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.

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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Transparency and Accountability of Harmful Digital Marketing

Strategic Public Interest Litigation for Transparency and Accountability of Harmful Digital Marketing: A Researcher-Regulator-Community Dialogue 25-26 September 2023 Convenors: Prof Christine Parker FASSA, Prof Paula O’Brien, Prof Jeannie Paterson and Prof Kimberlee Weatherall This workshop brought together researchers, community groups, and lawyers to tackle harmful digital marketing in industries like alcohol, gambling, and unhealthy food.

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Submission: Australian Universities Accord Interim Report

Submission to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report On 1 September 2023 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report. The Academy welcomes the release of the Interim Report which takes the first steps towards the bold and broad reforms required across higher education. Our

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Submission: Draft National Care and Support Economy Strategy

Submission to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet On 30 June 2023 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission and completed an online survey in response to the Draft National Care and Support Economy Strategy (the draft Strategy).  The draft Strategy significantly elevates and advances the national conversation on four

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Submission: Measuring what matters – second consultation process

Submission to The Treasury On 26 May 2023 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences made a joint submission to the second consultation process for Measuring What Matters. Our Academies strongly support the Australian Government’s initiative to develop a stand-alone Measuring What Matters Statement. A

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Submission: Productivity Commission inquiry into early childhood education and care

Submission to the Productivity Commission On 23 May 2023 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into early childhood education and care (ECEC). ECEC plays an important social and economic role in Australia. Alongside growing evidence confirming the significant contribution high quality ECEC makes to healthy

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How can we minimise the adolescent uptake of vaping and related social and health harm?

26-27 April 2023 Convenors: Associate Professor Gary Chan, Dr Janni Leung, Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall FASSA, Associate Professor Coral Gartner and Dr Daniel Stjepanovic The two-day workshop was structured around 4 sessions with 23 in person and 5 virtual participants from various disciplines from different geographical locations in Australia. The workshop began with opening addresses

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Improving Access to Justice for Women Who Kill Their Abusers

3-14 February 2023 Convenors: Associate Professor Danielle Tyson, Professor Bronwyn Naylor OAM and Professor Heather Douglas AM FASSA. The workshop drew together practitioners (practicing lawyers, family violence experts, psychologists and psychiatrists) and researchers from a range of disciplines including criminology, law, socio-legal studies, gender studies, Māori health and Indigenous studies and education, to share insights

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Academy statement in support of the Voice referendum

Australians will soon vote on ‘A Proposed Law: To alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice’. The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia strongly supports this proposal. The Voice is needed and the time is right because of: Establishing the Voice will

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Climate change education – March 2023

Commencing in 2019, the Academy undertook a program of work on climate change, addressing the issues from multiple social science perspectives. This publication focuses on climate change education in schools; reviewing research literature on best practice and providing practical implications for educators in Australia and abroad. The publication was prepared by the Climate Change Education

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Pre-Budget Submission 2023-24

Pre-Budget Submission 2023-24 The social sciences are key to understanding and assisting humanity, society and the institutions that govern our daily lives. Our Pre-Budget submission offers five overarching recommendations each witha practical action that the government can implement immediately to support a world-class social science ecosystem and to take coordinated action on two of our

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Submission: Measuring what matters

Submission to The Treasury On 31 January 2023 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the October 2022-23 Budget Statement: Measuring what matters. The Academy has long had an interest in the concept of wellbeing and strongly supports the Australian Government’s initiative to develop a stand-alone Measuring What Matters Budget

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Submission: Australian Universities Accord

Submission to the Panel As the first comprehensive review of the sector in almost 20 years, the Australian Universities Accord has the potential to ensure lasting reform of the higher education sector with as much if not more impact than the previous Bradley Review (2008) and the Higher Education at a Crossroads Review (2002). Specifically,

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Submission: Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001

Submission to the Review Panel  On 14 December 2022 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the to the review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001. The ARC plays a crucial role in our national research and innovation system, particularly for the social sciences. Over 27,800 Australian social science

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Submission: A Migration System for Australia’s Future

Submission to the Review Panel of Eminent Persons On 14 December 2022 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Discussion Paper for the review of Australia’s migration system. The global market for research talent has never been more contested. Attracting and retaining a diverse range of specialist researchers across

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