ACOLA Submission: ACOLA’s response to the Policy Review of the National Competitive Grants Program

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Download submission (PDF 544KB) The Australian Research Council have released the Discussion Paper: A New Plan for ARC-Funded Research. The paper, which proposes significant reforms to the ARC’s National Competitive Grants Program, has been developed in response to extensive consultations with stakeholders undertaken in 2024. Launched in 2024, the Policy Review is examining the fundamental settings…

ACOLA Submission: ACOLA AETRP response to Strategic Examination of R&D Review

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Download submission (PDF 544KB) Australia’s research and development (R&D) system is at a critical juncture. As global challenges intensify and technological advancements accelerate, the need for a robust, well-coordinated and adequately funded R&D system has never been more pressing. The Australian Government is undertaking a strategic examination of our research and development (R&D) system to…

ACOLA Submission: Strategic Examination of R&D Review Discussion Paper

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Download submission (PDF 544KB) Australia’s research and development (R&D) system is at a critical juncture. As global challenges intensify and technological advancements accelerate, the need for a robust, well-coordinated and adequately funded R&D system has never been more pressing. The Australian Government is undertaking a strategic examination of our research and development (R&D) system to…

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ACOLA Submission: Senate Select Committee on Job Security

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Download submission (PDF 1.3MB) Link to: Senate Select Committee on Job Security The Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Senate Select Committee on Job Security. We note that the gig-economy provides opportunities for both businesses and workers. However, given the complexities of the direct and indirect,…

ACOLA Submission: 2020-2021 Pre-Budget submission

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Download submission (PDF 544KB) Over the past year, Australia has faced significant challenges that have disrupted our social and economic wellbeing. In considering the 2020-21 Federal Budget, the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) and our members urge the Australian Government to adopt a strategic approach to supporting Australia’s research sector that maintains Australia’s strong…

ACOLA Submission: Australian Human Rights Commission Consultation on Human Rights and Technology Discussion Paper

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Download submission (PDF 332KB) Link to: Australian Human Rights Commission Report AI decision-making has the potential to advance human rights by enabling more informed decisions, improving the accessibility to services, and minimising systemic bias. At each stage of development, checks and assessments at an interdisciplinary, holistic level are needed to ensure AI evolves in line…

ACOLA Submission: Australia and New Zealand Standard Research Classification Review

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Download submission (PDF 433KB) Link to: Australia and New Zealand Research classification Review As developments in science and technology progress rapidly, it is important to draw on deep expertise across disciplines to analyse the future, navigate change and highlight opportunities for the nation. Interdisciplinary research provides the forum for ensuring that these issues are assessed…

ACOLA Submission: Data61 Discussion Paper – AI: Australia’s Ethical Framework

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Download submission (PDF 551KB) Link to: Data61 discussion paper. Artificial Intelligence: Australia’s ethical Framework While AI is likely to cause short- to medium-term disruption, it may also generate long-term growth in areas such as health, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and manufacturing. Although many of the opportunities for AI are still many years away, this disruption will…