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Better policies, better lives.
The Stretton Institute facilitates stronger links between government, industry and the University of Adelaide by bringing together policy researchers and experts to address key policy issues.
Our people
Our researchers are dedicated to connecting current and rigorous research to policy issues.
Our research
We drive a multi-disciplinary and multi-method policy research approach to address issues important to South Australia, Australia and globally.
Hugh Stretton AC
The Stretton Institute is named in honour of one of Australia’s leading public intellectual and social-democratic thinkers.
Upcoming events
The Stretton Institute regularly hosts symposiums, webinars and master classes. You can find the overview here.
Past events
Recordings of past events can be found in this section.
Policy matters
The Stretton Institute contributes to many policy matters. Find policy briefs here.
Policy & Engagement
We facilitate stronger links between government, industry and researchers from across the University of Adelaide.
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Latest News
Hugh Stretton Oration 2024
On Wednesday the 22nd of May, the Stretton Institute hosted the Hugh Stretton Oration 2024 with Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission as orator.
Exiting the consumptogenic system
On the 10th of October 2024, Stretton Health Equity in conjunction with the Environment Institute presented Exiting the consumptogenic system with guest speaker Professor Sharon Friel, Australian National University.
Hugh Stretton Oration 2023
On Thursday the 27th of April, the Stretton Institute hosted the Hugh Stretton Oration 2023 with the Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care as orator.
South Australia: the Democracy State?
On 8 November 2023 Professors Adam Graycar and Alan Reid presented a seminar to the Australian Study of Parliament Group (ASPG). Entitled South Australia: the Democracy State?, the seminar was held in Parliament House, Adelaide.