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.

A vision for space science and technology in Australia

A strategic vision for the Australian space sector and space industry.

Published on 19 September 2017

Australian climate science capability review

Characterising Australia’s current climate science capability and identifying how well the climate science sector is positioned to meet current and future demands for weather and climate knowledge.

Published on 03 August 2017

Position statement – Protection of scientists from intimidation and threat of violence

All scientists should be free to go about their work, and to promote and disseminate the peer-reviewed results of their work in appropriate fora without fear of intimidation or violence.

Published on 08 July 2016

2016–17 federal Budget: science, research, innovation and higher education

Summary of measures related to science, research, innovation and higher education in the 2016–17 federal Budget.

Published on 05 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 mathematical sciences in Australia: A vision for 2025

A plan to ensure Australia benefits fully from the substantial strength of its mathematical sciences.

Published on 17 March 2016

$Matchematical decadal plan 2016–2025$

Chemistry for a better life: the decadal plan for Australian chemistry 2016–25

Published on 19 February 2016

Gender equity in science workshop findings

A summary of the presentations and discussions at a Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Forum, including causes and possible solutions for under-representation of women in STEM.

Published on 16 December 2015

Australia in the era of global astronomy: the decadal plan for Australian astronomy 2016–2025

The strategic vision for Australian astronomy to enable world-leading discoveries – from the birth of the first stars to the origin of habitable planets – in the next decade.

Published on 07 July 2015

2015–16 federal Budget: science, research, innovation and higher education

Analysis of science, research, innovation and higher education measures in the 2015–16 federal Budget.

Published on 20 May 2015

Summary—2015-16 federal Budget: science, research, innovation and higher education

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