Position statements

The Academy’s position statements outline our perspectives on key issues, providing clear, principled guidance that informs our work.

Scientists’ freedom to work

Any researcher has the right and duty to argue a case based on evidence, because only public discourse and experimental challenge can advance understanding.

Published on 10 June 2011

Internationalisation of Australian science

Making the case for a strategic approach to internationalise Australian science.

Published on 01 February 2010

Internationalisation of Australian science

Gene technology and GM plants

The Academy supports the responsible and ethical use of gene technologies to produce genetically modified plants for use in Australian agriculture.

Published on 10 December 2007

Priority setting in science and innovation

The Academy responds to the Government's decision to impose priority areas of research on the Australian Research Council, and to the challenge of priority setting in research.

Published on 12 February 2002

On human cloning

A position statement on human cloning.

Published on 04 February 1999

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