Australia's own research assessment exercise.

The article reports that the Australian government has released a Research Quality Framework (RQF) issues paper, which will provide a detailed examination of research excellence and the impact of research, including its broader implications for society from economic, environmental and social benefits. The paper provides the basis for developing a RQF to measure both research excellence and research impact. It is intended to provide a more comprehensive and consistent way of assessing publicly-funded research, and will provide a sound foundation for future allocation of research resources.