Submission: Australian Research Council Open Access Policy Proposed Policy Updates 2025

The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Australian Research Council (ARC) Open Access Policy Proposed Policy Updates 2025. Open Access supports the dissemination and uptake of research and scientific knowledge to deliver public value and maximise the impact of Australian research. Broadly, the Academy welcomes the proposed changes to

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Submission: Higher Education Support Amendment (Reverse Job-Ready Graduates Fee Hikes and End 50k Arts Degrees) Bill 2025

The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Education and Employment Legislation Committee inquiry into the Higher Education Support Amendment (Reverse Job-Ready Graduates Fee Hikes and End 50k Arts Degrees) Bill 2025 The Academy welcomes the committee’s focus on the significant and unresolved issues arising from the Job-ready Graduates package.

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Submission: Possible association to Horizon Europe: request for information

The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources request for information on Australia’s possible association with Horizon Europe. The Academy welcomes the commencement of treaty negotiations on Australia’s association to Horizon Europe. Association would provide Australian researchers and industry partners with direct access to

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Submission: Productivity in Australia

Submission to the Select Committee on Productivity in Australia The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Select Committee on Productivity in Australia’s Terms of Reference and Discussion Paper on Productivity in Australia. The Terms of Reference of this inquiry are broad and rightly reflect the complex and multifaceted nature

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