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As we have outlined in a recent summary of recommendations, Universities can and should amend their policies and practices to make their own research available open access – and avoid becoming entirely dependent on Read and Publish Agreements or other Publisher-led open access initiatives.

Another critical consideration is research with Australia’s indigenous people. Indigenous ownership of research is part of Australia’s research framework. In a recent article, we have explained [link to AUR paper in key documents folder] relevant policies and targets, identifying ways to strengthen institutional commitments to meaningful engagement with, and implementation of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research policy. We also suggest next steps that are needed to help researchers comply with funder and institution-mandated obligations and to empower Indigenous peoples to make informed decisions about the benefits of research collaboration with universities.