The Australian Academy of the Humanities was established by Royal Charter in 1969 to advance scholarship and public interest in the humanities in Australia. To this end the Academy supports:

• humanities research through conferences, awards:
• supports the diffusion of humanities research findings through publication subsidies and media promotion;
• provides advice to government, industry, the media, and the community on matters concerning the humanities;
• maintains collaborations with bodies concerned with national cultural prosperity;
• maintains relations and exchanges with international bodies.