Mitchell Institute
The Mitchell Institute at Victoria University is one of Australia’s leading policy research think tanks and trusted thought leaders.
We are informed, independent and influential, with a proven ability to identify current and emerging issues and find achievable solutions. With a strong focus on improving Australia's education system, our mission is to develop and advocate for evidence-based policy that addresses the barriers of disadvantage and increases access to opportunity for all.
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2025 Election Policy Briefs
The Mitchell Institute’s election brief series summarised the biggest issues across Australia's education sector in the lead-up to the 2025 election.
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Mitchell Institute research on the ABC
In the first research of its kind in Australia, the Mitchell Institute has examined access to childcare in over 50,000 neighbourhoods across the country.
