Submissions to Government

The Academy calls for a commitment to fund NCRIS beyond 2028–29, alongside a 10-year computing strategy and coordinated national collections, to secure Australia’s research infrastructure.

The Academy recommends that Queensland’s Science and Innovation Strategy prioritises fundamental research, workforce development, First Nations knowledge, and mission-driven collaboration to enhance long-term innovation, resilience and global competitiveness.

Microplastics are widespread and suspected to harm human health, but major gaps in measurement, exposure data and standards mean risks remain uncertain.

Health and science organisations urge the Government to fund a national indoor air quality strategy and advisory council in the 2026–27 Budget.

The Academy highlights the health, economic and safety consequences of poor indoor air and recommends enforceable standards, monitoring, ventilation and policy action to improve indoor air quality.

On 24 November 2025, the Academy made a submission on the Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025 and six related 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.

On 24 October 2025, the Academy made a submission on the possible association to Horizon Europe.

On 21 October 2025, the Academy made a submission on implementing Australia's strategy for nature 2024–2030.

The Academy responds to the six issues papers of the Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD), calling for stronger national coordination, long-term strategic planning and increased investment.