One of the largest transformational agreements in the region, the renewed partnership enables comprehensive open access publishing for researchers at 50+ institutions
HOBOKEN, N.J. and CANBERRA, Australia - Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning, and the Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL) today announced a new three-year open access agreement providing comprehensive publishing opportunities for researchers at more than 50 universities and research organizations across Australia and New Zealand from 2026 through 2028.
One of the largest such agreements in the region, it enables researchers at participating CAUL institutions to access the latest peer-reviewed scholarly content while publishing open access in Wiley's journals, including unlimited publishing in hybrid journals as well as increased opportunities to publish in Wiley's 600+ fully open access journals.
Together, Wiley and CAUL have partnered to increase open access publishing among CAUL researchers from 20% to 80%+ in Wiley journals over the last five years. The next phase of the partnership expands publishing options for researchers while introducing AI-powered services to support Australasian research.
As the largest society publisher in the region, Wiley publishes many of the region's most prestigious journals in partnership with leading societies, amplifying locally-relevant and Indigenous scholarship. The partnership also reflects Wiley's deep regional commitment with more than 60 society partnerships, including Royal Society Te Apārangi in New Zealand.
"This agreement provides a sustainable model for advancing open access globally, while building on our long-term investment in the region," said Kathryn Sharples, Group Vice President, Publishing Strategy & Policy at Wiley. "While expanding publication routes for scholars, we are also pleased to offer additional benefits to CAUL member institutions such as AI-powered research capabilities through platforms like Research Exchange and the AI Gateway."
"The new agreement expands opportunities for researchers to make their research more accessible," said Hero Macdonald, Chair of CAUL's Content Procurement Committee. "By expanding open access across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, the agreement helps ensure that publicly funded research is more readily available to the communities it is intended to serve, informing public policy, supporting professional practice, driving innovation, and contributing to better social, economic and health outcomes."
The agreement provides comprehensive support services including author workshops, librarian training, and detailed monthly reporting, ensuring researchers can maximize the benefits of open access publishing. By removing barriers to publication and access, the partnership accelerates the discoverability and impact of research from Australia and New Zealand on the global stage.
This agreement signals Wiley's continued commitment to advancing open access publishing worldwide.
