Thirteenth Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Quantitative Political Science (ASQPS 13)
The Thirteenth Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Quantitative Political Science (ASQPS) will be held Thursday and Friday, December 4–5, 2025. Now in its thirteenth year, the ASQPS annual conference provides a forum for scholars to share and discuss research that uses quantitative approaches to study politics. The 2025 conference will be hosted by Lachlan McNamee and Michael Mintrom and will take place at the Monash University CBD Conference Centre (Level 7, 30 Collins Street, Melbourne).
This in-person event will be held in the heart of Melbourne, at Monash University’s centrally located CBD Conference Centre. The venue offers state-of-the-art facilities and provides a vibrant academic setting for our community.
Melbourne, the capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria, is renowned for its world-class universities, dynamic culture, and vibrant food scene. The city is home to some of the nation’s most well-known cultural institutions, including the National Gallery of Victoria and the Royal Exhibition Building.
Recognized as a UNESCO City of Literature, Melbourne is also a global hub for street art, live music, and theatre. Its laneways, iconic restaurants, and renowned coffee culture further enhance the city’s appeal. Plus, it’s just a short trip to the famous Yarra Valley wineries.
Keynote Speaker: Jake Grumbach (University of California, Berkeley)
Jake Grumbach will deliver the keynote address at ASQPS 13. Jake is an Associate Professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley. He was previously associate professor of political science at the University of Washington and a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for the Study of Democratic Politics at Princeton.
Professor Grumbach is an award-winning scholar of American political economy and a leading voice on the study of democratic institutions and public policy in the United States. His research uses advanced quantitative methods to investigate how political institutions and policies shape democracy, federalism, labor relations, and racial and economic inequality. His research has appeared in top academic journals, including the American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, Perspectives on Politics, and other leading outlets in political science.
He is the author of Laboratories Against Democracy: How National Parties Transformed State Politics (Princeton University Press, 2022), a groundbreaking study of the nationalization of state-level politics and its effects on American democracy, which won the 2023 APSA Merze Tate – Elinor Ostrom Outstanding Book Award. Named one of The New Yorker’s 100 Best Books, the book argues that the nationalization of the Democratic and Republican parties has disrupted American federalism. Grumbach’s recent research focuses on money in politics, gerontocracy, the labor movement, and the politics of racial and economic inequality.
Conference Hosts and Venue
The 2025 ASQPS Conference is hosted by the School of Social Sciences at Monash University, with Lachlan McNamee and Michael Mintrom serving as local hosts. Monash University is one of Australia’s leading research universities. The Monash CBD Conference Centre is located in downtown Melbourne, providing easy access to the city’s amenities and public transport for attendees.
For general inquiries about the conference, travel logistics, or other questions, please contact the conference organisers:
- Lachlan McNamee (Email: Lachlan.McNamee@monash.edu)
- Kyle Peyton (Email: kyle.peyton@unimelb.edu.au)
These contacts can assist with questions regarding the call for papers, panel proposals, registration, or any special requirements. When emailing, please include “ASQPS 2025 Conference” in the subject line for clarity.
(For inquiries specifically related to the academic program or to discuss panel ideas, you may also reach out to McNamee and Peyton at the above addresses.)
Travel to Melbourne
The programme will fully occupy the two days of the conference. We therefore recommend arrival by the evening of December 3rd if possible. For visitors to Australia, most international flights arrive at Melbourne airport. There are also direct flights to Melbourne from Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra.
International and interstate participants are encouraged to make travel arrangements early, as December is a popular time in Melbourne. For international visitors, please ensure you have the necessary visa to enter Australia. Details on visa requirements and how to apply can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/
Accomodation
There are a variety of hotels and alternative accommodation options located near the Monash University CBD campus. The list below is ordered roughly by proximity to the conference venue, though some accommodations may require a short walk or a quick tram ride.
- Next Hotel Melbourne – 103 Little Collins Street
- Holiday Inn Express – 589-599 Little Collins Street
- Travelodge Hotel Docklands – 66 Aurora Lane
- Mövenpick – 160 Spencer Street
- The Savoy Hotel – 630 Little Collins Street
- Hyatt Centric – 25 Downie Street
- Hotel Indigo – 575 Flinders Lane
- Crowne Plaza – 1-5 Spencer Street
- Novotel South Wharf – 7 Convention Centre Place
Conference attendees may be able to secure a discounted rate by mentioning they are attending the conference at Monash University’s CBD campus.
ASQPS Executive Committee
Kathryn Baragwanath, University of Melbourne.
Leonie Huddy, Stony Brook University.
Aaron Martin, University of Melbourne.
Kyle Peyton, University of Melbourne.
Shaun Ratcliff, Accent Research.
Shawn Treier, Australian National University.
Hasin Yousaf, University of New South Wales.
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