Research and write a critical essay on a current government social policy of
their choice (examples can include a specific family policy, a workplace policy, a migration policy, an
education policy , a crime policy, a drug or alcohol policy etc.). Students should choose a specific
policy and NOT discuss the broad categories of policies.
The background discussion should include relevant theory and should address the rationale for the
policy and the way the policy was formulated and implemented.
Based on their knowledge and research about what social policy is meant to achieve and drawing on
wider research on policies in other jurisdictions, students should critically assess the successes and
failures of this policy. Finally, students should make recommendations that would allow this policy to
have more successful outcomes.