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Lara Bate

Lara Bate

Lara Bate is an External Affairs Associate at the Australian Public Policy Institute. Lara is driven to promote and explore the intersection of digital and policy spaces to enhance policy accessibility to a broader range of stakeholders. With a background in cross-platform media management and content creation, as well as recent overseas experience in international investment spaces, her professional background complements her passion for impactful policymaking. Working to collaborate across disciplines & sectors, Lara looks forward to harnessing the dynamic nature of such rapidly changing spaces to positively transform the role of external affairs. She is also the host of The Policymaker Podcast. Lara holds a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Advanced Studies Honours majoring in Politics & International Relations and English Literature from The University of Sydney, awarded with First Class Honours.
  • Building AI capability within government: Lessons from the UK’s Policy Insights Unit

    24 September 2026

    This article explores how the Policy Insights Unit is building AI capability within the UK Government through an embedded consulting model that combines academic expertise, practical implementation support and ongoing collaboration with policymakers.

    Lara Bate

  • Bridging evidence and action in Germany’s energy transition: lessons from adelphi

    21 July 2026

    This article explores how adelphi facilitates structured, ongoing exchange between researchers, policymakers and stakeholders to support decision-making in Germany’s energy transition.

    Lara Bate

  • Embedding evidence in early intervention policy: lessons from the Centre for Effective Services

    9 July 2026

    This first article in a new series explores recent work by the Centre for Effective Services in connecting evidence, policy and practice to improve outcomes for children and young people in Ireland.

    Lara Bate

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