Research impact
Briefing paper
From fragmented to future-ready: reforming research in Australia
This paper posits that Australia’s fragmented research system and shrinking research workforce is undermining national productivity. Funding is too fragmented, the rules are too complicated and there is a lack of coordination across government. The paper suggests that aligning similar programs under the same portfolio – and linking strategy to delivery – is common sense.
Strategy
Astronomy decadal plan 2026–2035
The plan sketches the vision and priorities for Australian astronomy over the next decade. It outlines the capabilities and facilities that will be key to empowering Australian research. It outlines Australia’s research impact and excellence in astronomy, then dives into detail on Australia’s infrastructure, instrumentation, innovation and community. The plan identifies nine priorities.
Strategy
Research and evaluation strategy
The strategy signals a reinvigorated research and evaluation focus for Safe Work Australia and its drive for coordinated, collaborative national research to improve work health and safety (WHS) outcomes and workers’ compensation arrangements. It sets out the goals, priorities and focus areas governing the agency's collaboration with the wider WHS research community.
Video
Evidence to action: exploring knowledge mobilisation
This video recording is of an event exploring how research led by and with people with disability can be mobilised to influence real change in policy and practice. Key themes include how research leads to impact, best practice in sharing research accessibly and meaningfully, and collaboration between researchers, policymakers, advocates and service providers.
Report
Towards the SDGs: an analysis of Australia-India research collaborations
This report explores the intersection of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with collaborative research activities between Australian and Indian higher education institutions. It examines how government commitments are reflected in these collaborations and considers the potential of SDGs to serve as a lens to guide deeper, more impactful research partnerships between the two countries.