Parliamentary Committee inquiry Submission – Impact of microplastics and other toxics on human health Microplastics are widespread and suspected to harm human health, but major gaps in measurement, exposure data and standards mean risks remain uncertain. Submitted on 16 March 2026
Parliamentary Committee inquiry Submission – Productivity in Australia The Academy recommends increasing investment in R&D and STEM to boost productivity, competitiveness and innovation – addressing the chronic underinvestment of the past decade and strategic gaps. Submitted on 13 March 2026
Parliamentary Committee inquiry Submission – Inquiry into Funding and Resourcing for the CSIRO Declining R&D investment places CSIRO and key research infrastructure at risk. Australia needs sustained, evidence-based funding to support national capability and interests. Submitted on 04 February 2026
Parliamentary Committee inquiry Submission – Inquiry into the Value of Skilled Migration to Australia The Academy urges aligning migration with priority science areas and expanding talent‑attraction programs to secure global research leaders. Submitted on 08 January 2026
Parliamentary Committee inquiry Submission—Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025 and six related bills On 24 November 2025, the Academy made a submission on the Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025 and six related bills. Submitted on 24 November 2025
Parliamentary Committee inquiry Submission—Australian Centre for Disease Control bills On 28 October 2025, the Academy made a submission on the Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025 and Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025. Submitted on 28 October 2025
Parliamentary Committee inquiry Submission—Algal Blooms in South Australia On 1 September 2025, the Academy made a submission on the Algal Blooms in South Australia inquiry. Submitted on 01 September 2025
Parliamentary Committee inquiry Submission—Select Committee on PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) On 18 December 2024, the Academy made a submission to the Select Committee on PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Submitted on 18 December 2024
Parliamentary Committee inquiry Submission—AI in the public sector On 25 October 2024, the Academy made a submission to the inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities. Submitted on 25 October 2024
Parliamentary Committee inquiry Submission—Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024 On 9 September 2024, the Academy made a submission on the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024. Submitted on 09 September 2024