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activities We begin with a proposition that Australia is the site and subject of several lines of intellectual inquiry. This first proposition is contingent upon a second: that the established disciplines are rich in methodologies, problem solving capabilities but also specialist knowledge on Australia. The Australia Research Network seeks to operate within but also between the disciplines and their research emphases on Australia. While privileging the disciplines, the Australia Research Network also seeks to promote the sharing of intellectual approaches, expertise and knowledge. In this way, the Network leaves the way clear for the further refinement of critical awareness around new potentialities of cross-, inter- and trans-disciplinary approaches. The Network is not a stakeholder in the disciplines per se. Rather it is a facilitator of that research on Australia that is currently embedded within the disciplines. Our third proposition, therefore, is that intellectual culture may be enriched by a more systematic, rigorous but respectful exchange between disciplinary positions where Australia is the principal subject of research. From these positions of strengthening awareness of different approaches to knowledge, we move into cross-, inter- and trans-disciplinary areas such as gender studies (Lake, Altman, Sheridan, Bulbeck), Indigenous Studies (Herbert, Oxenham, Behrendt, Nakata), migration studies (Kalantzis, Collins, Burke), political governance (Walter, Craven, Johnson, Nettheim), stronger communities and regional studies (Stannage, Stehlik) and so on. The Network is planned around the following core objectives: the migration of the Australian Public Intellectual Network to the Australia Research Network, and the devolution of its myriad activities the establishment of three primary Research Nodes around Australian Culture, Australian History and Australian Society the establishment of a Node dedicated to Early Career Research on Australia the establishment of an Australian Studies Node that will act as a gateway for International Research on Australia. the establishment of the Network Hub at Curtin University of Technology leading to: the strengthening of the nexus between research generation and communication the further development of stakeholdings in research-generated Intellectual Property and its repurposing across related fields the showcasing of Australian research for broader awareness and consumption The sites of the Network Nodes will be determined on the basis of competitive bids and the demonstration of capabilities of the hosting units. The management of the Network will reside with the Australia Research Institute at Curtin University of Technology. Governance of the Network will be determined upon the basis of an ongoing series of forums within each of the Nodes, a steering committee acting as a management group reporting to an executive. The Network Convener will be the CEO of the project throughout the term of the funding. [Introduction] [Scope] [Capacities] [Infrastructure & Benefits] [Participants] [API Network]

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Dedicated to the 'democratisation of knowledge', the API Network is a free electronic gateway specialising on matters Australia. Managed and produced by the Australia Research Institute, the Division of Humanities, Curtin University of Technology, it links public intellectuals through its publications, mailing list, online Forum, chat room and regular posting of news relating to book, journal and ezine publications, conferences, events, tours and funding opportunities in the field of Australian Studies.

This report has been make possible due to the generous support
of the Australian Research Council, and Curtin University of Technology