Position statement – Australian Academy of Science and the current situation in Turkey The Academy conveys its support to the scientific and academic community of Turkey. Published on 29 August 2016
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
Position statement – Brexit and international science The Academy remains committed to building and strengthening relationships with UK and other parts of Europe. Published on 28 June 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
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
Position statement – The Australian Academy of Science and international relations Scientist-to-scientist engagement should transcend political and religious beliefs and provide continuing opportunity for nations to engage. Published on 04 May 2015
Position statement – Reef 2050 long-term sustainability plan The Academy recommends more actions be added to the plan to overcome or limit the trajectory of deterioration of the reef’s outstanding universal value. Published on 01 April 2015
Open access publishing The Academy believes that the advancement of scientific knowledge is best served through the free, open and online distribution of high-quality peer-reviewed research. Published on 11 January 2013
Position statement – Research ethics and integrity The national and international codes and statements on research integrity adn ethics by which the Academy abides. Published on 01 July 2012
Australian science in a changing world: innovation requires global engagement The Academy recommends that the Australian Government acts immediately to invest for the future in the internationalisation of science and innovation. Published on 22 November 2011