Parliamentary Engagement

ANU is a policymaking powerhouse. As Australia’s only national university, we have a unique remit to support research, education and innovation that makes Australians’ lives better. 

We work with government and other partners to explore, investigate, and develop solutions to major issues facing Australia and the world.  

We see active parliamentary engagement as vital for shaping public policy and contributing to national discussions. This page provides you with details of our engagement with Parliament, including the University’s government submissions, parliamentary appearances, and government partnerships.

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Government submissions

An archive of the University's government submissions from 2012 onwards.

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Senate Estimates - 7 November 2024

Find videos and transcripts of Vice-Chancellor Professor Genevieve Bell at Senate Estimates on Thursday 7 November 2024.

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Senate Inquiry - 20 September 2024

Find videos and transcripts of Vice-Chancellor Professor Genevieve Bell at a Senate Inquiry on Friday 20 September 2024.

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Senate Estimates - 6 June 2024

Find videos and transcripts of Vice-Chancellor Professor Genevieve Bell at Senate Estimates on Thursday 6 June 2024.

Find a Hansard excerpt of former Vice-Chancellor Ian Young's Senate appearance on Wednesday 22 October 2014.

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Government partnerships

Learn more about the University's government partnerships.

Read the 1946 Act that established ANU.

The Office of Commonwealth and Government Relations liases between ANU and all levels of Government.