Submissions to Government

As Australia prepares to join Horizon Europe, the Academy proposes that learned academies host National Contact Points, recommending pre-proposal incentives and broader success metrics beyond simple application rates.

The Academy urges aligning migration with priority science areas and expanding talent‑attraction programs to secure global research leaders.

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

On 29 September 2025, the Academy made a submission on the National Food Security Strategy.

On 18 November 2024, the Academy made a submission on the Australian Space Agency’s Australian sustainability of space activities policy discussion paper.

On 28 October 2024, the Academy made a submission on the National Digital Research Infrastructure (NDRI) Investment Plan consultation.

On 28 October 2024, the Academy made a submission on the National Digital Research Infrastructure (NDRI) Investment Plan Environment Scan consultation.

On 16 September 2024, the Academy and Future Earth Australia made a submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on the department’s Draft Sustainable Ocean Plan.

On 8 July 2024, the Academy made a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, on Australia's response to the priorities of Pacific Island countries and the Pacific region.