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.

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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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Submission: Queensland Youth Strategy

Submission to the Queensland Office of Youth On 25 November 2022 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Queensland Youth Strategy Consultation Discussion Paper. The Academy strongly supports the Queensland Government’s commitment to improving outcomes for young people. Ensuring youth succeed in their transition to an autonomous life is

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Meeting Australia’s commitment to halving food waste by 2030

Co-creating policy research projects to assist Australia meet its commitment of halving food waste by 2030 3-4 November 2022 Convenors: Dr Gamithri Karunasena, Professor David Pearson, Professor Sarah Wheeler FASSA and Ms Francesca Goodman-Smith. In Australia food waste is a $36.6 billion a year challenge, while 1 in 5 people suffer from food insecurity. Australia

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Submission: Joint Select Committee on National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation

Submission to the Joint Select Committee on National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation On 14 October 2022 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Joint Select Committee on National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation. The Academy strongly supports the establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) as a central pillar of a national

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Submission: List of Critical Technologies in the National Interest (2022 Update)

Submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources On 29 September 2022, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (the Academy) recognises the value of Australia’s Critical Technologies program and its constituting elements: action

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Global Orders: Past and Present

15-16 September 2022 Convenors: Professor George Lawson, Professor Ian MacGillivray and Professor Christian Reus-Smit FASSA There are few issues of greater significance to contemporary world politics than the changing nature of global order. This workshop explored the sources of, and prospects for, global order by asking what can be learned from past international orders around

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Submission: Senate Select Committee on Work and Care

Submission to the Senate Select Committee on Work and Care On 8 September 2022 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Senate Select Committee on Work and Care. Australia needs new and bold policies to enable fair and equitable access to employment and support for care. Investing in care

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Submission: Jobs and Skills Australia

Submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee inquiry into Jobs and Skills AustraliaOn 12 August 2022 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee inquiry into the Jobs and Skills Australia Bill 2022 and the Jobs and Skills Australia (National Skills Commissioner

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Feminist Approaches to Care at a Time of Crisis

From Theory to Practice: Leveraging Feminist Approaches to Care at a Time of Crisis 20-21 July 2022 Convenors: Professor Megan Warin FASSA, Dr Sophie Chao, Emerita Professor Chris Beasley FASSA and Dr Pru Black This interdisciplinary workshop took place at the University of Adelaide in July 2022 and brought together academics, community practitioners, curators and

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