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.

Election policy 2016: science priorities for Australian innovation

The Academy calls on Australia’s next government to put science and innovation at the heart of economic and social policy.

Published on 25 May 2016

Interim position paper – Defence Trade Control Act 2012

The DTCA has important implications for the science sector, including potential impacts on academic freedom, international collaborations and scientific progress.

Published on 29 April 2016

The importance of advanced physical, mathematical and biological sciences to the Australian economy

Quantifying the extent to which our economy, health and environment are based on global advances in the core sciences – physical, mathematical and biological – in the last 30 years.

Published on 22 January 2016

The importance of advanced biological science to the Australian economy

Quantifying the contribution of the advanced biological sciences to the Australian economy.

Published on 22 January 2016

Position statement – Science priorities for Australian innovation

From solving our grand challenges to basic research that will deliver unexpected but transformative breakthroughs, science is the engine room of innovation.

Published on 09 December 2015

An Australian strategic plan for Earth observations from space

Transforming Australia into an active participant in the global EOS enterprise and deploying EOS for national priorities.

Published on 27 October 2015

An Australian strategic plan for Earth observations from space

The importance of advanced physical and mathematical sciences to the Australian economy

Quantifying the jobs, exports and economic activity reliant on advanced physical and mathematical sciences in Australia.

Published on 27 October 2015

Australia 2050: Conversations about our future

What is our realistic vision for an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable Australia in 2050 and beyond?

Published on 27 October 2015

Climate change challenges to health: risks and opportunities

Recommendations from the 2014 Theo Murphy High Flyers Think Tank on climate change challenges to health.

Published on 30 May 2015

Initial analysis of the 2014–15 federal Budget

An analysis of the 2014-15 federal Budget, focused on measures relating to science, research and innovation.

Published on 23 May 2014

Report—Initial analysis of the 2014-15 federal Budget

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