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.

Australian Data Strategy

Submission: Australian Data Strategy

Submission to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Data Strategy On 24 June 2022 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Australian Data Strategy. The Australian Data Strategy is a potentially valuable framework for a whole-of-Government approach to the effective, safe, ethical and secure use of data

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Submission on the Australian Research Council Amendment (Ensuring Research Independence) Bill 2018

Submission on the Australian Research Council Amendment (Ensuring Research Independence) Bill 2018

22 February, 2022 Overview The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (the Academy) supports the amendments to the Australian Research Council Act (2001) proposed in the Australian Research Council Amendment (Ensuring Research Independence) Bill 2018. In particular, the Academy supports the proposed amendment to subsection 51(1) of the Act that removes the ability of

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Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

The Academy’s Code of Conduct covers its Employees, Fellows and participants in Academy events and activities. It is intended both to protect and uphold the Academy’s reputation and standing, and to ensure the Academy exercises its duty of care to ensure a safe and respectful working environment for its employees and for those participating in

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Submission: University Research Commercialisation Consultation Paper

University Research Commercialisation Consultation Paper On 14 April 2021 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment’s University Research Commercialisation – Consultation Paper. While the Academy supports targeted initiatives to encourage research commercialisation, we emphasise this should be funded in addition to, not at

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IVF and Assisted Reproduction | A Global History

By Sarah Ferber, Nicola J. Marks, and Vera Mackie. Palgrave Macmillan ‘This pathbreaking account of the global forces behind the rapid rise of the fertility industry is the first to offer such a truly comprehensive overview of this hugely important topic.’ —Sarah Franklin, Chair of Sociology, University of Cambridge ‘In this compelling overview of one

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Initiating the development of a decadal plan for Best Practice in Parenting Support

Initiating the development of a decadal plan for Best Practice in Parenting Support June/July 2021 (TBC) Conveners: Professor Matthew Sanders FASSA “It is crucial that evidence-based parenting supports continue to be developed, adapted, evaluated and disseminated to provide the best possible supports for families and children in Australia and across the globe.” Over the decade

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How to research emotion in and around law

How to research emotion in and around law 11 – 12 November 2021  Conveners: Professor Sharyn Roach Anleu FASSA, Associate Professor Katie Barclay and Dr Kate Rossmanith “Whenever the idea of ‘emotion‘€ is raised in legal and judicial circles, it is seen as an impediment to impartiality. Even so, emotion is impossible to resist..” Emotions

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Global food supply chains in a world on the edge

Global food supply chains in a world on the edge 15 – 16 June 2021  Conveners: Dr Victoria Stead, Professor Jon Altman FASSA,  Associate Professor Melinda Hinkson “Food systems are fundamental to human life, health, culture and relationships. At stake are questions of wellbeing and sustenance, but also issues of self-determination, self-realisation, and human flourishing.”

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Risk and Fragmentation of urban water knowledge in Melbourne: an early career perspective

Risk and Fragmentation of urban water knowledge in Melbourne: an early career perspective 29 – 30 July 2021 Conveners: Dr Anna Kosovac, Professor Lee Godden FASSA, Professor Brendan Gleeson FASSA “Building a network of researchers from interdisciplinary areas will be key to understanding the complexities of the issue.” Water has traditionally been managed within the

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International Relations And Asian Studies

International Relations and Asian Studies – promoting dialogue about key strategic issues

International Relations and Asian Studies – promoting dialogue about key strategic issues 2021 (TBC) Conveners: Professor Anthony Milner FASSA, Professor Louise Edwards FASSA, Professor Ian Hall “Assessment of international dynamics in the Asian region matters more than ever, now that United States leadership is under challenge. The time is right for Australian analysts to debate

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Australian urban policy: achievements, failures, challenges

Australian urban policy: achievements, failures, challenges Aug/Sept 2021 (TBC) Conveners: Professor Robert Freestone FASSA, Professor Bill Randolph FASSA, Dr Wendy Steele “Recognition of the national importance of urban policies has escalated in recent years.” Major urban centers are entrenched in defining the contemporary Australian social experience and are critical targets in their own right for

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The Social Sciences Of Epidemic Disease Modelling

The Social Sciences of Epidemic Disease Modelling

The Social Sciences of Epidemic Disease Modelling Early 2022 (TBC) Conveners: Associate Professor Sonja van Wichelen, Professor Warwick Anderson FASSA and Dr Kari Lancaster “A view of data informed by the social sciences will advance effective disease modelling and contribute to a more complex conceptualisation of epidemic intelligence.” Disease modelling has been exceptionally influential in

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Tech Roadmap

Submission: Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion Paper

Submission to the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources: Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion Paper On 19 June 2020 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion Paper. All seven factors listed in the Discussion Paper as influencing commercialisation

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Submission: Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020

Submission to the Review of the Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020 On 27 October 2020 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy review of the Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill

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Academy Workshop Report – Cry me a river

Academy Workshop Report – Cry me a river

Cry me a river Going beyond the crisis response: building trust and maintaining legitimacy in environmental flows  A National WorkshopMelbourne Law School27-28 November 2017 Report to Academy of social Sciences Australia  Erin O’Donnell*a, Avril Horneb, Lee Goddena and Brian Headc  Click here to read Cry me a river ASSA report *Corresponding author email: erin.odonnell@unimelb.edu.au a

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iii Southeastern Province District

THE BOROUGH OF WONTHAGGI. Created a Borough in 1911. Area-3932 acres. Population-5000. Dwellings- 1147. Length of streets-53 miles. Average rainfall-40 inches. Altitude-70 feet. Valuations, 1945-Improved Capiial Value, £546,000; Nett Annual Value. £42,000. Rate, 1945-General rate of 3s. in the £ levied on Nett Annual Values. Newspapers- “The Powlett Press,” pub­lished weekly on Fridays; “The Wonthaggi

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ii Southern Province District

ii Southern Province District

THE BOROUGH OF RINGWOOD. Proclaimed a Borough in 1924. Area-5546 acres. Population-4500. Dwellings- 1100. Length of streets-56 miles. Average rainfall-25 inches. Altitude- 500 feet. Valuations, 1945-Improved Capital Value, £ 1,180,000; Nett Annual Value, £59,000. Rate, 1945-General rate of 2/8d. in the £ levied on Nett Annual Values. Newspaper-“The Ringwood Mail,” published weekly on Thursdays. Electoral

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