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.
The submission highlights the diplomatic and scientific connections between Australia and the Pacific, namely through initiatives from the International Science Council Regional Focal Point for the Asia Pacific.
Scientific capability and mechanisms for science advice to inform decision-making are vital to support economic, environmental, and social development.
Download submission (PDF, 213KB)
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