritising indicators of cumulative socio-economic impacts to characterise rapid development of onshore gas resources. The Extractive Industries and Society, 1 (2), 189-199. doi: 10.1016/j.exis.2014.06.001

Evidence, uncertainty and wicked problems in climate change decision-making in Australia

Head, Brian W. (2014). Evidence, uncertainty and wicked problems in climate change decision-making in Australia. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 32 (4), 663-679. doi: 10.1068/c1240

Are policy-makers interested in social research? Exploring the sources and uses of valued information among public servants in Australia

Head, Brian, Ferguson, Michele, Cherney, Adrian and Boreham, Paul (2014). Are policy-makers interested in social research? Exploring the sources and uses of valued information among public servants in Australia. Policy and Society, 33 (2), 89-101. doi: 10.1016/j.polsoc.2014.04.004

Managing urban water crises: adaptive policy responses to drought and flood in Southeast Queensland, Australia

Head, Brian W. (2014). Managing urban water crises: adaptive policy responses to drought and flood in Southeast Queensland, Australia. Ecology and Society, 19 (2) 33, 33.1-33.14. doi: 10.5751/ES-06414-190233

Understanding and managing water-related energy use in Australian households: preliminary results of a research project being carried out by The University of Queensland and the Smart Water Fund

Kenway, S., Binks, A., Bors, J., Pamminger, F., Lant, P., Head, B., Taimre, T., Grace, A., Fawcett, J., Johnson, S., Yeung, J., Scheidegger, R. and Bader, H.-P. (2014). Understanding and managing water-related energy use in Australian households: preliminary results of a research project being carried out by The University of Queensland and the Smart Water Fund. Water, 41 (2), 184-188.

Public administration and the promise of evidence-based policy: experience in and beyond Australia

Head, Brian W. (2014). Public administration and the promise of evidence-based policy: experience in and beyond Australia. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration, 36 (1), 48-59. doi: 10.1080/23276665.2014.892273

Privatisation and new public management: Asset sales and Commissions of Audit in Queensland, 1990–2013

Colley, Linda Katurah and Head, Brian W. (2014). Privatisation and new public management: Asset sales and Commissions of Audit in Queensland, 1990–2013. Australian Journal of Political Science, 49 (3), 391-407. doi: 10.1080/10361146.2014.931342

Evidence-based policymaking - speaking truth to power?

Head, Brian W. (2013). Evidence-based policymaking - speaking truth to power?. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 72 (4), 397-403. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12037

Urban water system safety: a human factors investigation

Cloete, Steve, Horberry,Tim and Head, Brian (2013). Urban water system safety: a human factors investigation. Water, 40 (8), 56-61.

Children with disabilities in out-of-home care: perspectives on organisational collaborations

Ziviani, Jenny, Darlington, Yvonne, Feeney, Rachel, Meredith, Pamela and Head, Brian (2013). Children with disabilities in out-of-home care: perspectives on organisational collaborations. Children and Youth Services Review, 35 (5), 797-805. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.02.003

Policies and programmes to end homelessness in Australia: learning from international practice

Parsell, Cameron, Jones, Andrew and Head, Brian (2013). Policies and programmes to end homelessness in Australia: learning from international practice. International Journal of Social Welfare, 22 (2), 186-194. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2397.2012.00884.x

Changing patterns of privatization: ideology, economic necessity, or political opportunism

Colley, Linda Katurah and Head, Brian (2013). Changing patterns of privatization: ideology, economic necessity, or political opportunism. International Journal of Public Administration, 36 (12), 865-875. doi: 10.1080/01900692.2013.795164

Research Utilization in the Social Sciences: A Comparison of Five Academic Disciplines in Australia

Cherney, Adrian, Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2013). Research Utilization in the Social Sciences: A Comparison of Five Academic Disciplines in Australia. Science Communication, 35 (6), 780-809. doi: 10.1177/1075547013491398

Perspectives of academic social scientists on knowledge transfer and research collaborations: a cross-sectional survey of Australian academics

Cherney, Adrian, Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2012). Perspectives of academic social scientists on knowledge transfer and research collaborations: a cross-sectional survey of Australian academics. Evidence and Policy, 8 (4), 433-453. doi: 10.1332/174426412X660098

Australian politicians’ beliefs about climate change: political partisanship and political ideology

Fielding, Kelly S., Head, Brian W., Laffan, Warren, Western, Mark and Hoegh-Guldberg, Ove (2012). Australian politicians’ beliefs about climate change: political partisanship and political ideology. Environmental Politics, 21 (5), 712-733. doi: 10.1080/09644016.2012.698887

Determinants of young Australians' environmental actions: The role of responsibility attributions, locus of control, knowledge and attitudes

Fielding, Kelly S. and Head, Brian W. (2012). Determinants of young Australians' environmental actions: The role of responsibility attributions, locus of control, knowledge and attitudes. Environmental Education Research, 18 (2), 171-186. doi: 10.1080/13504622.2011.592936

The contribution of integrity agencies to good governance

Head, Brian W. (2012). The contribution of integrity agencies to good governance. Policy Studies, 33 (1), 7-20. doi: 10.1080/01442872.2011.601200

What influences the utilisation of educational research by policy-makers and practitioners? - The perspectives of academic educational researchers

Cherney, Adrian, Povey, Jenny, Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul and Ferguson, Michele (2012). What influences the utilisation of educational research by policy-makers and practitioners? - The perspectives of academic educational researchers. International Journal of Educational Research, 56, 23-34. doi: 10.1016/j.ijer.2012.08.001

Supporting the knowledge to action process: a systems-thinking approach

Cherney, Adrian and Head, Brian (2011). Supporting the knowledge to action process: a systems-thinking approach. Evidence and Policy, 7 (4), 471-488. doi: 10.1332/174426411X603461

Governance for sustainable regions: Can government meet the innovation policy challenge?

Head, Brian W. (2011). Governance for sustainable regions: Can government meet the innovation policy challenge?. Regional Science Policy and Practice, 3 (3), 219-230. doi: 10.1111/j.1757-7802.2011.01038.x

Guest editors’ introduction: Special issue on evidence-based prevention

Sanson, Ann V., Head, Brian W. and Redmond, Gerry (2011). Guest editors’ introduction: Special issue on evidence-based prevention. Australian Review of Public Affairs, 10 (1), 1-4.

Making prevention work in human services for children and youth

Head, Brian W. and Redmond, Gerry (2011). Making prevention work in human services for children and youth. Australian Review of Public Affairs, 10 (1), 5-22.

Australian experience: Civic engagement as symbol and substance

Head, Brian W. (2011). Australian experience: Civic engagement as symbol and substance. Public Administration and Development, 31 (2), 102-112. doi: 10.1002/pad.599

Why not ask them? Mapping and promoting youth participation

Head, Brian W. (2011). Why not ask them? Mapping and promoting youth participation. Children and Youth Services Review, 33 (4), 541-547. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2010.05.015

From policy to practice: A program logic approach to describing the implementation of early intervention services for children with physical disability

Ziviani, Jenny, Darlington, Yvonne, Feeney, Rachel and Head, Brian (2011). From policy to practice: A program logic approach to describing the implementation of early intervention services for children with physical disability. Evaluation And Program Planning, 34 (1), 60-68. doi: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2010.05.001

Service integration : The Holy Grail for human services

Phillips, Rhonda, Jones, Andrew and Head, Brian (2010). Service integration : The Holy Grail for human services. Parity, 23 (8), 16-17.

Public management research: Towards relevance

Head, Brian William (2010). Public management research: Towards relevance. Public Management Review, 12 (5), 571-585. doi: 10.1080/14719031003633987

Regulatory reform and the management of intergovernmental relations in Australia

Carroll, Peter and Head, Brian (2010). Regulatory reform and the management of intergovernmental relations in Australia. Australian Journal of Political Science, 45 (3), 407-424. doi: 10.1080/10361146.2010.509310

Environmental decision-making: exploring complexity and context [book review]

Head, Brian (2010). Environmental decision-making: exploring complexity and context [book review]. Australian Journal of Political Science, 45 (2), 302-303. doi: 10.1080/10361141003736208

Governing sustainability [book review]

Head, Brian (2010). Governing sustainability [book review]. Australian Journal of Political Science, 45 (2), 308-309. doi: 10.1080/10361141003736208

Reconsidering evidence-based policy: Key issues and challenges

Head, Brian (2010). Reconsidering evidence-based policy: Key issues and challenges. Policy and Society, 29 (2), 77-94. doi: 10.1016/j.polsoc.2010.03.001

Water policy: Evidence, learning and the governance of uncertainty

Head, Brian W. (2010). Water policy: Evidence, learning and the governance of uncertainty. Policy and Society, 29 (2), 171-180. doi: 10.1016/j.polsoc.2010.03.007

Evidence based policy and practice: key challenges for improvement

Cherney, Adrian and Head, Brian W. (2010). Evidence based policy and practice: key challenges for improvement. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 45 (4), 509-526.

How can the public sector resolve complex issues?

Head, Brian W. (2010). How can the public sector resolve complex issues?. Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration, 2 (1), 8-16. doi: 10.1108/17574321011028954

Response

Head, B. W. (2009). Response. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, 6 (4), 527-528. doi: 10.1007/s11673-009-9193-y

Reconsidering regulation and governance theory: A learning approach

Wright, J.G. and Head, B.W. (2009). Reconsidering regulation and governance theory: A learning approach. Law & Policy, 31 (2), 192-216. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9930.2009.00301.x

Three lenses of evidence-based policy

Head, B. W. (2008). Three lenses of evidence-based policy. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 67 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8500.2007.00564.x

Assessing network-based collaborations: Effectiveness for whom?

Head, Brian W. (2008). Assessing network-based collaborations: Effectiveness for whom?. Public Management Review, 10 (6), 733-749. doi: 10.1080/14719030802423087

Wicked problems in public policy

Head, Brian W. (2008). Wicked problems in public policy. Public Policy, 3 (2), 110-118.

Evidence-based advocacy

Head, Brian W. and Stanley, Fiona J. (2007). Evidence-based advocacy. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 19 (3), 255-262. doi: 10.1515/IJAMH.2007.19.3.255

Community engagement: Participation on whose terms?

Head, B. W. (2007). Community engagement: Participation on whose terms?. Australian Journal of Political Science, 42 (3), 441-454. doi: 10.1080/10361140701513570

Engaging Indigenous communities: Towards a policy framework for Indigenous community justice programs

Ryan, Neal, Head, Brian, Keast, Robyn and Brown, Kerry (2006). Engaging Indigenous communities: Towards a policy framework for Indigenous community justice programs. Social Policy and Administration, 40 (3), 304-321. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9515.2006.00491.x

Assessing integrity systems: Introduction to the symposium

Brown, A. J. and Head, Brian (2005). Assessing integrity systems: Introduction to the symposium. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 64 (2), 42-47. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8500.2005.00438.x

Institutional capacity and choice in Australia's integrity systems

Brown, A. J. and Head, Brian (2005). Institutional capacity and choice in Australia's integrity systems. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 64 (2), 84-95. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8500.2005.00444.x

Can co-governance work? Regional natural resource management in Queensland, Australia

Head, Brian and Ryan, Neal (2004). Can co-governance work? Regional natural resource management in Queensland, Australia. Society and Economy, 26 (2-3), 361-382. doi: 10.1556/SocEc.26.2004.2-3.11

Working with non-government organisations: A sustainable development perspective

Head, Brian and Ryan, Neal (2003). Working with non-government organisations: A sustainable development perspective. Asian Journal of Public Administration, 25 (1), 31-56.

Reforms to urban water supply services: Insight from Australia

Salisbury, Chris, Head, Brian W. and Hearne, Declan (2018). Reforms to urban water supply services: Insight from Australia. WASH Futures: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Conference 2018, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, 5-9 March 2018.

Reforms to urban water supply services: Insight from Australia

Salisbury, Chris, Head, Brian W. and Hearne, Declan (2018). Reforms to urban water supply services: Insight from Australia. WASH Futures: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Conference 2018, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, 5-9 March 2018. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: AusAID, International Water Centre and Australian WASH Reference Group.

Evaluating the success and failure of national policy reform: an analysis of formal evaluations of Australia’s National Mental Health strategy (1992-2012)

Meurk, C., Grace, F., Head, B., Hall, W., Harris, M. and Whiteford, H. (2017). Evaluating the success and failure of national policy reform: an analysis of formal evaluations of Australia’s National Mental Health strategy (1992-2012). Australasian Evaluation Society, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 5-7 September 2017.

Resource development as the engine of growth? The changing political symbols in Queensland economic policy since the 1970s

Salisbury, Christopher and Head, Brian (2013). Resource development as the engine of growth? The changing political symbols in Queensland economic policy since the 1970s. APSA 2013: Australian Political Studies Association Annual National Conference 2013, Perth, WA, Australia, 30 September–2 October, 2013.

The functionality of Leximancer software as an analytic tool for semi-structured interviews data exploring evidence-based policy in practice from the perspectives of academic social scientists and policymakers.

Povey, Jenny, Shaw, Elizabeth, Head, Brian, Cherney, Adrian, Boreham, Paul and Ferguson, Michele (2013). The functionality of Leximancer software as an analytic tool for semi-structured interviews data exploring evidence-based policy in practice from the perspectives of academic social scientists and policymakers.. AMSRS Conference, Sydney, Australia, 5-6 September 2013.

Blurring boundaries and building bridges: challenges of managing across borders in the Lake Eyre Basin

Bellamy, Jennifer, Head, Brian and Ross, Helen (2012). Blurring boundaries and building bridges: challenges of managing across borders in the Lake Eyre Basin. Australian Stream Management Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 6-8 February 2012. Canberra, ACT, Australia: River Basin Management Society.

Asset sales: from financial necessity to policy opportunism?

Head, Brian and Colley, Linda (2011). Asset sales: from financial necessity to policy opportunism?. Australian Political Science Association Conference (APSA) 2011, Canberra, Australia, 26-28 September 2011. Canberra, Australia: Australian National University, School of Politics and​ International Relations.

Perspectives of academic social scientists on the benefits and impact of knowledge co-production: Australian findings

Cherney, A., Head, B. and Boreham, P. (2011). Perspectives of academic social scientists on the benefits and impact of knowledge co-production: Australian findings. Australian Social Policy Conference, University of NSW, 2011.

Policy advice and research evidence: is academic research 'lost in translation'?

Head, B., Cherney, A. and Boreham, P. (2011). Policy advice and research evidence: is academic research 'lost in translation'?. Australian Political Science Association Conference (APSA) 2011, Canberra, Australia, 26-28 September 2011.

Urban drought, infrastructure crisis, and governance centralisation in Sydney, Melbourne and SE Queensland

Searle, Glen and Head, Brian (2011). Urban drought, infrastructure crisis, and governance centralisation in Sydney, Melbourne and SE Queensland. State of Australian Cities National Conference 2011, Melbourne, Australia, 29 November-2 December 2011. Melbourne, Australia: Australian Sustainable Cities and Regions Network (ASCRN).

Comparing the second and third waves of regulatory reform in Australia

Carroll, P. and Head, B.W. (2009). Comparing the second and third waves of regulatory reform in Australia. Australian Political Studies Association Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 28-30 September 2009. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Macquarie University.

Delivery of early intervention services for children with physical disability : An application of program logic

Darlington, Y., Feeney, R., Head, B. and Ziviani, J. (2009). Delivery of early intervention services for children with physical disability : An application of program logic. Shared Visions Disability Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 2-3 April 2009.

Wicked problems: Implications for policy and management

Head, Brian and Alford, John (2008). Wicked problems: Implications for policy and management. Australasian Political Science Association 2008 Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 6-9 July 2008.

Assessing integrity systems: Introduction to the Symposium

Brown, A. J. and Head, Brian (2005). Assessing integrity systems: Introduction to the Symposium. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8500.2005.00438.x

Institutional capacity and choice in Australia's integrity systems

Brown, A. J. and Head, Brian (2005). Institutional capacity and choice in Australia's integrity systems. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8500.2005.00444.x

Stronger places, stronger people- alignment of frameworks and funding

Lata, Lutfun Nahar, Reddel, Tim and Head, Brian (2022). Stronger places, stronger people- alignment of frameworks and funding. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.

Review of monitoring, evaluation and reporting approaches and outcomes in Parks Australia

Jacobson, Chris, Hockings, Marc, Watson, James, Head, Brian and Fidelman, Pedro (2021). Review of monitoring, evaluation and reporting approaches and outcomes in Parks Australia . Online: University of Queensland.

Strategic issues and opportunities for the acquisition of thermal coal mining assets for managed closure

Franks, Daniel, Bainton, Nick, Head, Brian, Côte, Claire, Erskine, Peter, Fidelman, Pedro, Kemp, Deanna and Flomenhoft, Gary (2020). Strategic issues and opportunities for the acquisition of thermal coal mining assets for managed closure. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.

Water, sanitation and hygiene in remote Indigenous Australian communities: a scan of priorities

Hall, N., Barbosa, M. C., Currie, D., Dean, A.J., Head, B., Hill, P. S., Naylor, S., Reid, S., Selvey, L. and Willis, J. (2017). Water, sanitation and hygiene in remote Indigenous Australian communities: a scan of priorities. Global Change Institute discussion paper: water for equity and wellbeing series. 2207-9602. Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.

Australian urban water reform story: with detailed case study on New South Wales

Salisbury, Chris, Head, Brian W. and Groom, Eric (2017). Australian urban water reform story: with detailed case study on New South Wales. Water Global Practice. W17011. School of Political Science and International Studies, The World Bank.

Toward effective change in urban water policy: the role of collaborative governance and cross-scale integration. Project A3.1, Final Milestone Report

Van de Meene, Susan, Head, Brian W. and Bettini, Yvette (2016). Toward effective change in urban water policy: the role of collaborative governance and cross-scale integration. Project A3.1, Final Milestone Report. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities.

Strengthening community participation in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 for water, sanitation and hygiene

Hall, N., Acosta Jaramillo, C. M., Jagals, P., Currie, D., Ossa-Moreno, J., Dean, A., Ross, H., Bowling, T., Hill, P., Head, B., Richards, R., Willis, J., Abal, E. and Cruz Lopez, D. (2016). Strengthening community participation in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 for water, sanitation and hygiene. Global Change Institute Discussion Paper: Water for Equity and Wellbeing Series. 2207-9602. Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and sanitation: how should Australia respond within and beyond its borders?

Hall, Nina , Abal, Eva, Albert, Simon , Ali, Saleem , Barrington, Dani , Dean, Angela , Head, Brian, Hill, Peter, Hussey, Karen , Jagals, Paul , Muriuki, Grace , Pascoe, Mark , Reid, Simon , Richards, Russell, Robinson, Jacqueline, Ross, Helen , Shannon, Cindy , Torero Cullen, Jose and Willis, Jon (2016). The UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and sanitation: how should Australia respond within and beyond its borders?. Global Change Institute discussion paper: water for equity and wellbeing series. 2207-9602. Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and beyond

Hall, N., Richards, R., Barrington, D., Ross, H., Reid, S., Head, B., Jagals, P., Dean, A., Hussey, K., Abal, E., Ali, S., Boully, L. and Willis, J. (2016). Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and beyond. Global Change Institute Discussion Paper: Water for Equity and Wellbeing Series. 2207-9602. Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.

Governance structures and strategies to support innovation and adaptability

Bettini, Yvette and Brian W. Head (2016). Governance structures and strategies to support innovation and adaptability. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities.

WA Groundwater Replenishment Trial: a case study of creating the enabling environment for regulatory change

Bettini, Yvette and Head, Brian W. (2016). WA Groundwater Replenishment Trial: a case study of creating the enabling environment for regulatory change. Clayton, VIC, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities.

Assessing social contracts: Assessing the potential of ‘social contracts’ to improve Indonesian water governance and service delivery

Hearne, Declan, Head, Brian W., Powell, Bronwyn, Sutomo, Bebi, Sipahutar, Hendrick and Voysey, Fatimawati (2015). Assessing social contracts: Assessing the potential of ‘social contracts’ to improve Indonesian water governance and service delivery. Brisbane, Australia: International Water Centre.

‘Next Practice’ governance for water sensitive cities: better governance for complex decision making

Bettini, Yvette and Head, Brian W. (2014). ‘Next Practice’ governance for water sensitive cities: better governance for complex decision making. Clayton, VIC, Austrlia: Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities.

Public Sector Survey on Evidence Based Policy: Results For The Department Of Education And Training. Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland. ARC Industry Partner Linkage report

Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Cherney, Adrian, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2013). Public Sector Survey on Evidence Based Policy: Results For The Department Of Education And Training. Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland. ARC Industry Partner Linkage report. St Lucia QLD Australia: Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland.

Public Sector Survey on Evidence Based Policy: Results For The Department Of Employment, Economic Development And Innovation. Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland. ARC Industry Partner Linkage report and fact sheet.

Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Cherney, Adrian, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2013). Public Sector Survey on Evidence Based Policy: Results For The Department Of Employment, Economic Development And Innovation. Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland. ARC Industry Partner Linkage report and fact sheet.. St Lucia QLD Australia: Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland.

Public Sector Survey on Evidence Based Policy: Results for Queensland Health. Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland. ARC Industry Partner Linkage report and fact sheet

Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Cherney, Adrian, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2013). Public Sector Survey on Evidence Based Policy: Results for Queensland Health. Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland. ARC Industry Partner Linkage report and fact sheet. St Lucia QLD Australia: Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland.

Specifying the urban water governance challenge. Project A3.1 Milestone Report. Cooperative research centre for water sensitive cities

Bettini, Yvette and Head, Brian W. (2013). Specifying the urban water governance challenge. Project A3.1 Milestone Report. Cooperative research centre for water sensitive cities. Clayton, VIC, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities.

How do government agencies use evidence? Report for National Board of Health and Welfare, Stockholm, Sweden

Head, Brian W. (2013). How do government agencies use evidence? Report for National Board of Health and Welfare, Stockholm, Sweden. Sweden: Socialstyrelsen: The National Board of Health and Welfare.

Aboriginal responses to climate change in arid zone Australia: regional understandings and capacity building for adaptation

Memmott, Paul, Reser, Joseph, Head, Brian, Davidson, James, Nash, Daphne, O'Rourke, Tim, Gamage, Harshi, Suliman, Samid, Lowry, Andrew and Marshall, Keith (2013). Aboriginal responses to climate change in arid zone Australia: regional understandings and capacity building for adaptation. Southport, QLD, Australia: National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility.

Human factors in urban water system safety: humans and technology

Cloete, Steven, Horberry, Tim and Head, Brian (2012). Human factors in urban water system safety: humans and technology. Urban Water Security Research Alliance Technical Report No. 80 St Lucia, QLD, Australia: Urban Water Security Research Alliance.

Evaluation of Evolve Behaviour Support Services: Final Report to Department of Communities (Disability and Community Care Services)

Ziviani, J., Feeney, R., Cuskelly, M., Darlington, Y., Head, B., Meredith, P. and Khan, A. (2012). Evaluation of Evolve Behaviour Support Services: Final Report to Department of Communities (Disability and Community Care Services). Brisbane, Australia:

The challenge of reforming federalism

Head, Brian (2012). The challenge of reforming federalism. Melbourne (Electronic): Australian and New Zealand School of Government.

Integrated responses to homelessness in Australia: an analysis of ‘joined up’ policy and practice

Phillips, Rhonda, Head, Brian and Jones, Andrew (2011). Integrated responses to homelessness in Australia: an analysis of ‘joined up’ policy and practice. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research.

Primary research on early intervention services for children with a physical disability: Final Report to Department of Communities (Disability and Community Care Services)

Ziviani, J., Feeney, R., Rodger, S., Watter, P., Brown, R., Head, B., Cuskelly, M. and Darlington, Y. (2011). Primary research on early intervention services for children with a physical disability: Final Report to Department of Communities (Disability and Community Care Services). Brisbane, Australia: Department of Communities (Disability and Community Care Services).