We regularly publish articles on the work we do across the various sectors, regulatory bodies and government agencies in Australia and New Zealand.

A woman with a backpack poses on a rocky terrain. She wears sunglasses and a sunhat, smiling at the camera. A nearby photo frame says, "Meet Sue Friend." The landscape in the background is arid and scrubby.

Staff spotlight – Sue Friend

This month we spotlight Sue Friend, a Managing Director in our Forensics team. Sue shares her love of the outdoors and hiking and finds this brings balance to her work at Sapere.
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Customer survey to monitor engagement

Thinking about utility customer engagement

In this article Dr Richard Tooth examines developments in how regulated utilities engage with their customers, the problem of uninformed respondent bias and other issues.
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Sunset review of the regulations for Victorian private health service establishments

  • Client: Victorian Department of Health
This report analyses proposed changes to Victoria's Health Service Establishment Regulations, focusing on improving clinical governance, safety, and quality. The RIS reviewed the impact of these changes and provided recommendations.
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A man with short hair and a mustache is sitting on a couch, holding a baby and reading a book titled "My First Engine." The baby is nestled against the man, looking at the book. Both appear to be engaged in the story.

Staff spotlight – Dr Jamie O’Hare

This month, we spotlight Dr Jamie O'Hare, Managing Economist and proud new dad to baby Stirling, as he shares his professional insights and personal joys.
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Distilling success for Victorian spirit exports

  • Client: Agriculture Victoria
The Australian craft distillery sector has grown significantly, with Victoria now having 188 distilleries. Sapere, commissioned by Agriculture Victoria, identified priority markets and developed market entry strategies for Victorian spirit exporters.
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Unveiling the intrinsic value of nature

Explore the value of nature beyond its aesthetic appeal. Environmental valuation frameworks and techniques allow us to understand the economic value of nature and make informed decisions in environmental policy and management.
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