We're pleased to share the latest newsletter from OAA (May/June) 🔸 What’s new in #OpenAccess & scholarly publishing in Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand 🔸 OA & scholarly publishing globally 🔸 Recent writing & resources on OA 🔸 Upcoming events in OA & scholarly publishing 📰 mailchi.mp/e3791047de51...

💎Diamond #OpenAccess journals supported by universities across Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand are now eligible for inclusion in the Diamond Discovery Hub (DDH), a service aimed at enhancing the visibility of no-fee scholarly publishing @eudch.bsky.social oaaustralasia.org/doa-elligibl...

🌐 Going far together in Singapore: Open Access Australasia at FORCE2026 #OA #ScholarlyComms @dorassessment.bsky.social @coarassessment.bsky.social @ginnybarbour.bsky.social 🔗 oaaustralasia.org/oaa-at-force...

It was a pleasure to present to libraries in Australia and New Zealand about our work at the @ojcollective.bsky.social to provide a sustainable future for diamond open access journals! Thank you @oaaustralasia.bsky.social for the invitation!

💎Our thanks again to the @ojcollective.bsky.social and Library Engagement Lead @shawthomas.bsky.social for their presentation last week on this new initiative to sustain #DiamondOA journals ▶️ The slides and video are now available oaaustralasia.org/a-sustainabl...

📣We're excited to share the beginnings of OAA's Resources on Rights Retention This is a growing and open resource for the Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand research community 📚Details, definitions, resources, case studies - and more: 🔗 oaaustralasia.org/resources-on...

🔸Open Access Australasia Strategy 2026-2028 We remain committed to advocating for and raising awareness of open scholarship in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, building capacity and expertise within our region, collaborating regionally, nationally and internationally. 🔗 oaaustralasia.org/about/

📢 Plenty of time to register - an opportunity to hear about an international, community-led initiative supporting Diamond #OpenAccess journals

🔶 Understanding the terms in a publishing contract The Open Access Australasia Rights Retention Working Group brings you this OAA Member Forum workshop 📅 June 24th 2026 🕚 11am AEST/1pm NZST 🔸 Details: oaaustralasia.org/understandin...

🔊The release of the Bengaluru Roadmap and Action Plan on Diamond Open Access reflects the deliberations of participants from 36 countries involved in the 2026 Summit in India (including representation from the Australasian Diamond Journal Community of Practice) 🗺️ oaaustralasia.org/bengaluru-ro...

Looking forward to speaking with colleagues in Australasia about our vision at the @ojcollective.bsky.social to build a sustainable future for diamond open access publishing!

📣Webinar We're very pleased to host 💎A sustainable future for diamond open access: The Open Journals Collective Tom Shaw @ojcollective.bsky.social will explore OJC’s vision - hosted by @dannykay68.bsky.social 🗓️June 10 🕓4pm AEST | 6pm NZST Details & registration oaaustralasia.org/a-sustainabl...

🔓 The Cost of Knowledge is the theme for this year’s International Open Access Week (October 19-25). Challenging us to consider the financial, human, and environmental costs of creating, sharing, and sustaining knowledge #OAWeek #OAWeek2026 🔗 www.openaccessweek.org/theme

REGISTER: for "A sustainable future for diamond open access: The Open Journals Collective" with Tom Shaw, Library Engagement Lead, @ojcollective.bsky.social organised by @oaaustralasia.bsky.social 10 June 4pm AEST, 6pm NZST oaaustralasia.org/a-sustainabl...

💡So much research is already free to read in Australia – but it’s not getting the support it needs #DiamondOA theconversation.com/so-much-rese...

🌐 South Africa and Australia Embrace Promising Open Science Policies In this @sparcopen.bsky.social article, a summary of recent government policies related to #OpenAccess research funding in the two countries 🔗 sparcopen.org/news/2026/so...

OAA welcomes UNESCO's commitment to equity in scholarly communication submitting feedback on their draft factsheet “Equity in scholarly communication for the implementation of open science” #OpenScience #ScholarlyPublishing #multilingualism #IndigenousKnowledge 🔗 oaaustralasia.org/oaa-welcomes...

🔶 OAA Welcomes ARC Policy Updates We welcome the revised Australian Research Council (ARC) Open Access Policy effective 1 July 2026. This update reflects careful consideration of community consultation, and sets a strong benchmark for Australian #OpenScholarship oaaustralasia.org/oaa-welcomes...

🔷 The March newsletter is now available 🔸 What’s new in OA & scholarly publishing in Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand 🔸 What’s new in OA & scholarly publishing globally 🔸 Recent writing & resources 🔸 Upcoming events in OA & scholarly publishing #OpenAccess 📰 oaaustralasia.org/march-2026-n...

⭐ A very warm welcome to new members of the OAA Executive Committee announced at the March 19 AGM - and a huge thank you to outgoing executive members whose contributions have significantly progressed the #OpenAccess agenda in Australasia ⭐ Details: oaaustralasia.org/executive-co...

📢 The first newsletter for 2026 is now available 🔓 What’s new in #OpenAccess & scholarly publishing in Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand - and globally 🔓 Recent writing & resources on OA 🔓 Upcoming events in OA & scholarly publishing oaaustralasia.org/january-febr...

💎 The 3rd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access was held in Bangalore, India 2-6 February The Summit featured plenaries, thematic tracks, and interactive workshops on equity, multilingualism, research assessment, and policy alignment #DiamondOA 🔗 Read more: oaaustralasia.org/3rd-global-s...

🔶 OAA welcomes the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and MRFF Open Science Policy released February 2026, which robustly aligns with our principles of immediate open access, FAIR and CARE data sharing, and transparent research practices oaaustralasia.org/oaa-welcomes...

🔶 Final newsletter for 2025! 🔓 What’s new in OA & scholarly publishing in Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand 🔓 What’s new in OA & scholarly publishing globally 🔓 Recent writing & resources on OA 🔓 Upcoming events in OA & scholarly publishing 🔗 oaaustralasia.org/november-dec...

🧡A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to #OAWeek since 2021 🔓OAA plays a leading role in coordinating and amplifying activities across Australia, Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific region We've mapped four years of #OAWeek and key takeaways from 2022-2025 oaaustralasia.org/four-years-o...

🔊OAA/CAUL Joint Submission: NRI Roadmap for 2026 The joint submission by OAA and the Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL) responds to the Australian Government’s 2026 National Research Infrastructure (NRI) Roadmap Issues Paper Consultation Survey oaaustralasia.org/oaa-caul-joi...

🗞️ October Newsletter Includes: 💻 OA Week webinars (recordings now available) 📰 Recent regional updates 🆕 What’s new in OA & scholarly publishing globally 🗓️ Upcoming events and conferences 🎙️ What we're reading, watching and listening too ... and all things #OpenAccess mailchi.mp/19cdcfa9bca1...

RELIVE the ideas, discussions and excitement of the Open Access Week discussions hosted by OA Australasia this year @oaaustralasia.bsky.social including a panel I facilitated: "The politics of knowledge: who controls the story and who has access to it?" oaaustralasia.org/open-access-...

If you'd like to catch up with the @oaaustralasia.bsky.social #OpenAccessWeek event on Community Ownership the recording is now available: youtu.be/bdNdkWG-uCg?... I was honoured to speak alongside Dr. Kiri West (Māori Data Sovereignty Network) & Dr. Alice McSherry (Waiheke Marine Project).

🌏 Open Access Week 2025 - Thank You! Open Access Australasia was pleased to present three distinct webinars with a diverse international and regional array of speakers #OAWeek2025 🎥event recordings are now available for you to watch at your convenience oaaustralasia.org/open-access-...

🧭 Final webinar for #OAWeek2025 in Australasia underway Vive la révolution! Taking our knowledge back🤺 What does it mean to “own” your research in 2025? How can academic authors make informed choices about where and how people (and/or machines!) can access and build on their work?

🌏Second webinar for #OAWeek2025 in Australasia is underway Unpacking the concept of knowledge ownership within community and collective contexts - community-based understandings of knowledge foreground collective stewardship, reciprocal relationships, and respect for cultural protocols #OpenAccess

TOMORROW! 📆 Join @theblochian.bsky.social for Open Access Australasia’s #OAWeek 2025 celebrations! 👉 buff.ly/B40j30m And then @rupertgatti.bsky.social will be part of @britishlibrary.bsky.social #OpenEngaged conference! 👉 buff.ly/DAiC0dn 4/4

🚀First webinar for #OAWeek2025 in Australasia is underway This session brings together speakers from North America, Europe, Asia and Australia to explore how government administrations are exerting ownership and control over knowledge, shaping narratives and gatekeeping access #OpenAccess 🌏

MESS- staffing for repositories within libraries in Australasia is all over the shop

NOT ALL BAD - five major factors impacting scholarly communication - from @coar-repositories.bsky.social Kathleen Shearer

INTRODUCTIONS to a day to discuss all things repositories from Martin Borchert - looking forward to the event!

Still plenty of time to register 👇 #OAWeek2025

The team has been part of the @oaaustralasia.bsky.social OA Week 2025 planning committee oaaustralasia.org/open-access-..., specifically Vive la révolution! Taking our knowledge back! Sign up if you haven't already!

🌏Latest newsletter now available (and it's a big one ... ) What’s new in OA & scholarly publishing in Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand #OpenAccess oaaustralasia.org/september-ne...

Have you registered for any webinars for #OAWeek2025? OAA as three webinars featuring regional and international speakers - Event 3 👇 Vive la révolution! Taking our knowledge back 🗓️ Thursday October 23 oaaustralasia.org/events/oa-we...

Have you registered for any webinars for #OAWeek2025? OAA as three webinars featuring regional and international speakers - Event 2 👇 Community ownership: relation, reciprocity and responsibility 🗓️ Wednesday October 22 oaaustralasia.org/events/oa-we...

Have you registered for any webinars for #OAWeek2025? OAA as three webinars featuring regional and international speakers - Event 1 👇 The politics of knowledge: Who controls the story and who has access to it? 🗓️ Tuesday October 21 oaaustralasia.org/events/oa-we...

📢 Registration is now open for Open Access Australasia’s International Open Access Week 2025 webinars 🔶2025 Theme: Who owns our knowledge? #OpenAccess #OAWeek2025 #OA2025 Details and registration: oaaustralasia.org/open-access-...

Join us for a conversation about the opportunities and challenges of shared repository infrastructure in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand #OpenAccess #COAR #OpenInfrastructure 📌Location: Brisbane, Australia 📌Date: 9-4pm 17 October Details and registration oaaustralasia.org/examining-op...

Still time to register (OAA Member Event) #RightsRetention

Still time to register - supporting essential infrastructure for open access 👇

📢 Last chance to register! Join African Journals online (AJOL) @episciences.bsky.social , @makedatacount.bsky.social , @scipost.bsky.social to learn about these essential infrastructures!

Open Access Australasia is pleased to host its annual webinar to showcase the SCOSS pledges for 2024/2025 🔸August 20 🔸2pm (AEST) 4pm (NZST) #OpenScience #OpenScholarship Details oaaustralasia.org/events/empow...

First quarterly member forum will cover Rights Retention 📌 August 26 📌 12pm AEST/2pm NZST 📌 OAA members only #OpenAccess #RightsRetention#ScholComms Image Credit: Andrea De Santis via Unsplash Details oaaustralasia.org/open-access-...