17 December 2025
It is a privilege to present ACOLA’s Annual Report for 2024-25 – a year defined by collaboration, and national impact. Together, we are strengthening ACOLA’s role through the Academies, as a catalyst for collaboration and a national voice for evidence-based policy and innovation.
8 January 2025
This year, the Learned Academies have continued to come together through ACOLA to deliver unique value to government, industry, and society. With access to over 3,000 Fellows, representing some of Australia’s leading minds. We continue to provide independent, trusted, and evidence-based policy advice and solutions to complex global problems and emerging national needs.
18 March 2024
Without a doubt, this year, the Learned Academies have continued to come together through ACOLA to deliver unique value to governments, parliaments, and society. ACOLA, with its over 70 years of dedication to interdisciplinary leadership and convening of Australia’s leading minds, has been at the forefront of many key issues of policy debate.
30 March 2023
Over the 12 months, ACOLA has continued to adapt and respond to the needs of the changing policy landscape. This has led to new projects, stronger relationships, greater awareness and increased impact in policy discussions. This has come from a concerted effort from ACOLA, and also strong demand from a variety of stakeholders.
6 February 2022
Notwithstanding the ongoing challenges of the pandemic in 2020-21, it has been an especially successful year for ACOLA. Our advice has led to better policy considerations and public scrutiny, and provided the evidence that underpinned new government initiatives.
26 October 2020
The scale and complexity of the challenges facing communities across the world, especially in 2020, call for fresh thinking and new approaches if our legacy is to secure a better world for future generations. ACOLA’s aim is to advance discussions on complex issues through trusted, independent, and interdisciplinary evidence-based advice to solve real world problems.
