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This paper reviews the inaugural 10 volumes of the 'Australian journal of career development' to examine the journal's contribution to the advancement of career development theory. Twenty-six articles that met sound scientific methodological and reporting criteria were selected for review. These articles were strongly represented by cross-sectional analyses, and included survey, qualitative and combination designs. There was a clear preference for Holland's model; studies examining gender differences were strongly represented; and there was a focus on career counselling and guidance research. The authors call for a more Australian-centred research agenda, including one related to indigenous and ethnic minorities.