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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Submissions to parliaments

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

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Senate Estimates - 27 February 2025

Read Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell's statement to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee on 27 February 2025.

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ANU welcomes report of Parliamentary inquiry into antisemitism

Read Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell's statement regarding the report on the Parliamentary inquiry into antisemitism.

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Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights - 22 January 2025

Find videos and transcripts of Vice-Chancellor Professor Genevieve Bell at the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights on Wednesday 22 January…

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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.

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Senate Hansard - 22 October 2014

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.

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1946 Act establishing the ANU

Read the 1946 Act that established ANU.

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Office of Commonwealth and Government Relations

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