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5-phase policy development process

The 5-phase policy development process is a structured, evidence-based approach designed to create effective, well-informed solutions.

The 5-phase process will help you identify, develop, test and implement solutions in a systematic manner, while meeting stakeholder needs and organisational goals.

It’s important to consider the effort required in each phase of policy planning.

- Phase 1: Pre-discovery: 5%
- Phase 2: Discovery: 15%
- Phase 3: Alpha: 25%.
- Phase 4: Beta: 35%
- Phase 5: Live: 15%
While the DTA acknowledges there is no one-size-fits-all approach for policy development, each phase of the process is important. Avoid the temptation to jump from the initial idea to the final policy.
The Australian National University Tech Policy Design Centre has developed 8 foundational principles for the design and implementation of strong tech policy.
These principles align with the toolkit and are key to delivering good solutions. It’s a good idea to understand these foundational principles prior to starting the 5-phase process.

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5-phase policy development process

1: Pre-discovery

2: Discovery

3: Alpha

4: Beta

5: Live

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