The Decadal plan for social science research infrastructure 2024-33 is a forward-looking blueprint for transforming Australia’s social science research infrastructure over the coming decade, so it can effectively support researchers working at the forefront of their fields and equip the social sciences to address Australia’s most pressing and evolving societal challenges.

This plan is intended to guide and shape the collaborative efforts of those involved in the development, maintenance and use of social science research infrastructure. From individual researchers and research teams, to data and analytics organisations, universities, government departments and agencies, community organisations and socially-oriented businesses.

The Academy extends a warm invitation to all members of the social science research community, data and analytics organisations, universities, government departments and agencies, community organisations and socially-oriented businesses to engage with this plan, to embrace and champion its goals and to collaborate in shaping a more dynamic, responsive and globally competitive Australian social science research sector.