Founded in 1932 as the Australian Institute of Political Science during the Great Depression, the organisation's initial aim was focused on economic matters.
The Tall Poppy Campaign was initiated by AIPS in 1998 to recognise and celebrate Australian scientific and intellectual excellence.
These 'Young Tall Poppies' go on to participate in a program of school visits and online interactions, educational seminars, policy workshops and community activities to foster a stronger interest in and understanding of science.
[1] AQ: Australian Quarterly has been in publication since 1929 and is Australia's oldest continuous print current affairs journal.
Today, the Australian Institute of Policy and Science is dedicated to partnering with others in the not-for-profit, community, industry, education, research, government and other sectors to:[3]