APO was established to address the transformation of production for publications brought about by the internet. Frustrations with the limitations of the
academic publishing system – long delays, lack of access or a limited audience – were causing producers of academic and other content to move online and increasingly produce
grey literature (informally published material, such as reports, that may be difficult to trace via conventional channels). The informal channels used to disseminate digital grey literature have meant that libraries and other services have only been able to collect it in an ad hoc manner. APO aims to make digital research content that is relevant to Australian policy debates more easily accessible and usable to promote more evidence-informed decision-making. In partnership with McKinnon, APO's objective is to support evidence-based policymaking in Australia. == Activities and description==