The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (the Academy) is a prestigious institution that promotes excellence in the social sciences in Australia. As such, the publications produced by the Academy aim to advance understanding and knowledge in the social sciences, and to inform policy-making, public debate, and academic research.

The Academy publishes a range of materials, including reports, submissions, position statements and more. These publications cover a wide range of topics within the social sciences, including anthropology, economics, geography, history, law, political science, psychology, and sociology.

The Academy’s publications are typically characterised by their high quality, rigorous scholarship, and interdisciplinary approach. They often showcase cutting-edge research and innovative thinking in the social sciences, and are written by leading scholars in the field.

Overall, the publications produced by the Academy are an important source of knowledge and expertise in the social sciences in Australia, and are highly regarded both domestically and internationally.

Pre-Budget Submission 2026-27

Pre-Budget Submission 2026-27 On 30 January 2026, the Academy made a submission to the 2026–27 Federal Budget. The submission made five recommendations to create opportunity and equity in education, strengthen the research ecosystem and address key challenges facing Australia. Click on ‘download’ to read the submission in full.

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Submission: Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025

Submission to the Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025 The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment inquiry into the Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025. The Academy strongly supports the establishment of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (the

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Submission: National Skills Taxonomy Update: Building a System which Puts People and Skills First

Submission to the National Skills Taxonomy Update: Building a System which Puts People and Skills First The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission responding to the National Skills Taxonomy (NST) Update Discussion Paper: Building a system that puts skills and people first. The Discussion Paper adopts a skills-first approach and explores

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Submission: House Standing Committee on Education inquiry into Building Asia Capability in Australia

Submission to the House Standing Committee on Education inquiry into Building Asia Capability in Australia The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the House Standing Committee on Education inquiry into Building Asia Capability in Australia. A strong and sustained Asia capability is fundamental to Australia’s national interests. It underpins social

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Survey Submission: 2026 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap Issues Paper

Submission to the 2026 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap Issues Paper Survey This submission responds to a survey on the 2026 National Research Infrastructure (NRI) Roadmap Issues Paper and the priority areas and the investments needed to safeguard Australia’s future sovereign research capabilities. The Academy’s submission focuses on the priorities identified in its Decadal Plan for

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Submission: Strategic Examination of Research and Development – National Coordination for RDI&I Impact Policy Paper

Submission to the Strategic Examination of Research and Development – National Coordination for RDI&I Impact Policy Paper A high performing research, development and innovation (RD&I) system is more than a matter of simply producing and commercialising new goods and services. The system must also coalesce around clear priorities that consider how RD&I can address broader

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Submission to the Australian Research Council Research Insights Capability Consultation Draft

Submission to the Australian Research Council Research Insights Capability Consultation Draft On 19 September 2025, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Australian Research Council (ARC) consultation draft for the Research Insights Capability. The Academy views the proposed Research Insights Capability as a strategic investment in deepening knowledge of

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Survey Submission: Draft Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research

Submission on the Draft Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research This submission responds to a survey from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) on the draft revised Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research. The Academy’s submission

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Submission: Economic Reform Roundtable

Submission to the Economic Reform Roundtable On 29 July 2025, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (the Academy) partnered with The Melbourne Institute of Applied Social and Economic Research and CEDA to convene 10 leading experts for a rapid-fire forum focused on immediate priorities for boosting Australia’s productivity. A summary of the discussion has been prepared

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Submission: Strategic Examination of Research and Development

Submission to the Strategic Examination of Research and Development A high performing research and development (R&D) system is more than a matter of simply producing and commercialising new goods and services. The system must also coalesce around clear priorities that consider how R&D can address broader economic and societal goals. On 9 April 2025, the

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Survey Submission: 2026 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap

Submission to the 2026 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap Survey This submission responds to a survey from the Australian Government on alignment of current national research infrastructure with national research priority areas, and identification of gaps and needs for the future. The Academy’s submission focuses on the priorities identified in its Decadal Plan for Social Science

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Submission: APS Reform Stage 2 Integrity Initiatives

Submission to the APS Reform Stage 2 Integrity Initiatives Public ConsultationIntegrity is the foundation of APS professionalism and the public’s confidence that the APS will act in the best interests of and will deliver the best outcomes for Australia. A wide appreciation among all APS employees of this role and the values and behaviours that

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Submission: Inquiry into civics education, engagement and participation in Australia

Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters On 23 May 2024 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia. A high-quality education in the social sciences is critical to democratic participation and understanding

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Submission: Policy Review of the National Competitive Grants Program

Submission to the Australian Research Council and Department of Education On 13 May 2024 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Policy Review of the National Competitive Grants Program. Australia’s social science researchers are highly reliant on the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) as an essential and primary source

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Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25

Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25 On 2 February 2024, the Academy made a submission to the 2024–25 Federal Budget. The submission offers eight recommendations to strengthen Australia’s research ecosystem, improve education and learning outcomes and deploy social science research to address key challenges facing Australia. Click on ‘download’ to read the submission in full.

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Submission: Australian Research Council Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023 inquiry

Submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee On 19 January 2024 Australia’s Learned Academies made a joint submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee inquiry into provisions of the Australian Research Council Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023. The Learned Academies endorse the proposed amendments in the Bill, which address six of

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Submission: National Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy

Submission to the Draft National Digital ResearchInfrastructure Strategy On 12 December 2023 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Draft National Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy (NDRI Strategy). The Academy welcomes the release of the Draft NDRI Strategy and its objective to articulate an explicit set of strategic aims and

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The Social Future of Australia

The Social Future of Australia

The Social Future of Australia: The 50th Anniversary Symposium of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia In 2021, the Academy celebrated its 50th anniversary. This special symposium – held entirely online due to the pandemic – coincided with the release of the Academy’s 2021 State of the Social Sciences report. It involved over

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