Institute for Social Science Research

Professor Brian Head

Professor
School of Political Science and International Studies
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Researcher biography

Professor Brian Head joined the University of Queensland in mid-2007 after holding senior roles in government, universities, and the non-government sector. He is the author or editor of several books and numerous articles on public management, governance, social isues and environmental policy. His major interests are evidence-based policy, complex or 'wicked' problems, program evaluation, early intervention and prevention, collaboration and consultation, public sector integrity, and leadership. He has undertaken several consultancies on program evaluation, policy review, organisational performance, and good governance processes. He has strong interests in applied research across many areas of public policy and governance, and is committed to building closer links between the research and policy sectors. His recent books include Wicked Problems in Public Policy (2022, Palgrave, open access), Reconsidering Policy (2020, Policy Press, co-authored), and Learning Policy, Doing Policy (2021, ANU Press, co-edited).

Publications

Books (2)
Book Chapters (37)
Journal Articles (121)
Conference Papers (17)
Seminar Paper (1)
Department Technical Report (1)
Research Reports (29)
Working Papers (5)

Books

Head, Brian W. (2022). Wicked problems in public policy. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-94580-0
Crowley, Kate, Stewart, Jenny, Kay, Adrian and Head, Brian W. (2020). Reconsidering policy: complexity, governance and the state. Bristol, United Kingdom: Policy Press. doi: 10.2307/j.ctvw1d4zv

Book Chapters

Ball, Sarah and Head, Brian W. (2024). Behavioural insights teams in practice: nudge missions and methods on trial. Beyond nudge: advancing the state-of-the-art of behavioural public policy and administration. (pp. 108-126) edited by Benjamin Ewert, Eva Thomann and Kathrin Loer. Bristol, United Kingdom: Policy Press. doi: 10.1332/030557320X15840777045205
Colley, Linda, Woods, Shelley and Head, BW. (2023). Strategic public management and the role of senior executives: the case of Australia. Handbook on Strategic Public Management. (pp. 238-259) edited by Carsten Greve and Tamyko Ysa. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar.
Head, Brian W. (2023). Wicked Problems in Public Policy. Encyclopedia of Public Policy. (pp. 1-8) Cham: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-90434-0_43-1
Head, Brian W. (2022). Coping with wicked problems in policy design. Research handbook of policy design. (pp. 155-175) Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781839106606.00018
Head, Brian W. (2021). Policy expertise and policy markets: challenges for tackling complex problems in turbulent times. The future of the policy sciences. (pp. 121-139) edited by Anis Ben Brik and Leslie A. Pal. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781800376489.00015
Bellamy, Jennifer, Head, Brian W. and Ross, Helen (2019). Crises and institutional change: emergence of cross-border water governance in Lake Eyre Basin, Australia. Water crises and governance: reinventing collaborative institutions in an era of uncertainty. (pp. 10-26) edited by Peter Leigh Taylor and David A. Sonnenfeld. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
Bettini, Yvette and Head, Brian W. (2018). Exploring capacity for strategic policy work: water policy in Australia. Policy capacity and governance: assessing governmental competences and capabilities in theory and practice. (pp. 289-312) edited by Xun Wu, Michael Howlett and M. Ramesh. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-54675-9_13
Bellamy, Jennifer and Head, Brian (2018). Regionalization and regionalism: persistent challenges and new frontiers. The Routledge handbook of Australian urban and regional planning. (pp. 62-72) edited by Neil Sipe and Karen Vella. New York, NY United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315748054
Head, Brian W. (2017). Policy-relevant research: improving the value and impact of the social sciences. Social science and sustainability. (pp. 199-209) edited by Heinz Schandl and Iain Walker. Melbourne, Australia: CSIRO Publishing.
Crowley, Kate and Head, Brian W. (2017). Expert advisory bodies in the policy system. Routledge handbook of comparative policy analysis. (pp. 181-198) edited by Marleen Brans, Iris Geva-May and Michael Howlett. New York, NY, United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315660561-12
Bettini, Yvette, Arklay, Tracey and Head, Brian W. (2017). Understanding the policy realities of urban transitions. Urban sustainability transitions. (pp. 37-49) edited by Niki Frantzeskaki, Vanesa Castán Broto, Lars Coenen and Derk Loorbach. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315228389
Ross, Helen, Bellamy, Jennifer and Head, Brian (2016). Collaboration challenges in addressing natural resource management problems: Australian regional case studies. The challenges of collaboration in environmental governance: barriers and responses. (pp. 175-195) edited by Richard D. Margerum and Cathy J. Robinson. Cheltenham United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.
Head, Brian (2015). Policy analysis and public sector capacity. Policy Analysis in Australia. (pp. 53-67) edited by Brian Head and Kate Crowley. Bristol, United Kingdom: Policy Press.
Crowley, Kate and Head, Brian (2015). Policy analysis in Australia: context, themes and challenges. Policy Analysis in Australia. (pp. 1-20) edited by Brian Head and Kate Crowley. Bristol, United Kingdom: Policy Press.
Head, Brian W. and Walter, James (2015). Academic Research and Public Policy. Policy Analysis in Australia. (pp. 283-301) edited by Brian W. Head and Kate Crowley. Bristol, United Kingdom: Policy Press.
Head, Brian W. (2015). Policy analysis: evidence based policy-making. International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (pp. 281-287) edited by James D. Wright. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.75030-6
Head, Brian W. and O'Flynn, Janine (2015). Australia: building policy capacity for managing wicked policy problems. The international handbook of public administration and governance. (pp. 341-368) edited by Andrew Massey and Karen Johnston. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781781954492.00022
Head, Brian W. (2014). Research and its policy relevance. Handbook of research methods and applications in spatially integrated social science. (pp. 603-616) edited by Robert Stimson. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9780857932976.00037
Head, Brian W. (2014). The collaboration solution? Factors for collaborative success. Crossing Boundaries in Public Management and Policy: The international experience. (pp. 142-157) edited by Janine O'Flynn, Deborah Blackman and John Halligan. Abingdon, Oxon, U.K.: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203106907
Head, Brian W. (2013). Evidence-based policy-making for innovation. Handbook of innovation in public services. (pp. 143-156) edited by Stephen P. Osborne and Louise Brown. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781849809757
Wallington, Tabatha, Robinson, Cathy and Head, Brian (2012). Crisis, change and water institutions in South-east Queensland: strategies for an integrated approach. Risk and Social Theory in Environmental Management. (pp. 185-198) edited by Thomas Measham and Stewart Lockie. Melbourne Australia: CSIRO Pubishing.
Head, Brian (2011). Urban water institutional arrangements. Securing Australia’s Water Future. (pp. 63-65) edited by Bob Swinton and Chris Davis. North Sydney, N.S.W., Australia: Focus Publishing.
Head, Brian (2010). From knowledge transfer to knowledge sharing? Towards better links between research, policy and practice. Bridging the 'know-do' gap: Knowledge brokering to improve child wellbeing. (pp. 109-123) edited by Gabriele Bammer, Annette Michaux and Ann Sanson. Canberra, A.C.T., Australia: ANU E Press.
Spearritt, Peter and Head, Brian (2010). Water politics. A climate for growth. (pp. 88-107) edited by Brendan Gleeson and Wendy Steele. St Lucia, Qld, Australia: University of Queensland Press.
Head, Brian (2010). Evidence-based policy: Principles and requirements. Strengthening evidence-based policy in the Australian Federation. (pp. 13-26) Melbourne, Australia: Productivity Commission.
Head, B.W. (2009). Adaptation to climate change: The evolution of policy and program ideas in Australia. Climate Change in Regional Australia: Social Learning and Adaptation. (pp. 14-29) edited by Martin, J., Rogers, M. and Winter, C.. Ballarat, Australia: VURRN Press Inc.
Head, B. W. (2009). From Government to Governance: explaining and assessing new approaches to NRM. Contested Country: Local and Regional Natural Resources Management in Australia. (pp. 15-28) edited by Lane, M. B., Robinson, C. and Taylor, B.. Melbourne Australia: CSIRO Publishing.
Head, B.W. and Stanley, F.J. (2009). The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth. Challenges in Adolescent Health: An Australian Perspective. (pp. 265-273) edited by Bennett, D., Towns, S., Elliott, E. and Merrick, J.. New York , U. S. A.: Nova Publishers.
Brown, A. J., Head, Brian W. and Connors, Carmel (2008). Introduction: Integrity systems and democratic accountability. Promoting integrity: Evaluating and improving public institutions. (pp. 3-12) edited by Brian W. Head, A.J. Brown and Carmel Connors. Farnham, U.K.: Ashgate Publishing.
Brown, A. J. and Head, Brian W. (2008). Consequences, Capacity and Coherence: An Overall Approach to Integrity System Assessment. Promoting Integrity:Evaluating and Improving Public Institutions. (pp. 285-306) edited by B. W. Head, A. J. Brown and C. Connors. Surrey, U.K.: Ashgate Publishing Ltd.
Head, B.W. (2008). Promoting Integrity: Trends and Prospects. Promoting Integrity: Evaluating and Improving Public Institutions. (pp. 307-317) edited by Head, B.W., Brown, A.J. and Connors, C.. The United Kingdom: Ashgate Publishing Ltd.
Head, Brian (2007). The public service and government communication: Pressures and dilemmas. Government communication in Australia. (pp. 36-50) edited by Sally Young. Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge University Press.
Head, Brian (2007). Taking subsidiarity seriously: What role for the States?. Federalism and regionalism in Australia: New approaches, new institutions?. (pp. 155-170) edited by A. J. Brown and Jennifer Bellamy. Canberra, Australia: ANU E Press.
Head, Brian W. (2005). Governance. Ideas and influence: Social science and public policy in Australia. (pp. 44-63) edited by Peter Saunders and James Walker. Sydney, Australia: University of Sydney Press.
Head, Brian, Wanna, John and Williams, Paul (2005). Leaders and the leadership challenge. Yes, Premier : Labor leadership in Australia's states and territories. (pp. 253-264) edited by John Wanna and Paul Williams. Sydney, Australia: University of NSW.
Head, Brian W. (2005). Participation or co-governance?: Challenges for regional natural resource management. Participation and governance in regional development: Global trends in an Australian context. (pp. 137-154) edited by Robyn Eversole and John Martin. Burlington, VT: Ashgate.
Head, Brian (2004). Regional NRM planning arrangements: Evaluating through the state lens. Regional natural resource management planning: The challenges of evaluation as seen through different lenses. (pp. 19-26) edited by Jennifer Bellamy. Brisbane, Australia: CSIRO; Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines.

Journal Articles

Craft, Jonathan, Head, Brian and Howlett, Michael (2024). Expertise, policy advice, and policy advisory systems in an open, participatory, and populist era: New challenges to research and practice. Australian Journal of Public Administration. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12630
Aagaard, Peter, Easton, Marleen and Head, Brian W. (2024). Policy expertise in times of crisis. Policy & Politics, 52 (1), 1-22. doi: 10.1332/03055736y2023d000000016
Easton, Marleen, Yarnold, Jennifer, Vervaenen, Valerie, De Paepe, Jasper and Head, Brian W. (2024). Expert perspectives on the changing dynamics of policy advisory systems: the COVID-19 crisis and policy learning in Belgium and Australia. Policy & Politics, 52 (1), 1-21. doi: 10.1332/03055736y2023d000000014
Han, Ziyan, Wei, Yongping, Bouckaert, Frederick, Johnston, Kim and Head, Brian (2024). Stakeholder engagement in natural resource management: Where go from here?. Journal of Cleaner Production, 435 140521, 140521. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.140521
Jones, Stephen and Head, Brian W. (2023). The limits of voluntary measures: Packaging the plastic pollution problem in Australia. Australian Journal of Public Administration. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12614
Head, Brian W. (2023). Reconsidering expertise for public policymaking: the challenges of contestability. Australian Journal of Public Administration. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12613
Shumway, Nicole, Foster, Rose, Head, Brian and Fidelman, Pedro (2023). Policy solutions needed for the future of coral reefs. BioScience, 73 (11), 1-3. doi: 10.1093/biosci/biad092
Han, Ziyan, Wei, Yongping, Johnston, Kim and Head, Brian (2023). Stakeholder engagement in natural resources for energy transitions governance. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 102 107206, 107206. doi: 10.1016/j.eiar.2023.107206
Frohlich, Miguel, Fidelman, Pedro, Dutton, Ian, Haward, Marcus, Head, Brian W., Maynard, Dianne, Rissik, David and Vince, Joanna (2023). A network approach to analyse Australia’s blue economy policy and legislative arrangements. Marine Policy, 151 105588, 105588. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2023.105588
Colley, Linda, Woods, Shelley and Head, Brian W. (2023). Strategic public management and the role of senior executives: the case of Australia. Handbook On Strategic Public Management, 238-259.
Easton, Marleen, De Paepe, Jasper, Evans, Phoebe, Head, Brian W. and Yarnold, Jennifer (2022). Embedding expertise for policy responses to COVID-19: comparing decision-making structures in two federal democracies. Public Organization Review, 22 (2), 309-326. doi: 10.1007/s11115-022-00629-6
Colley, Linda, Woods, Shelley and Head, Brian (2021). Pandemic effects on public service employment in Australia. Economic and Labour Relations Review, 33 (1), 103530462110560-79. doi: 10.1177/10353046211056093
Allan, Julie V., Fielding, Kelly S., Kenway, Steven J. and Head, Brian W. (2021). Community perspectives on sustainable urban water security. Urban Water Journal, 19 (4), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/1573062x.2021.2001545
Walter, Clare M., Schneider-Futschik, Elena K. , Hall, Nina L., Sly, Peter, Head, Brian W. and Knibbs, Luke D. (2021). The health impacts of ambient air pollution in Australia: a systematic literature review. Internal Medicine Journal, 51 (10), 1567-1579. doi: 10.1111/imj.15415
Jones, Stephen, Head, Brian and Ferguson, Michele (2021). In search of policy innovation: Behavioural Insights Teams in Australia and New Zealand. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 80 (3), 435-452. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12478
Allan, Julie, Kenway, Steven J. and Head, Brian W. (2021). Urban water security priorities - an Australian industry perspective. Water Supply, 21 (2), 710-722. doi: 10.2166/ws.2020.348
Douglas, Scott, Schillemans, Thomas, ‘t Hart, Paul, Ansell, Chris, Bøgh Andersen, Lotte, Flinders, Matthew, Head, Brian, Moynihan, Donald, Nabatchi, Tina, O’Flynn, Janine, Peters, B. Guy, Raadschelders, Jos, Sancino, Alessandro, Sørensen, Eva and Torfing, Jacob (2021). Rising to Ostrom’s challenge: an invitation to walk on the bright side of public governance and public service. Policy Design and Practice, 4 (4), 441-451. doi: 10.1080/25741292.2021.1972517
Wu, Shuanglei, Wei, Yongping, Head, Brian, Zhao, Yan and Hanna, Scott (2020). Using a process-based model to understand dynamics of Chinese agricultural and water technology development from 8000 bc to 1911 ad. Ambio, 50 (5), 1101-1116. doi: 10.1007/s13280-020-01424-7
Wu, Shuanglei, Wei, Yongping, Head, Brian and Hanna, Scott (2020). Measuring the structure of a technology system for directing technological transition. Global Challenges, 5 (2) 2000073, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/gch2.202000073
Umam, Ahmad Khoirul and Head, Brian (2020). Testing the Limits of Public Integrity: The Impact of Vested Interests and Countervailing Forces on Indonesia’s KPK. Asian Politics and Policy, 12 (3), 384-403. doi: 10.1111/aspp.12548
van de Meene, Susan, Bettini, Yvette and Head, Brian W. (2020). Transitioning toward sustainable cities-challenges of collaboration and integration. Sustainability, 12 (11) 4509, 4509. doi: 10.3390/su12114509
Stein, Elliot James and Head, Brian W. (2020). Uber in Queensland: from policy fortress to policy change. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 79 (4), 462-479. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12416
Molyneaux, Lynette and Head, Brian (2020). Why information and transparency about electricity matter: fragmentation of governance and accountability under New Public Management. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 79 (1) 1467-8500.12404, 143-164. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12404
Binks, Amanda, Head, Brian, Lant, Paul and Kenway, Steven (2020). The transition to improved water-related energy management: enabling contexts for policy innovation. Water, 12 (2) 557, 557. doi: 10.3390/w12020557
Mols, Frank, Bell, Jennifer and Head, Brian (2020). Bridging the research–policy gap: the importance of effective identity leadership and shared commitment. Evidence and Policy, 16 (1) 10.1332/174426418X15378681300533, 145-163. doi: 10.1332/174426418X15378681300533
Umam, Ahmad Khoirul, Whitehouse, Gillian, Head, Brian and Khan, Mohammed Adil (2020). Addressing corruption in post-Soeharto Indonesia: the role of the Corruption Eradication Commission. Journal of Contemporary Asia, 50 (1), 125-143. doi: 10.1080/00472336.2018.1552983
Wu, Shuanglei, Wei, Yongping, Head, Brian, Zhao, Yan and Hanna, Scott (2019). The development of ancient Chinese agricultural and water technology from 8000 BC to 1911 AD. Palgrave Communications, 5 (1) 77. doi: 10.1057/s41599-019-0282-1
Head, Brian W. and Banerjee, Subho (2019). Policy expertise and use of evidence in a populist era. Australian Journal of Political Science, 55 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/10361146.2019.1686117
Walter, James, Tiernan, Anne, Head, Brian and Edwards, Meredith (2019). Policy capacity in disruptive times. Australian Journal of Political Science, 55 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/10361146.2019.1686118
Kenway, Steven J., Lam, Ka Leung, Stokes-Draut, Jennifer, Sanders, Kelly Twomey, Binks, Amanda N., Bors, Julijana, Head, Brian, Olsson, Gustaf and McMahon, James E. (2019). Defining water-related energy for global comparison, clearer communication, and sharper policy. Journal of Cleaner Production, 236 117502, 117502. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.06.333
Fernandes, Jill, Blache, Dominique, Maloney, Shane K., Martin, Graeme B., Venus, Bronwyn, Walker, Frederick Rohan, Head, Brian and Tilbrook, Alan (2019). Addressing animal welfare through collaborative stakeholder networks. Agriculture, 9 (6) 132, 132. doi: 10.3390/agriculture9060132
Brown, Prudence R. and Head, Brian W. (2019). Navigating tensions in co-production: A missing link in leadership for public value. Public Administration, 97 (2), 250-263. doi: 10.1111/padm.12394
O'Brien, Katherine R., Holmgren, Milena, Fitzsimmons, Terrance, Crane, Margaret E., Maxwell, Paul and Head, Brian (2019). What is gender equality in science?. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 34 (5), 395-399. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2019.02.009
O’Donnell, Erin L., Horne, Avril C., Godden, Lee and Head, Brian (2019). Cry me a river: building trust and maintaining legitimacy in environmental flows. Australasian Journal of Water Resources, 23 (1), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/13241583.2019.1586058
Allan, Julie V., Kenway, Steven J. and Head, Brian W. (2019). Urban water security - what does it mean?. Urban Water Journal, 15 (9), 899-910. doi: 10.1080/1573062x.2019.1574843
Stark, Alastair and Head, Brian (2019). Institutional amnesia and public policy. Journal of European Public Policy, 26 (10), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/13501763.2018.1535612
Head, Brian W. (2019). Forty years of wicked problems literature: forging closer links to policy studies. Policy and Society, 38 (2), 1-18. doi: 10.1080/14494035.2018.1488797
Alla, Kristel, Oprescu, Florin, Hall, Wayne D., Whiteford, Harvey A., Head, Brian W. and Meurk, Carla S. (2018). Can automated content analysis be used to assess and improve the use of evidence in mental health policy? A systematic review. Systematic Reviews, 7 (1) 194, 194. doi: 10.1186/s13643-018-0853-z
Aulich, Chris, Jones, Stephen and Head, Brian (2018). Divestment of commonwealth public enterprises in Australia: the cupboard is bare. Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, 89 (3), 475-490. doi: 10.1111/apce.12171
Hall, Nina Lansbury, Ross, Helen, Richards, Russell, Barrington, Dani Jennifer, Dean, Angela J., Head, Brian W., Jagals, Paul, Reid, Simon and Hill, Peter S. (2018). Implementing the United Nations’ sustainable development goals for water and beyond in Australia: a proposed systems approach. Australasian Journal of Water Resources, 22 (1), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/13241583.2018.1481563
Bell, Jennifer and Head, Brian W. (2017). Knowledge mobilisation intermediaries operating at the research-policy-practice nexus in Australia. Developing Practice: The Child, Youth and Family Work Journal , 48, 8-29.
Van Rensburg, Willem and W. Head, Brian (2017). Climate Change Scepticism: Reconsidering How to Respond to Core Criticisms of Climate Science and Policy. Sage Open, 7 (4 ), 1-11. doi: 10.1177/2158244017748983
Crowley, Kate and Head, Brian W. (2017). The enduring challenge of 'wicked problems': revisiting Rittel and Webber. Policy Sciences, 50 (4), 539-547. doi: 10.1007/s11077-017-9302-4
Head, Brian W. (2017). Assessing the value of political science in the era of relevance and impact. Australian Journal of Political Science, 52 (4), 599-614. doi: 10.1080/10361146.2017.1374344
Alla, Kristel , Hall, Wayne D. , Whiteford, Harvey A. , Head, Brian W. and Meurk, Carla S. (2017). How do we define the policy impact of public health research? A systematic review. Health Research Policy and Systems, 15 (84) 84, 84. doi: 10.1186/s12961-017-0247-z
Lane, Ruth, Bettini, Yvette, McCallum, Tara and Head, Brian W. (2017). The interaction of risk allocation and governance arrangements in innovative urban stormwater and recycling projects. Landscape and Urban Planning, 164, 37-48. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2017.03.012
Head, Brian W. (2017). Problem definition and the policy process: wicked problems. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics. doi: 10.1093/acrefore/9780190228637.013.213
Grace, Francesca C., Meurk, Carla S., Head, Brian W., Hall, Wayne D., Harris, Meredith G. and Whiteford, Harvey A. (2017). An analysis of policy success and failure in formal evaluations of Australia's national mental health strategy (1992-2012). BMC Health Services Research, 17 (1) 374, 374. doi: 10.1186/s12913-017-2309-x
Bellamy, Jennifer, Head, Brian W. and Ross, Helen (2017). Crises and institutional change: emergence of cross-border water governance in Lake Eyre Basin, Australia. Society and Natural Resources, 30 (4), 404-420. doi: 10.1080/08941920.2016.1272729
Van Rensburg, Willem and Head, Brian W. (2017). Climate change sceptical frames: the case of seven Australian sceptics. Australian Journal of Politics and History, 63 (1), 112-128. doi: 10.1111/ajph.12318
Newman, Joshua and Head, Brian (2017). The national context of wicked problems: comparing policies on gun violence in the US, Canada, and Australia. Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis, 19 (1), 40-53. doi: 10.1080/13876988.2015.1029334
Newman, Joshua, Cherney, Adrian and Head, Brian W. (2017). Policy capacity and evidence-based policy in the public service. Public Management Review, 19 (2), 157-174. doi: 10.1080/14719037.2016.1148191
Alford, John and Head, Brian W. (2017). Wicked and less wicked problems: a typology and a contingency framework. Policy and Society, 36 (3), 397-413. doi: 10.1080/14494035.2017.1361634
Isett, Kimberley R., Head, Brian W. and Van Landingham, Gary (2017). Editors' Introduction. Public Administration Review, 77 (1), 12-12. doi: 10.1111/puar.12636
Newman, Joshua and Head, Brian W. (2017). Wicked tendencies in policy problems: rethinking the distinction between social and technical problems. Policy and Society, 36 (3), 414-429. doi: 10.1080/14494035.2017.1361635
Whiteford, Harvey A. , Meurk, Carla, Carstensen, Georgia, Hall, Wayne, Hill, Peter and Head, Brian W. (2016). How did youth mental health make it onto Australia’s 2011 federal policy agenda?. Sage Open, 6 (4), 215824401668085. doi: 10.1177/2158244016680855
Head, Brian W., Ross, Helen and Bellamy, Jennifer (2016). Managing wicked natural resource problems: the collaborative challenge at regional scales in Australia. Landscape and Urban Planning, 154, 81-92. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.03.019
Head, Brian W. and Xiang, Wei-Ning (2016). Working with wicked problems in socio-ecological systems: more awareness, greater acceptance, and better adaptation. Landscape and Urban Planning, 154, 1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.07.011
Head, Brian W. and Xiang, Wei-Ning (2016). Why is an APT approach to wicked problems important?. Landscape and Urban Planning, 154, 4-7. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.03.018
Binks, Amanda N., Kenway, Steven J., Lant, Paul A. and Head, Brian W. (2016). Understanding Australian household water-related energy use and identifying physical and human characteristics of major end uses. Journal of Cleaner Production, 135, 892-906. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.06.091
Head, Brian W. (2016). Toward more "evidence-informed" policy making?. Public Administration Review, 76 (3), 472-484. doi: 10.1111/puar.12475
Isett, Kimberley R., Head, Brian W. and Vanlandingham, Gary (2016). Editors' introduction. Public Administration Review, 76 (2), 221-221. doi: 10.1111/puar.12527
Meurk, Carla, Leung, Janni, Hall, Wayne, Head, Brian W. and Whiteford, Harvey (2016). Establishing and governing e-mental health care in Australia: A systematic review of challenges and a call for policy-focussed research. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 18 (1) e10, e10. doi: 10.2196/jmir.4827
Newman, Joshua, Cherney, Adrian and Head, Brian W. (2016). Do policy makers use academic research? Reexamining the "Two Communities" theory of research utilization. Public Administration Review, 76 (1), 24-32. doi: 10.1111/puar.12464
Holmes, Tim Q., Head, Brian W., Possingham, Hugh P. and Garnett, Stephen T. (2016). Strengths and vulnerabilities of Australian networks for conservation of threatened birds. Oryx, 51 (4), 1-11. doi: 10.1017/S0030605316000454
Isett, Kimberley R., Head, Brian W. and VanLandingham, Gary (2016). Caveat emptor: what do we know about public administration evidence and how do we know it?. Public Administration Review, 76 (1) 84, 20-23. doi: 10.1111/puar.12467
Grace, Francesca C., Meurk, Carla S., Head, Brian W., Hall, Wayne D., Carstensen, Georgia, Harris, Meredith G. and Whiteford, Harvey A. (2015). An analysis of policy levers used to implement mental health reform in Australia 1992-2012. BMC Health Services Research, 15 (479) 479, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s12913-015-1142-3
Newman, Joshua and Head, Brian W. (2015). Categories of failure in climate change mitigation policy in Australia. Public Policy and Administration, 30 (3-4), 342-358. doi: 10.1177/0952076714565832
Newman, Joshua and Head, Brian (2015). Beyond the two communities: a reply to Mead’s “why government often ignores research”. Policy Sciences, 48 (3), 383-393. doi: 10.1007/s11077-015-9226-9
Head, Brian W. and Alford, John (2015). Wicked problems: implications for public policy and management. Administration and Society, 47 (6), 711-739. doi: 10.1177/0095399713481601
Meurk, Carla, Whiteford, Harvey, Head, Brian, Hall, Wayne and Carah, Nicholas (2015). Media and evidence-informed policy development: the case of mental health in Australia. Contemporary Social Science, 10 (2), 160-170. doi: 10.1080/21582041.2015.1053970
Cherney, Adrian, Head, Brian, Povey, Jenny, Boreham, Paul and Ferguson, Michele (2015). The utilisation of social science research - the perspectives of academic researchers in Australia. Journal of Sociology, 51 (2), 252-270. doi: 10.1177/1440783313505008
Cherney, Adrian, Head, Brian, Povey, Jenny, Ferguson, Michele and Boreham, Paul (2015). Use of academic social research by public officials: exploring preferences and constraints that impact on research use. Evidence and Policy, 11 (2), 169-188. doi: 10.1332/174426514X14138926450067
Head, Brian W. (2015). Relationships between Policy Academics and Public Servants: Learning at a Distance?. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 74 (1), 5-12. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12133
Olsson, Lennart and Head, Brian W. (2015). Urban water governance in times of multiple stressors: an editorial. Ecology and Society, 20 (1) 27. doi: 10.5751/ES-07300-200127
Uhlmann, Vikki, Rifkin, Will, Everingham, Jo-Anne, Head, Brian and May, Kylie (2014). Prioritising indicators of cumulative socio-economic impacts to characterise rapid development of onshore gas resources. The Extractive Industries and Society, 1 (2), 189-199. doi: 10.1016/j.exis.2014.06.001
Head, Brian W. (2014). Evidence, uncertainty and wicked problems in climate change decision-making in Australia. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 32 (4), 663-679. doi: 10.1068/c1240
Head, Brian, Ferguson, Michele, Cherney, Adrian and Boreham, Paul (2014). Are policy-makers interested in social research? Exploring the sources and uses of valued information among public servants in Australia. Policy and Society, 33 (2), 89-101. doi: 10.1016/j.polsoc.2014.04.004
Head, Brian W. (2014). Managing urban water crises: adaptive policy responses to drought and flood in Southeast Queensland, Australia. Ecology and Society, 19 (2) 33, 33.1-33.14. doi: 10.5751/ES-06414-190233
Kenway, S., Binks, A., Bors, J., Pamminger, F., Lant, P., Head, B., Taimre, T., Grace, A., Fawcett, J., Johnson, S., Yeung, J., Scheidegger, R. and Bader, H.-P. (2014). Understanding and managing water-related energy use in Australian households: preliminary results of a research project being carried out by The University of Queensland and the Smart Water Fund. Water, 41 (2), 184-188.
Head, Brian W. (2014). Public administration and the promise of evidence-based policy: experience in and beyond Australia. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration, 36 (1), 48-59. doi: 10.1080/23276665.2014.892273
Colley, Linda Katurah and Head, Brian W. (2014). Privatisation and new public management: Asset sales and Commissions of Audit in Queensland, 1990–2013. Australian Journal of Political Science, 49 (3), 391-407. doi: 10.1080/10361146.2014.931342
Cloete, Steve, Horberry,Tim and Head, Brian (2013). Urban water system safety: a human factors investigation. Water, 40 (8), 56-61.
Head, Brian W. (2013). Evidence-based policymaking - speaking truth to power?. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 72 (4), 397-403. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12037
Ziviani, Jenny, Darlington, Yvonne, Feeney, Rachel, Meredith, Pamela and Head, Brian (2013). Children with disabilities in out-of-home care: perspectives on organisational collaborations. Children and Youth Services Review, 35 (5), 797-805. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.02.003
Parsell, Cameron, Jones, Andrew and Head, Brian (2013). Policies and programmes to end homelessness in Australia: learning from international practice. International Journal of Social Welfare, 22 (2), 186-194. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2397.2012.00884.x
Colley, Linda Katurah and Head, Brian (2013). Changing patterns of privatization: ideology, economic necessity, or political opportunism. International Journal of Public Administration, 36 (12), 865-875. doi: 10.1080/01900692.2013.795164
Cherney, Adrian, Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2013). Research Utilization in the Social Sciences: A Comparison of Five Academic Disciplines in Australia. Science Communication, 35 (6), 780-809. doi: 10.1177/1075547013491398
Cherney, Adrian, Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2012). Perspectives of academic social scientists on knowledge transfer and research collaborations: a cross-sectional survey of Australian academics. Evidence and Policy, 8 (4), 433-453. doi: 10.1332/174426412X660098
Fielding, Kelly S., Head, Brian W., Laffan, Warren, Western, Mark and Hoegh-Guldberg, Ove (2012). Australian politicians’ beliefs about climate change: political partisanship and political ideology. Environmental Politics, 21 (5), 712-733. doi: 10.1080/09644016.2012.698887
Fielding, Kelly S. and Head, Brian W. (2012). Determinants of young Australians' environmental actions: The role of responsibility attributions, locus of control, knowledge and attitudes. Environmental Education Research, 18 (2), 171-186. doi: 10.1080/13504622.2011.592936
Head, Brian W. (2012). The contribution of integrity agencies to good governance. Policy Studies, 33 (1), 7-20. doi: 10.1080/01442872.2011.601200
Cherney, Adrian, Povey, Jenny, Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul and Ferguson, Michele (2012). What influences the utilisation of educational research by policy-makers and practitioners? - The perspectives of academic educational researchers. International Journal of Educational Research, 56, 23-34. doi: 10.1016/j.ijer.2012.08.001
Cherney, Adrian and Head, Brian (2011). Supporting the knowledge to action process: a systems-thinking approach. Evidence and Policy, 7 (4), 471-488. doi: 10.1332/174426411X603461
Head, Brian W. (2011). Governance for sustainable regions: Can government meet the innovation policy challenge?. Regional Science Policy and Practice, 3 (3), 219-230. doi: 10.1111/j.1757-7802.2011.01038.x
Head, Brian W. and Redmond, Gerry (2011). Making prevention work in human services for children and youth. Australian Review of Public Affairs, 10 (1), 5-22.
Sanson, Ann V., Head, Brian W. and Redmond, Gerry (2011). Guest editors’ introduction: Special issue on evidence-based prevention. Australian Review of Public Affairs, 10 (1), 1-4.
Head, Brian W. (2011). Australian experience: Civic engagement as symbol and substance. Public Administration and Development, 31 (2), 102-112. doi: 10.1002/pad.599
Head, Brian W. (2011). Why not ask them? Mapping and promoting youth participation. Children and Youth Services Review, 33 (4), 541-547. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2010.05.015
Ziviani, Jenny, Darlington, Yvonne, Feeney, Rachel and Head, Brian (2011). From policy to practice: A program logic approach to describing the implementation of early intervention services for children with physical disability. Evaluation And Program Planning, 34 (1), 60-68. doi: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2010.05.001
Phillips, Rhonda, Jones, Andrew and Head, Brian (2010). Service integration : The Holy Grail for human services. Parity, 23 (8), 16-17.
Head, Brian William (2010). Public management research: Towards relevance. Public Management Review, 12 (5), 571-585. doi: 10.1080/14719031003633987
Carroll, Peter and Head, Brian (2010). Regulatory reform and the management of intergovernmental relations in Australia. Australian Journal of Political Science, 45 (3), 407-424. doi: 10.1080/10361146.2010.509310
Head, Brian (2010). Environmental decision-making: exploring complexity and context [book review]. Australian Journal of Political Science, 45 (2), 302-303. doi: 10.1080/10361141003736208
Head, Brian (2010). Governing sustainability [book review]. Australian Journal of Political Science, 45 (2), 308-309. doi: 10.1080/10361141003736208
Head, Brian (2010). Reconsidering evidence-based policy: Key issues and challenges. Policy and Society, 29 (2), 77-94. doi: 10.1016/j.polsoc.2010.03.001
Head, Brian W. (2010). Water policy: Evidence, learning and the governance of uncertainty. Policy and Society, 29 (2), 171-180. doi: 10.1016/j.polsoc.2010.03.007
Head, Brian W. (2010). How can the public sector resolve complex issues?. Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration, 2 (1), 8-16. doi: 10.1108/17574321011028954
Cherney, Adrian and Head, Brian W. (2010). Evidence based policy and practice: key challenges for improvement. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 45 (4), 509-526.
Head, B. W. (2009). Response. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, 6 (4), 527-528. doi: 10.1007/s11673-009-9193-y
Wright, J.G. and Head, B.W. (2009). Reconsidering regulation and governance theory: A learning approach. Law & Policy, 31 (2), 192-216. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9930.2009.00301.x
Head, B. W. (2008). Three lenses of evidence-based policy. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 67 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8500.2007.00564.x
Head, Brian W. (2008). Assessing network-based collaborations: Effectiveness for whom?. Public Management Review, 10 (6), 733-749. doi: 10.1080/14719030802423087
Head, Brian W. (2008). Wicked problems in public policy. Public Policy, 3 (2), 110-118.
Head, Brian W. and Stanley, Fiona J. (2007). Evidence-based advocacy. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 19 (3), 255-262. doi: 10.1515/IJAMH.2007.19.3.255
Head, B. W. (2007). Community engagement: Participation on whose terms?. Australian Journal of Political Science, 42 (3), 441-454. doi: 10.1080/10361140701513570
Ryan, Neal, Head, Brian, Keast, Robyn and Brown, Kerry (2006). Engaging Indigenous communities: Towards a policy framework for Indigenous community justice programs. Social Policy and Administration, 40 (3), 304-321. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9515.2006.00491.x
Brown, A. J. and Head, Brian (2005). Institutional capacity and choice in Australia's integrity systems. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 64 (2), 84-95. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8500.2005.00444.x
Brown, A. J. and Head, Brian (2005). Assessing integrity systems: Introduction to the symposium. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 64 (2), 42-47. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8500.2005.00438.x
Head, Brian and Ryan, Neal (2004). Can co-governance work? Regional natural resource management in Queensland, Australia. Society and Economy, 26 (2-3), 361-382. doi: 10.1556/SocEc.26.2004.2-3.11
Head, Brian and Ryan, Neal (2003). Working with non-government organisations: A sustainable development perspective. Asian Journal of Public Administration, 25 (1), 31-56.

Conference Papers

Lata, Lutfun Nahar, Reddel, Tim, Head, Brian and Craven, Luke (2023). Place-based initiatives for addressing wicked problems: Lessons from recent Australian experience.. The Australian Social Policy Conference 2023, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 11-13 September 2023.
Head, Brian and Jones, Stephen (2019). Mapping the uses of behavioural economics and behavioural insights in government agencies – Australia and New Zealand. ReNewing Public Management for Stewardship, Innovation and Impact, Wellington, New Zealand, 16-18 April 2019.
Salisbury, Chris, Head, Brian W. and Hearne, Declan (2018). Reforms to urban water supply services: Insight from Australia. WASH Futures: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Conference 2018, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, 5-9 March 2018. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: AusAID, International Water Centre and Australian WASH Reference Group.
Salisbury, Chris, Head, Brian W. and Hearne, Declan (2018). Reforms to urban water supply services: Insight from Australia. WASH Futures: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Conference 2018, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, 5-9 March 2018.
Meurk, C., Grace, F., Head, B., Hall, W., Harris, M. and Whiteford, H. (2017). Evaluating the success and failure of national policy reform: an analysis of formal evaluations of Australia’s National Mental Health strategy (1992-2012). Australasian Evaluation Society, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 5-7 September 2017.
Salisbury, Christopher and Head, Brian (2013). Resource development as the engine of growth? The changing political symbols in Queensland economic policy since the 1970s. APSA 2013: Australian Political Studies Association Annual National Conference 2013, Perth, WA, Australia, 30 September–2 October, 2013.
Povey, Jenny, Shaw, Elizabeth, Head, Brian, Cherney, Adrian, Boreham, Paul and Ferguson, Michele (2013). The functionality of Leximancer software as an analytic tool for semi-structured interviews data exploring evidence-based policy in practice from the perspectives of academic social scientists and policymakers.. AMSRS Conference, Sydney, Australia, 5-6 September 2013.
Bellamy, Jennifer, Head, Brian and Ross, Helen (2012). Blurring boundaries and building bridges: challenges of managing across borders in the Lake Eyre Basin. Australian Stream Management Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 6-8 February 2012. Canberra, ACT, Australia: River Basin Management Society.
Head, Brian and Colley, Linda (2011). Asset sales: from financial necessity to policy opportunism?. Australian Political Science Association Conference (APSA) 2011, Canberra, Australia, 26-28 September 2011. Canberra, Australia: Australian National University, School of Politics and​ International Relations.
Head, B., Cherney, A. and Boreham, P. (2011). Policy advice and research evidence: is academic research 'lost in translation'?. Australian Political Science Association Conference (APSA) 2011, Canberra, Australia, 26-28 September 2011.
Searle, Glen and Head, Brian (2011). Urban drought, infrastructure crisis, and governance centralisation in Sydney, Melbourne and SE Queensland. State of Australian Cities National Conference 2011, Melbourne, Australia, 29 November-2 December 2011. Melbourne, Australia: Australian Sustainable Cities and Regions Network (ASCRN).
Cherney, A., Head, B. and Boreham, P. (2011). Perspectives of academic social scientists on the benefits and impact of knowledge co-production: Australian findings. Australian Social Policy Conference, University of NSW, 2011.
Darlington, Y., Feeney, R., Head, B. and Ziviani, J. (2009). Delivery of early intervention services for children with physical disability : An application of program logic. Shared Visions Disability Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 2-3 April 2009.
Carroll, P. and Head, B.W. (2009). Comparing the second and third waves of regulatory reform in Australia. Australian Political Studies Association Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 28-30 September 2009. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Macquarie University.
Head, Brian and Alford, John (2008). Wicked problems: Implications for policy and management. Australasian Political Science Association 2008 Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 6-9 July 2008.
Brown, A. J. and Head, Brian (2005). Assessing integrity systems: Introduction to the Symposium. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8500.2005.00438.x
Brown, A. J. and Head, Brian (2005). Institutional capacity and choice in Australia's integrity systems. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8500.2005.00444.x

Seminar Paper

Hearne, Declan , Salisbury, Chris and Head, Brian (2017). Urban water governance and reform: Australian perspectives and opportunities for transition economies. 2017 UQ Water Forum. School of Political Science and International Studies, Global Change Institute.

Department Technical Report

Wallington, T., Robinson, C. and Head, B.W. (2010). Institutional Capacity for Sustainable and Integrated Urban Water Management. Technical Report - refereed, 22. Urban Water Security Research Alliance (Qld Govt).

Research Reports

Lata, Lutfun Nahar, Reddel, Tim and Head, Brian (2022). Stronger places, stronger people- alignment of frameworks and funding. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
Head, Brian and Colley, Linda (2021). Senior Executive Service Case Study: Western Australia. Research Insights Australia and New Zealand School of Government. doi: 10.54810/txef1190
Head, Brian and Colley, Linda (2021). Senior Executive Service Case Study: New South Wales. Research Insights Australia and New Zealand School of Government. doi: 10.54810/lefj3007
Head, Brian and Colley, Linda (2021). Senior Executive Case Study - Northern Territory. Research Insights Australia and New Zealand School of Government. doi: 10.54810/wjdb1277
Head, Brian and Colley, Linda (2021). Senior Executive Service Case Study - Queensland. Research Insights Australia and New Zealand School of Government. doi: 10.54810/hbes8104
Fidelman, Pedro, Frohlich, Miguel, Head, Brian, Haward, Marcus, Vince, Joanna, Rissik, David, Dutton, Ian and Maynard, Dianne (2021). Mapping and analysis of blue economy policy and legislative arrangements. Launceston, TAS Australia: Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre.
Head, Brian and Colley, Linda (2021). Senior Executive Service Case Study: Commonwealth. Research Insights Australia and New Zealand School of Government. doi: 10.54810/jzso5617
Jacobson, Chris, Hockings, Marc, Watson, James, Head, Brian and Fidelman, Pedro (2021). Review of monitoring, evaluation and reporting approaches and outcomes in Parks Australia . Online: University of Queensland.
Franks, Daniel, Bainton, Nick, Head, Brian, Côte, Claire, Erskine, Peter, Fidelman, Pedro, Kemp, Deanna and Flomenhoft, Gary (2020). Strategic issues and opportunities for the acquisition of thermal coal mining assets for managed closure. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
Van de Meene, Susan, Head, Brian W. and Bettini, Yvette (2016). Toward effective change in urban water policy: the role of collaborative governance and cross-scale integration. Project A3.1, Final Milestone Report. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities.
Bettini, Yvette and Brian W. Head (2016). Governance structures and strategies to support innovation and adaptability. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities.
Bettini, Yvette and Head, Brian W. (2016). WA Groundwater Replenishment Trial: a case study of creating the enabling environment for regulatory change. Clayton, VIC, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities.
Hearne, Declan, Head, Brian W., Powell, Bronwyn, Sutomo, Bebi, Sipahutar, Hendrick and Voysey, Fatimawati (2015). Assessing social contracts: Assessing the potential of ‘social contracts’ to improve Indonesian water governance and service delivery. Brisbane, Australia: International Water Centre.
Bettini, Yvette and Head, Brian W. (2014). ‘Next Practice’ governance for water sensitive cities: better governance for complex decision making. Clayton, VIC, Austrlia: Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities.
Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Cherney, Adrian, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2013). Public Sector Survey on Evidence Based Policy: Results for Queensland Health. Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland. ARC Industry Partner Linkage report and fact sheet. St Lucia QLD Australia: Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland.
Bettini, Yvette and Head, Brian W. (2013). Specifying the urban water governance challenge. Project A3.1 Milestone Report. Cooperative research centre for water sensitive cities. Clayton, VIC, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities.
Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Cherney, Adrian, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2013). Public Sector Survey on Evidence Based Policy: Results For The Department Of Education And Training. Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland. ARC Industry Partner Linkage report. St Lucia QLD Australia: Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland.
Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Cherney, Adrian, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2013). Public Sector Survey on Evidence Based Policy: Results For The Department Of Employment, Economic Development And Innovation. Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland. ARC Industry Partner Linkage report and fact sheet.. St Lucia QLD Australia: Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland.
Head, Brian W. (2013). How do government agencies use evidence? Report for National Board of Health and Welfare, Stockholm, Sweden. Sweden: Socialstyrelsen: The National Board of Health and Welfare.
Memmott, Paul, Reser, Joseph, Head, Brian, Davidson, James, Nash, Daphne, O'Rourke, Tim, Gamage, Harshi, Suliman, Samid, Lowry, Andrew and Marshall, Keith (2013). Aboriginal responses to climate change in arid zone Australia: regional understandings and capacity building for adaptation. Southport, QLD, Australia: National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility.
Cloete, Steven, Horberry, Tim and Head, Brian (2012). Human factors in urban water system safety: humans and technology. Urban Water Security Research Alliance Technical Report No. 80 St Lucia, QLD, Australia: Urban Water Security Research Alliance.
Ziviani, J., Feeney, R., Cuskelly, M., Darlington, Y., Head, B., Meredith, P. and Khan, A. (2012). Evaluation of Evolve Behaviour Support Services: Final Report to Department of Communities (Disability and Community Care Services). Brisbane, Australia:
Head, Brian (2012). The challenge of reforming federalism. Melbourne (Electronic): Australian and New Zealand School of Government.
Phillips, Rhonda, Head, Brian and Jones, Andrew (2011). Integrated responses to homelessness in Australia: an analysis of ‘joined up’ policy and practice. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research.
Uhlmann, Vikki and Head, Brian W. (2011). Water recycling: Recent history of local government initiatives in South East Queensland. Urban Water Security Research Alliance Technical Report Number 45 City East, Brisbane, Qld, Australia: Urban Water Security Research Alliance.
Cloete, Steven, Horberry, Tim and Head, Brian (2011). Human factors in urban water system safety: stage 1 - initial findings. Urban Water Security Research Alliance Technical Report No. 46 St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
Ziviani, J., Feeney, R., Rodger, S., Watter, P., Brown, R., Head, B., Cuskelly, M. and Darlington, Y. (2011). Primary research on early intervention services for children with a physical disability: Final Report to Department of Communities (Disability and Community Care Services). Brisbane, Australia: Department of Communities (Disability and Community Care Services).
Head, Brian (2010). Wicked Problems in Water Governance: Paradigm Changes to Promote Water Sustainability and Address Planning Uncertainty. Urban Water Security Research Alliance Technical Report No. 38 St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
Head, Brian and Cammerman, Nathan (2010). The Water-Energy Nexus: A Challenge for Knowledge and Policy. Urban Water Security Research Alliance Technical Report No. 39 St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Working Papers

Hall, N., Barbosa, M. C., Currie, D., Dean, A.J., Head, B., Hill, P. S., Naylor, S., Reid, S., Selvey, L. and Willis, J. (2017). Water, sanitation and hygiene in remote Indigenous Australian communities: a scan of priorities. Global Change Institute discussion paper: water for equity and wellbeing series. 2207-9602. Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.
Salisbury, Chris, Head, Brian W. and Groom, Eric (2017). Australian urban water reform story: with detailed case study on New South Wales. Water Global Practice. W17011. School of Political Science and International Studies, The World Bank.
Hall, N., Acosta Jaramillo, C. M., Jagals, P., Currie, D., Ossa-Moreno, J., Dean, A., Ross, H., Bowling, T., Hill, P., Head, B., Richards, R., Willis, J., Abal, E. and Cruz Lopez, D. (2016). Strengthening community participation in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 for water, sanitation and hygiene. Global Change Institute Discussion Paper: Water for Equity and Wellbeing Series. 2207-9602. Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.
Hall, Nina , Abal, Eva, Albert, Simon , Ali, Saleem , Barrington, Dani , Dean, Angela , Head, Brian, Hill, Peter, Hussey, Karen , Jagals, Paul , Muriuki, Grace , Pascoe, Mark , Reid, Simon , Richards, Russell, Robinson, Jacqueline, Ross, Helen , Shannon, Cindy , Torero Cullen, Jose and Willis, Jon (2016). The UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and sanitation: how should Australia respond within and beyond its borders?. Global Change Institute discussion paper: water for equity and wellbeing series. 2207-9602. Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.
Hall, N., Richards, R., Barrington, D., Ross, H., Reid, S., Head, B., Jagals, P., Dean, A., Hussey, K., Abal, E., Ali, S., Boully, L. and Willis, J. (2016). Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and beyond. Global Change Institute Discussion Paper: Water for Equity and Wellbeing Series. 2207-9602. Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.