APRI Journal
Published quarterly since the Institute's early years. Research, technical papers and industry news from across the Australasian plastics and rubber sector.
Current issue: March 2026.
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Reading the Journal
The Journal is a member benefit. It is not published on this website. Each issue is emailed to financial members when it comes out, and the email carries the link that opens it.
- Members
- Each issue is emailed to financial members when it is published. The link opens the Journal in your browser on a tablet, laptop or desktop. Keep the email. It is how you get back to that issue later.
- Missing your link
- If you are a member and the current issue has not reached you, email editor@apri.org.au and we will send it to you.
- Back issues
- Members can request any issue published during their membership. Tell the editor which issue you are after and we will send you the link to it.
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Submit a paper
Members are encouraged to send technical papers and research to the editor for publication.
Contact the EditorThe Jim Smithson Medallion
Awarded to the best paper presented at the Australasian Technology Convention. It carries the name of J.A. Smithson, one of the two industry figures who founded the Australasian Section in 1945.