Research Papers and Monographs

• Local government, higher education and the knowledge economy: higher education in local and regional development. Canberra. Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (Release planned June 2013).
• Local government and the governance of regions: institutions, systems and networks in regional Australia. Canberra. Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (Release planned July 2013).
• Preparation of economic development and business policy papers for the Canberra Business Council, 2013.

• Digital Steel: Report of the Steel Industry Research Mapping Project, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science, Research and Tertiary Education, 2012
• *Innovation, Ingenuity and Initiative: The Adoption and Application of New Ideas in Australian Local Government. Canberra. Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government, 2012
• *Connecting with Communities: How Local Government is Using Social Media to Engage with Citizens. Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government, 2012
• Arts Hubs Scoping Study Phase One, artsACT, 2012
• Strathnairn Future Vision Report. 2012. Outcome of facilitation of strategic workshop for the Strathnairn Arts Association Inc. 2012
• *Public Policy Drift: Why governments must replace ‘policy on the run’ and ‘policy by fiat’ with a ‘business case’ approach to regain public confidence. 2012. Public policy discussion paper prepared for the Institute of Public Administration, Sydney. 2012
• Preparation of economic development and business policy papers for the Canberra Business Council, 2012
• *Rigor and relevance: towards a scholarship of integration. Extending the role of social sciences and humanities in public policy research. Canberra, Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, 2008.
• *Between a 'hard rock' and a 'soft space': the arts, humanities and social sciences in innovation systems. Canberra: Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, 2008.
• *Innovation, creativity and leadership: a study of the ACT innovation system. Canberra: Chief Minister's Department, 2008.
• *Melbourne: Australia's knowledge capital. A study of the economic, social and cultural contributions of Victoria's universities with a Melbourne Presence. Melbourne: Melbourne City Council, 2007.
• *Universities third mission: community engagement B-HERT Position Paper 11. Melbourne: B-HERT, 2006. (With Professor Arun Sharma).
• *The emerging business of knowledge transfer: creating value from intellectual products and services. Canberra: Department of Education, Science and Training, 2005.
• *Changing paradigms: case studies in the management of innovation in Australian business. Melbourne: Business Council of Australia, 2006.
• *Digital factories: the hidden revolution in Australian manufacturing: a study of the use of information and communications technologies by non-ICT manufacturing companies. Canberra: Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, 2005.
• *Knowledge exchange networks in Australia’s innovation system: overview and strategic analysis. Canberra: Department of Education, Science and Training, 2005.
• *Commercialisation discussion paper. Commercialisation forum and fair of ideas. Sydney: Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia, 2003.
• *Best practice processes for university research commercialisation. Canberra: Department of Education, Science and Training, 2003. (With R Johnston and L Grigg).
• *Recipes for Success: Case studies illustrating successful innovations by food Businesses. Canberra: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2001.
• *Mapping the nature and extent of business-university interaction in Australia. Canberra: Australian Research Council, 2001.
• *Commercialising Innovation: "The Second Step", Sydney: Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (NSW Division), 2001
• *The economic impact of venture capital in Australia. Canberra: AusIndustry, 1998.
• *Problems and Prospects for Rural Local Government. The Australian Local Government Handbook. Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service, 1989.
• *The impact of change upon the local government workforce in the medium term: a discussion paper.  Melbourne: National Review of Local Government Labour Markets, 1988.
• *Rating and Local Government Finance: A Discussion Paper. Sydney: Department of Local Government, NSW, 1988.
• *The National Inquiry Into Local Government Finance: A case study. Canberra: Public Policy Program, Australian National University in Collaboration with Royal Australian Institute of Public Administration, ACT Division, 1988.
• *Local Government in a changing environment: a discussion paper.  Melbourne: National Review of Local Government Labour Markets, 1987.
• *Local Government in an Isolated Community. Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service, 1985.
• *"Local Government Revenue Raising," in Report of the National Inquiry into Local Government Finance - Research and Consultancy Reports: Volume 2. Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service, 1985.
• *Opportunities for Local Government for provision of agency services. Sydney: Department of Local Government, NSW, 1990.

Policy research and analysis

• Small Business Focus Groups: An analysis of discussions with the small business sector. Canberra: Business Development Unit, Economic Development Directorate, 2011.
• *Framework for the Territory's Green Economy Strategy. Canberra: Chief Minister's Department, 2009.
• *The relationship between design and other sectors of the NSW economy: directions for further research and analysis. Sydney: Department of State and Regional Development, 2009
• *Commercialisation metrics survey, 2007. Canberra: Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia, 2008.
• *The role of intermediaries in support of innovation. Canberra: Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, 2007.
• Data analysis for the national survey of research Commercialisation 2003 and 2004. Canberra: Department of Education, Science and Training, 2007.
• Evaluation of the budget initiative: securing Australia. Canberra: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2007.
• *University of Canberra Contributions Study. Canberra: University of Canberra, 2007.
• Development of a model for a national award for excellence in IP development and commercialisation. Canberra: Australian Biotechnology Advisory Council, 2006.
• *Strategy for the development and implementation of a fire knowledge Network. Melbourne: Bushfire CRC, 2006.
• Profile of Australian early stage venture capital investments 1995-96 to 2002-04. Canberra: Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, 2005.
• Study of the interactions between research organisations SMEs in the ICT Sector. Canberra: Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, 2004.
• The feasibility and efficacy of commercialising research outcomes from Australian Research Council Funded Research. Canberra: Australian Research Council, 2001.
• *Securing our manufacturing future: a study of the outlook for small business manufacturing to 2015 and Beyond. Sydney: NSW Small Business Development Corporation, 2001.
• *Study to support the development of a national food industry strategy - management capacities and Culture. Canberra: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2001.
• Audit and review of science, technology and innovation infrastructure in Victoria. Melbourne: Department of State and Regional Development, 2001.
• Profile of Australian early stage venture capital investments 1995-96 to 2002-03. Canberra: Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, 2003.
• Views to recipients of the 125 per cent tax concession: A Report from 50 Consultations and Interviews Canberra: Department of Industry, Science and Resources, 1999.
• Benchmarking costs and performance for Australian rural research and development corporations. Canberra: Rural RDCs Chairs Committee, 1998.

Management, communication and organisational advice

• The management of Wetland Care Australia. Canberra: Department of Environment and Heritage, 2003.
• Communication culture, structure and resources. Canberra: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2002.
• Management structure of South Sydney Council. Sydney: South Sydney Council, 2000.
• Advice on Departmental communication strategy. Canberra: Department of Finance and Administration, 2000.
• *Administration of the Natural Heritage Trust: Mid-term review of administration. Canberra: Department of Environment and Heritage, 1999.
• Management, strategies, structures of the Government of Norfolk Island. Canberra: Administration of Norfolk Island, 1998.
• Australian Government Debt Management: Institutional Arrangements and Resourcing. Canberra: The Treasury, 1997 (with BT Risk Management).
• The Export Meat Inspection Service. Canberra: Meat Industry Council and Department of Primary Industries and Energy, 1996.
• The operations of the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation. Canberra: Meat and Livestock Australia, Meat Research Corporation, Meat Industry Council, 1996.
• The operations of the Meat Industry Council. Canberra: Meat and Livestock Australia, Meat Research Corporation, Meat Industry Council, 1996.
• The operations of the Meat Research Corporation. Canberra: Meat and Livestock Australia, Meat Research Corporation, Meat Industry Council, 1996.
• Legal services. Sydney: Department of Industrial Relations, Employment, Training and Further Education, 1995.
• Six Sub-Programs of the Parliamentary Services Commission. Brisbane: Legislative Assembly, Queensland, 1995.
• Financial position, revenue raising strategies and management structure of the Lord Howe Island Board. Sydney: NSW Parks and Wildlife, 1995.
• The New South Wales Audit Office: Performance Audit Function. Sydney: Parliament of NSW, Public Accounts Committee, 1995.
• The Rural Lands Protection Boards. Sydney: Department of Agriculture, 1995.
• Value for money in government programs. Sydney: NSW Public Works, 1995.
• Corporate donor arrangements. Sydney: Art Gallery of NSW, 1994.
• Management and organisation of the University of Newcastle Union. Newcastle: University of Newcastle Union, 1994.
• The Tasmanian Government Printing Office. Hobart: Department of Treasury and Finance, 1993
• National Registration Scheme for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals: Review of Resources. Canberra: Department of Primary Industries and Energy, 1993.
• Trade Mark Examination. Canberra, Patent, Trade Marks and Designs Offices, 1993.
• The Australian Government Analytical Laboratories. Canberra: Department of Administrative Services, 1992.
• The Australian Government Publishing Service. Canberra: Department of Administrative Services, 1992.
• Management and Organisation Structure for the Council of the City of Sydney. Sydney: Sydney City Council, 1992.
• Management and Organisation Structure for the Merriwa Shire Council. Sydney: Merriwa Council, 1991.
• Top Structure of the Ministry of Health, Education and the Arts. Canberra: Office of Public Sector Management, Chief Minister's Department, 1991.
• Management and Organisation Structure for the Tamworth City Council. Sydney: Tamworth City Council, 1990.

Program Evaluation and Review

• Review of the Lighthouse Innovation Centre. Canberra. Chief Minister’s Department, 2011.
• Review of the ACT Government's Knowledge Fund. Canberra: Chief Minister's Department, 2006.
• Audit of the Reef Water Quality Protection Plan. Canberra:  Department of Environment and Heritage and the Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet, 2006.
• Review of the Bio21 Project. Melbourne: Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, Victoria and Bio21 Australia Limited, 2006.
• Evaluation of the Budget Initiative for Enhancing Animal Health Infrastructure. Canberra: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2005.
• Evaluation of the National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund. Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing, 2005.
• Review of the Smart State Research Facilities Fund. Brisbane: Department to State Development and Innovation, Queensland, 2004.
• Evaluation of the Australian Wetland Repair Program. Canberra: Department of Environment and Heritage, 2003.
• Evaluation of the Budget Initiative for Building a National Approach to Animal and Plant Health. Canberra: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2003.
• *Evaluation of the Cooperative Research Centres Programme. Canberra: Department of Education, Science and Training, 2003.
• *Review and Report on Competed NIDP Projects. Canberra: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2003.
• *Evaluation of the New Industries Development Program. Canberra: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2002.
• Interim Evaluation of the Commercialising Emerging Technologies (COMET) Program. Canberra: Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, 2002.
• Interim Evaluation of the Innovation Investment Funds IIF) Program. Canberra: Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, 2002.
• Interim Evaluation of the Renewable Energy Equity Fund (REEF) Program. Canberra: AusIndustry and the Australian Greenhouse Office, 2002.
• Review of Communication Culture, Structure and Resources. Canberra: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2002.
• National Food Industry Strategy: Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. Canberra: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2000.
• Review of the Direction, Administration and Funding of the Australian Pork Industry Quality Program (APIQ). Canberra: Pig Research and Development Corporation, 1999.
• Evaluation of the Local Government Development Program. Canberra: Department of Territories and Local Government, 1998.
• Decision Making and Governance Arrangements: A Report to the Director General. Canberra: Department of Housing, NSW, 1998.
• Management, Strategies, Structures of the Government of Norfolk Island. Canberra: Administration of Norfolk Island, 1998.
• The Supermarket to Asia Strategy. Canberra: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 1998.
• The Residential Land Program of the Indicative Planning Council for the Housing Industry. Canberra: Department of Health, Housing, Local Government and Community Services, 1993
• North West/West Coast Health Planning Study. Hobart: Department of Health Services and North West Regional Hospital Board, 1989.
• "Welsat"- Arrangements for the Collection of Statistics in Welfare and Health. Canberra: Department of Community Services, 1987.

Book Chapters

• *“Engagement in an Era of Industrialisation”. In Bjarnason, S & Coldstream, P (Eds.) The idea of engagement: universities in society. London, Association of Commonwealth Universities, 2003. (With R Johnston)
• *"What Is Best Practice?" In Best Practice in Eco Tourism, ed. Scott Prasser. Brisbane: University of Queensland Press, 2000.
• *"Program Evaluation: The "Bottom Line" For Management Improvement." In Program Evaluation: Decision Making in Australian Government, ed. John Uhr. Canberra: Federalism Research Centre, 1992.
• *"Attacking the Budget Problem." In Dynamics of Australian Public Sector Management: Selected Essays, ed. Alexander Kouzmin and Nicholas Scott. Sydney: Macmillan, 1990.
• *"Improvements in Public Expenditure Management." InAustralian Government Administration: Essays in Review - 1984, ed. John Nethercote, Alexander Kouzmin and R L Wettenhall. Canberra: Canberra CAE, 1986.
• *"Public Expenditure Management: The Rhetoric of Planning and the Reality of Control," in Australian Commonwealth Administration 1984: Essays in Review. J R Nethercote, Alexander Kouzmin and Roger Wettenhall eds. Canberra: Canberra College of Advanced Education, 1986.

Journal Articles

• *"CSIRO: Partnering for the Future". Innovation Management Policy and Practice 9, no. 2, 2007.
• *"Partnering for Policy." Canberra Bulletin of Public Administration 99, 2001.
• *"The Consultant Market: A User's Guide." Canberra Bulletin of Public Administration 97, 2000.
• *"Managing Cutbacks in Government - the Australian Capital Territory." Canberra Bulletin of Public Administration, no. 73, 1993.
• *"External Advisers in Program Evaluation: Some Comments on Process and Procedure." Canberra Bulletin of Public Administration XVII, no. 4, 1990.
• *"Deregulation and Privatization." Canberra Bulletin of Public Administration XIII, no. 1, 1986.
• *"Issues in the Privatization Debate." Canberra Bulletin of Public Administration XIII, no. 3, 1986.
• *"Perspectives on "Overloaded Government"." Australian Journal of Public Administration XLIII, no. 4, 1983.
• *"Question Time: Myth or Reality." Australian Journal of Public Administration, 1972.

Refereed Conference Papers

• *“Great expectations: Developing ‘instruments for engagement’ in university, business, government, and community relations”. Paper delivered at Conference on Innovation Systems and the New Role of Universities. Bristol UK, 2011.
• *“From Transactions to Partnerships in Innovation Systems: A Triple Helix Perspective”. In Triple Helix 7. Glasgow, 2009.
• *"Business, Higher Education and Innovation: Institutions for Engagement in a Mode 2 Society." In Triple Helix 5. Turin, Italy, 2004.

Theses

• *Business, Higher Education and Innovation: Institutions for Engagement in a Mode 2 Society. Thesis submitted in fulfilment of requirements for PhD. The University of Sydney, 2004.
• *The Rhetoric and Reality of Public Expenditure management and Control. Thesis submitted in fulfilment of requirements for Master of Arts, the University of Canberra, 1983.