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| Australian Journal of Political Science | |
|---|---|
| Title | Australian Journal of Political Science |
| Discipline | Political science |
| Abbreviation | Aust. J. Political Sci. |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Country | Australia |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| History | 1966–present |
Australian Journal of Political Science
The Australian Journal of Political Science is a peer-reviewed academic journal publishing research on political phenomena related to Australia, the Asia-Pacific, and comparative contexts linking regions such as Europe, North America, and Africa. Established in the mid-20th century, it has featured work by scholars associated with institutions including the Australian National University, University of Sydney, Monash University, and University of Melbourne, and has engaged with debates involving figures and events such as Menzies Government, Whitlam Government, Howard Government, Indonesian invasion of East Timor, and ANZUS Treaty.
The journal was founded in 1966 amid an expansion of political studies at universities like Australian National University, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, University of Western Australia, and Monash University. Early issues reflected influences from scholars linked to Cold War debates, comparative work on United Kingdom politics, and analyses of political structures in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Over successive decades editorial boards included researchers associated with projects on constitutional change such as the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis, treaty and Indigenous rights debates following the Mabo decision, and regional security discussions involving ASEAN and United States Department of Defense policy. The journal transitioned to current commercial publishing under Taylor & Francis while maintaining ties to professional associations including the Australian Political Studies Association.
The journal covers empirical and theoretical research on public policy, political institutions, political behavior, comparative politics, and international relations with particular attention to Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Contributions have addressed party politics involving Australian Labor Party, Liberal Party of Australia, National Party of Australia, and cross-national parties like Conservative Party (UK), Democratic Party (United States), and Chinese Communist Party as comparative referents. The scope embraces studies of elections, legislation, executive politics, federalism relating to Commonwealth of Australia structures, Indigenous governance in the wake of Native Title Act 1993, and diplomatic relations involving People's Republic of China, Japan, Indonesia, United States, and United Kingdom.
The journal is governed by an editorial board drawn from academics at universities such as University of New South Wales, La Trobe University, Griffith University, and Deakin University, with an editor-in-chief supported by associate editors and an international advisory board including scholars connected to institutions like London School of Economics, Columbia University, National University of Singapore, and Peking University. Manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by referees with expertise in topics ranging from electoral systems exemplified by cases like Australian electoral system and Mixed-Member Proportional representation to international law debates exemplified by the UN Charter and Geneva Conventions. The editorial process follows ethical guidelines aligned with standards promoted by organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics and often coordinates special issue guest editors from centers like the Lowy Institute.
The journal is abstracted and indexed in major bibliographic databases and indexing services frequented by political scientists, including Scopus, Web of Science, International Bibliography of the Social Sciences, and ProQuest platforms. It is discoverable in subject-specific indexes alongside journals covering comparative politics, public administration, and international relations, and is included in library catalogs of institutions such as National Library of Australia and university research repositories at Australian National University and University of Melbourne.
Scholarly reception has recognized the journal as a leading outlet for Australia-focused political analysis, cited in policy debates engaging organizations like Australian Parliament committees, think tanks such as the Grattan Institute, Australian Strategic Policy Institute, and in comparative citations alongside journals like American Political Science Review and British Journal of Political Science. Impact metrics indexed by services analogous to Journal Citation Reports place it among established regional political science journals, and notable citations have connected its articles to inquiries into landmark events like the Gillard Government carbon pricing debates, the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, and regional security shifts after the South China Sea arbitration.
The journal has published influential articles on topics including the constitutional implications of the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis, Indigenous rights analyses following Mabo decision (1992), party system change with reference to the Rise of the Greens (Australia), and electoral reform debates linked to Electoral and Referendum Amendment Act. Special issues have focused on themes such as Australia–Asia relations featuring contributors writing on ASEAN-Australia relations, climate politics relative to Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement, and gender and representation with links to movements like Women's Electoral Lobby and feminist scholarship from figures associated with University of Sydney Women’s Studies.
The journal is published quarterly by Taylor & Francis and operates a hybrid access model offering subscription access alongside optional open access for authors through paid article processing charges. Publication pathways include original research articles, research notes, review essays, and invited symposium pieces, with submission policies aligned to standards used by publishers such as Routledge and editorial practices comparable to leading political science journals. Libraries and institutions subscribe via consortia agreements often negotiated through bodies like Australian Universities Accord-related procurement arrangements and national licenses administered by organizations such as Council of Australian University Librarians.
Category:Political science journals