Ensure industry and community membership of research and course advisory boards. Endeavour to disseminate research results more effectively to the wider community. Exercise an independent role in research and education related to public policy and other national issues Objectives Support outstanding research and teaching providing intellectual leadership in cultural, scientific and socio-economic debates and policy development. Encourage involvement in policy related work and provision of policy advice. Promote informed debate on Australia, its institutions and its international role, particularly in relation to the Asia-Pacific region.
Strategies Continue to sponsor major public lectures on national issues.
Encourage and recognise contributions to public debate and commentary, and art, drama and music criticism, through promotions criteria. Update and maintain the University's register of academic interests and outreach to provide information on, and promote access to, staff willing to contribute to public policy and debate. Encourage development of programs which focus on public policy and national issues.