Reports and publications

Explore the Academy's full collection of reports and publications showcasing insights, evidence and expertise – from 10-year plans charting the course of Australian science to insightful evidence briefs to guide decision-makers.

Soil condition after bushfires

The impact of bushfire on soil fertility, agricultural productivity and recovery of native vegetation.

Published on 22 July 2020

Preparing for Australia's digital future

A strategic plan for information and communication science, engineering and technology.

Published on 04 September 2019

Nourishing Australia: A decadal plan for the science of nutrition

A strategy to ensure Australian nutrition science plays a key role in improving long-term health and wellbeing globally, while delivering environmental, social and economic benefits nationally.

Published on 25 July 2019

Nourishing Australia: A decadal plan for the science of nutrition

Capabilities and opportunities paper – Mid-term review: Decadal plan for Australian astronomy 2016–2025

The first stage of the mid-term review of the ‘Decadal plan for Australian astronomy 2016–2025’.

Published on 24 July 2019

Decadal plan for Australian astronomy 2016–2025 Mid term review – Capabilities and opportunities paper July 2019

Improving accessibility and linkage of data to achieve better health outcomes for all Australians

A joint statement with the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences on patient and public health data.

Published on 11 July 2019

Position statement – Principles of science policy advice

The Academy delivers science advice to inform policy according to principles of excellence, quality, independence and transparency.

Published on 06 May 2019

Position statement – EMCR Forum 2019 federal election statement

Australia requires stable, predictable and strategic investment in STEM, and specifically in our EMCRs, to reap the benefits that flow from a high-functioning STEM ecosystem.

Published on 30 April 2019

Investigation of the causes of mass fish kills in the Menindee Region NSW over the summer of 2018–2019

Investigating the causes of three major fish kills in the Darling River near Menindee in December 2018 and January 2019.

Published on 14 February 2019

Investigation of the causes of mass fish kills in the Menindee Region NSW over the summer of 2018–2019

Earning our future: the platform of the Australian Academy of Science

Outlining science priorities for the 2019 federal election so Australia can earn its future.

Published on 23 November 2018

Earning our future: the platform of the Australian Academy of Science

Position statement – Australian space industry

Space technology is an integral part of Australian life that supports much of our economy and society.

Published on 16 November 2018

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