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Submissions • 25 May 2023

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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Submissions • 22 May 2023

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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Submissions • 09 February 2023

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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Submissions • 29 January 2023

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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Submissions • 15 December 2022

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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Submissions • 13 December 2022

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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Submissions • 12 December 2022

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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Submissions • 24 November 2022

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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Submissions • 12 October 2022

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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Submissions • 28 September 2022

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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Submissions • 07 September 2022

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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Submissions • 11 August 2022

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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Australian Data Strategy
Submissions • 05 July 2022

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
Submissions • 21 February 2022

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

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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
Submissions • 25 October 2021

Code of Conduct

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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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Submissions • 18 April 2021

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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