Submissions to Government

Critical amendments must be made to the draft National Environmental Standards to establish clear, measurable, enforceable and scientifically grounded requirements for environmental assessment, impact avoidance, mitigation and offsetting.

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.

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

The Academy recommends long‑term supercomputing and data investment, coordinated research collections, and a workforce strategy anchored in stable funding and international partnerships.

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.

On 16 October 2025, the Academy made a submission on the Draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy.

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.