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AAF featured in Science & Technology Australia’s Ideas to Impact video series

Trusted digital access is helping researchers tackle complex challenges across disciplines and borders. A new video from Science & Technology Australia (STA) explores the role that the AAF plays in enabling secure research collaboration across Australia’s research ecosystem. STA’s Ideas to Impact series showcases the people, infrastructure,…

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Australia’s national environmental research infrastructure delivering billions in benefits

A new report from Lateral Economics estimates that Australia’s national…
19 October 2026
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AAF featured in Science & Technology Australia’s Ideas to Impact video series

Trusted digital access is helping researchers tackle complex challenges across disciplines and borders. A new video from Science & Technology Australia (STA) explores the role…
19 October 2026
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AAF at eResearch Australasia Research Conference 2026

Join the AAF at the eResearch Australasia Conference 2026, as we share insights on trust, identity and collaboration across five sessions and continue the…
18 October 2026
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Register now for the AAF Focus Group 2026

Register now for the AAF Focus Group 2026 The Australian Access Federation (AAF) is committed to continuously improving our support, services and products. To understand…
14 July 2026
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Advancing Trust & Identity for Higher Education and Research Roundtables 2026 – Recap

Throughout May 2026, the Australian Access Federation (AAF) brought together leaders from higher education, research, government and national research infrastructure organisations in Brisbane, Melbourne and…
6 July 2026
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NCRIS @ 20 – Celebrating 20 years of National Research Infrastructure

The AAF was proud to be a part of the NCRIS community celebrating 20 years of investment in national research infrastructure that's securing Australia's economic,…
1 July 2026
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AAF’s Top Five Trust and Identity Themes for Australia’s Higher Education and Research – Survey Open

AAF's Top Five Trust and Identity Themes for Australia's Higher Education and Research Sector outlines the most critical priorities shaping this domain for sector leaders.
15 June 2026
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AAF welcomes a major funding boost for the Sovereign National Trust and Identity Capability

The Australian Access Federation (AAF) welcomes the Australian Government's commitment to strengthen the delivery of a Sovereign National Trust and Identity Capability for Australia, with…
10 June 2026
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Australian Access Federation Annual Report 2025 available

For the AAF, 2025 was a significant year in our 16-year journey delivering trusted identity services for researchers, educators, students, government and industry. An…
30 April 2026
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Now available at the AAF: updated Policy Development Toolkit to support trust and security between research partners

Collaboration is key in achieving high impact research outcomes, but trust and security must be in place when multiple organisations share infrastructure, data and services.
21 April 2026
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Advancing Trust & Identity for Higher Education and Research Roundtables 2026

The Australian Access Federation (AAF) invites you to join our state‑based Roundtable breakfast series, focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping Trust and Identity across…
7 April 2026
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ORCID “Researcher Connect” — information session

You're invited to join the Australian ORCID Consortium Community of Practice, Tuesday 22 July 2025 11.00am AEST. During this session we will discuss the latest…
18 March 2026