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Why Most Policy Reforms Fail & How to Make Them Stick (Lessons from Australia & NZ)

Delivering Policy Reform: Anchoring Significant Reforms in Turbulent Times

E.A. Lindquist, S. Wanna, J. Weller

Why do so many government reforms collapse after the law is passed? This video breaks down the playbook from the book 'Delivering Policy Reform: Anchoring Significant Reforms in Turbulent Times' by E.A. Lindquist, S. Wanna, and J. Weller. We explore why speed is your ally, how to build a narrative that beats lobbyists, and the counter-intuitive secret to making reforms self-sustaining. Drawing on real-world case studies from Australia, New Zealand, and the OECD—from water markets to plain packaging for cigarettes—this is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to understand how to actually change a country, not just pass a bill. If you're tired of seeing good ideas die in implementation, watch this.