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APA Statement about Prof KS James’ suspension as Director of IIPS
The Australian Population Association (APA) strongly condemns the suspension of Professor KS James, Director and Senior Professor of the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) by the Government of India.
Professor James is well known and respected in our field. His intellectual contributions, leadership and integrity are recognised internationally. His leadership of IIPS has contributed to its global reputation in conducting and analysing the world's largest population surveys, which provide robust statistical data for national development and planning. IIPS' reputation, academic rigour and integrity is well acknowledged by demographers worldwide including the UN agencies. Professor James' academic credentials and leadership in advancing the profile and reputation of IIPS in India and outside are exemplary. He is known to many APA members, who attest to his unwavering integrity.
In Australia and India alike, the integrity of reliable and objectively produced data are critical to build evidence as well as to inform program- and policy-decisions. It is important that organisations such as IIPS are able to operate independently, providing transparent, robust and trusted data.
The APA condemns Professor James’ suspension because it will adversely impact the IIPS, the Indian academic environment in general, and the development of evidence-based policies that meet people’s needs.
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Aims and Origins
The Australian Population Association (APA) was formed in 1980 and is Australia’s leading professional association for demographers.
The main aims of the Association are:
- To encourage the exchange of information between individuals and organisations in population and related fields
- To provide a forum for the discussion of population issues
- To promote population research and education particularly in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region
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APA Council 2023-2024
The business of the Australian Population Association is coordinated by the APA Council. Members of the Council hold office for two years, with elections held during an Annual General Meeting that is traditionally held as part of the biennial conference.
The current APA Council for the 2023-2024 term:
| President | Dr Kim Johnstone, MBA | NSW Government |
| Vice Presidents | Associate Professor Udoy Saikia Dr Kate Golebiowska | Flinders University, SA Charles Darwin University, NT |
| Secretary | Dr Melinda M. Dodd | Flinders University, SA |
| Treasurer | Mr Mitchell Valentine | Victorian Government |
| Journal Editor | Associate Professor Santosh Jatrana | Deakin University / James Cook University |
| Council Members | Mrs Denise Carlton Dr Mike Roettger Mrs Sandi van Roo Dr Salut Muhidin Ms Rosabella Borsellino | Australian Bureau of Statistics, ACT Australian National University (also Public Officer), ACT Queensland Treasury Macquarie University, NSW University of Queensland |
| Demoz Editor | TBC | |
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APA Council Nomination Form 2025-2026
Nominations for the 2025-2026 APA Council will open in November 2024. You may preview the form used in 2022.
