About

The Australian Society for Quantitative Political Science (ASQPS) was founded in December 2012 following a workshop on quantitative methods in political science, held in Melbourne. One of the Society’s main activities is hosting an annual conference. The Society has four core aims:

To build a stronger network of scholars conducting quantitative empirical research in Australasia through the ASQPS, with the goal of establishing a formal standing group within the Australian Political Studies Association.
To promote reflection on both established and emerging quantitative techniques (including new software) in political science, and how these methods relate to the study of Australian politics.
To address broader issues of measurement within political science.
To strengthen international connections among scholars using quantitative approaches, both within Australia and globally.

ASQPS is registered in New South Wales. We are governed by a Constitution.

To register to the Society’s mailing list please complete the membership form.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is composed of office-bearers and committee members elected at the annual general meeting. The committee currently consists of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and three other committee members. Committee members serve a two-year term and are eligible for re-election.

Executive Officers

President: Kyle Peyton, University of Melbourne.
Vice President: Kathryn Baragwanath, University of Melbourne.
Treasurer: Hasin Yousaf, University of New South Wales.
Secretary: Shawn Treier, Australian National University.

Committee Members

Leonie Huddy, Stony Brook University.
Aaron Martin, University of Melbourne.
Shaun Ratcliff, Accent Research.