Committees of Council

Award Committees advise Council on the award of prizes, in accordance with Standing Order XXII.

The Finance, Risk Management and Audit Committee (FINCOM) is an advisory body to the Academy Council in relation to financial management, investment policy, risk management, statutory accountability and audit and financial statement related matters.

The Advisory Committee on Policy Matters is an advisory body to the Academy’s Council.

The purpose of the ACIM is to provide advice to the Academy regarding international matters and facilitate interactions between National Committees and international scientific organisations.

The Academy’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DIACOM) was established in 2024 with the aim of assisting the Academy in ensuring the Academy uses its leadership and convening power, in partnership with others, to increase diversity to support, create and develop a more inclusive STEM sector.

The Library and Archives Committee (LAC) advises the Academy Council on the strategic direction and stewardship of the Australian Academy of Science’s historical archives, library, and records collections, ensuring their long-term value, accessibility, and alignment with the Academy’s mission

The EMCR Committee of Council oversees the Academy’s activities in support of early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs), including the Theo Murphy Initiative in association with the Royal Society (Australia) Board, and to provide support to the Academy’s EMCR Forum.