Policy Roundtables | Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia

Academy policy roundtables bring together research, policy and practice in impactful conversations that aim to progress contemporary policy debates. They provide a unique forum for policymakers to canvass leading social science research evidence and engage experts on a policy issue, quickly and from a multidisciplinary perspective. Each full or half-day event is invitation-only and held under the Chatham House Rule.

First Nations Education Policy Roundtable (presentation)

Policy Roundtables • 13 April 2026

From evidence to impact: First Nations Education Policy

Monday 13 April 2026 | Canberra This invitation-only policy roundtable connected the Department of Education team developing the First Nations Education Policy with a multidisciplinary group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social sciences researchers in an evidence-based conversation around whole of system transformation grounded in rights and options for enduring policy implementation. The purpose…

Past Event • July 29, 2025

Driving Productivity Growth: Flash Forum

In partnership with CEDA and The Melbourne Institute, the Academy is proud to present a Flash Forum on evidence-based approaches to driving productivity growth in Australia.

Past Event • July 30, 2025

Unlocking value: Better use of integrated government data for evidence-based policy

Wednesday 30 July 2025 | Canberra The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia convened a Policy Roundtable exploring how integrated government data can support more effective, efficient policy development and the barriers to use and equitable access. The invitation only Roundtable connected researchers and other data users with funders and data custodians in government…

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Past Event • March 21, 2025

Advancing policy and program evaluation in Australian Government

Advancing policy and program evaluation in Australian Government Friday 21 March 2025 | Canberra The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia convened a Policy Roundtable with the Australian Centre for Evaluation (ACE) on the topic of Advancing policy and program evaluation in Australian Government. The invitation only Roundtable connected research, government and industry stakeholders…

Past Event • August 5, 2024

Priorities and Future Directions for Educational Research

Priorities and Future Directions for Educational Research Monday 5 August 2024 | Melbourne This invitation-only roundtable was organised by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) to discuss challenges and opportunities for the field of education research in Australia going forward. The program and background…

Past Event • June 13, 2024

Australian Roadmap for Open Research

Australian Roadmap for Open Research Thursday 13 June 2024 | Canberra A nationally significant conversation to initiate design of an Australian Roadmap for Open Research. Australia needs a clear vision and co-ordinated leadership for Open Research. This invitation-only policy roundtable connected a diverse group of stakeholders from across government, research funding bodies, peak bodies, the…

Past Event • September 28, 2021

2021 Intergenerational Report: Policy Roundtable

2021 Intergenerational Report Roundtable: Analysis and implications of the 2021 Intergenerational Report Thursday 28 – Friday 29 September 2021 CANBERRA A comprehensive analysis of the 2021 Intergenerational Report produced following the roundtable is now available. View the book here. The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia convened an in-depth discussion of the role of…

Past Event • April 19, 2024

Quality, equity and inclusion: Maximising participation in early learning

Quality, equity and inclusion: Maximising participation in early learning Friday 19 April 2024 | Canberra This invitation-only policy roundtable connected the Productivity Commission team undertaking the inquiry into Australia’s early childhood education and care sector with a multidisciplinary group of Academy Fellows and leading social sciences experts. The roundtable focused on two important aspects of…

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Past Event • November 15, 2023

Shaping the Future: A new approach to policy that works for young people

A comprehensive summary of Shaping the Future: A new approach to policy that works for young people is available to read and download now. Shaping the Future: A new approach to policy that works for young people is a nationally significant conversation on how young people are positioned within the policy development and implementation…

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Past Event • March 23, 2023

Developments in work and wellbeing for contemporary Australia

Developments in work and wellbeing for contemporary Australia is a nationally significant conversation on wellbeing frameworks, the care and support economy and the non-financial benefits of work. This policy roundtable connected a diverse range of senior officials with a multidisciplinary group of Academy Fellows and leading social sciences experts. Read a summary of the discussion.…