Governments need high quality policy analysis and advice as they wrestle with complex economic, social and environmental issues. This book explores public policy practices in Australia and New Zealand, and ways to enhance performance and capability in the policy analysis and advisory system. An integrative approach to policy work from a systems perspective is proposed. It links the political and analytical dimensions of policy craft and emphasizes important influences on policy work from outside the formal government policy system. Strategies are discussed to promote learning and innovation in policy design which add value to the work of governments and the lives of citizens.