Call for Papers

We invite abstracts for papers to be presented at the annual conference of the Australian Linguistic Society (ALS 2026), held in person at the University of Western Australia. We welcome papers on all aspects of linguistics.

Confirmed Keynote Speakers

• Professor Steven Bird, Charles Darwin University (in collaboration with Ian Mongunu Gumbula)
• Professor Norma C. Mendoza-Denton, University of California, Los Angeles
• Professor Peggy Mok, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Submission Guidelines

Please submit an anonymous abstract of your paper for review:

• Length: Maximum one A4 page of text (including title).
• Supplements: An additional optional A4 page may be included for examples, figures, tables, data extracts, or references.
• Format: Single PDF file (*.pdf).
• Font: 12-point font for main text, 10-point may be used on the additional page. 2cm margins on all sides.
• Anonymity: The abstract must be anonymous and should not include any author names or affiliations.

Abstract Review Criteria

Each abstract will be double-blind reviewed based on the following:

• Situates the study within its research context and demonstrates a clear theoretical, methodological and/or practical contribution;
• Coherently articulates its topic and objectives;
• Outlines the data being analysed;
• Is of potential interest to an ALS audience.

Themed Sessions

Abstracts may also be submitted to the following themed sessions. Please click here for session details and organizer information:

Further Information

For further information and updates please visit the ALS website or email the ALS 2026 team: conf@als.asn.au