Global Access Partners is an independent non-profit institute for active policy that initiates strategic debate on the most pressing social, economic and structural issues facing Australia and the world today. It acts as a catalyst for policy implementation and new economic opportunities.

 

 
GAP looks beyond the “what”
and “why” of policy discussion, focusing instead on the “how”
and “who” of policy delivery. Established in 1997, GAP is a member of TCG Group — a diverse and growing network of Australian-owned companies founded over forty-six years ago.

 

 
Through our pioneering 'Second Track' programme, we foster links between community, government and business and promote innovative, cross-disciplinary approaches to problem-solving. Our alumni network comprises over 3,500 members.

We run multidisciplinary taskforces, forums, workshops, consultative committees, research and feasibility studies, online collaboration, executive consultancy, joint ventures and business missions, both in Australia and internationally.

For every project, GAP contributes one third of the budget and raises two thirds in sponsorship. Learn more about our funding model.

More than 600 people are actively engaged in various GAP projects on a regular basis, and close to 100 sponsors fund various GAP projects.

We work with federal and state governments, major corporate enterprises, peak industry and community bodies, universities and research institutes.

BESS

BESS - A New GAP Journal to Tackle Complexity

The new Journal of Behavioural Economics and Social Systems (BESS) aims to leverage insights from behavioural economics to help solve the most pressing challenges facing the world today. We welcome contributions for the second edition, to be published in April 2020.

Innovation is for Everyone

Accelerating Australia's Innovation Agenda

The new book by Peter Fritz AM and Brad Howarth explores the reasons for Australia's innovation performance and provides strategies to get things moving. It is the culmination of conversations with leading thinkers from the realms of politics, academia, business and government.

GAP Summit on Lifelong Learning

Beyond Education: Lifelong Learning for Australia's Future

GAP's 10th-anniversary Annual Economic Summit A Vision for Australia, held on 19-20 September, discussed ways to prepare new generations of Australians for a future characterised by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. Read Catherine Fritz-Kalish's welcome address.

Youth Transitions Taskforce Report

'Bridges to the Future' Report released

The final report of the GAP Taskforce on Youth Transitions was presented to Federal Education Minister, the Hon. Dan Tehan MP, in Canberra on 19 September. It was officially launched by Catherine Fritz-Kalish at the GAP Summit Opening Dinner at NSW Parliament House.

Pacific Connect Ideas Exchange

Australia-Pacific Connections for a Digital Future

‘Inspired', 'Challenged', 'Passionate', 'Committed', 'Connected' and 'Optimistic’ were the words delegates used to describe the Pacific Connect Ideas Exchange, convened by ICDP and GAP on 18-19 September in Sydney - our most successful and inspiring Pacific dialogue to date.

Australias Health 2040

Australia's Health 2040:
GAP Taskforce Report

A successful year-long collaboration of health industry stakeholders delivers a case for near-term reform to achieve the long-term sustainability of Australia’s healthcare system. Read the final report of the Australia's Health 2040 Taskforce chaired by Martin Bowles AO PSM.