(1 Nov 2026) The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and Open Access Australasia (OAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen trusted, equitable and sustainable open access journal publishing across Australasia.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing an open and equitable scholarly communication ecosystem and will focus on increasing the recognition, quality, visibility and long-term sustainability of open access journals, including Diamond open access and institutionally supported journals.
Through the collaboration, DOAJ and OAA will work together on advocacy, capacity building, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, supporting journals and institutions to meet recognised standards of quality, transparency, and research integrity. The organisations will also promote the value of open scholarly infrastructure and explore opportunities to strengthen sustainable national and regional Diamond open access publishing infrastructure across Australasia.
The announcement in full is here.
