Geological Society of Australia
Established in 1952 as a learned, non-profit organisation, the society's objectives are to promote, advance and support the earth sciences within the scientific and wider communities.

 

 

 

ABS - Australian Bureau of Statistics
Australia's official statistical organisation providing a high quality, objective and responsive national statistical service.

 

Australian Centre for Remote Sensing
Australia's principal earth resource satellite ground station and data processing facility. ACRES is one in a network of ground stations covering most of the world.

 

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE)
Australia's largest applied economic research agency with analysis and forecasts to enhance the competitiveness of Australia's agricultural, minerals, energy, fishing and forestry industries and the quality of the Australian environment.

 

Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG)
AIG is a non-profit organisation which aims to advance the skills, status and public perception of geoscientists employed in all sectors of industry and government throughout Australia. The broad base of the AIG encourages transfer of technical expertise and awareness of both professional development and employment opportunities both within and outside traditional, resource-based geoscientific activities.

 

Australian Oceanographic Data Centre
Operates as the oceacographic data centre for Australia and participates in national and international oceanographic data collection, exchange and management programs.

 

Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Science links to ASTEC and other Australian Science Advisory Bodies.

 

Department of Agriculture,Fisheries and Forestry - (AFFA)
Commonwealth department responsible for helping Australian agricultural, food, fisheries and forest industries become more competitive, profitable and sustainable.

 

Department of Environment and Heritage
The Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage (DEH) develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage.

 

GeoScience Australia (formely AGSO)
Australia's national geological research and survey organisation.

 

NSW - Department of Mineral Resources
The mission of the Department is to ensure that the people of New South Wales benefit from the responsible assessment, development and management of their mineral resources.

 

NSW - Environment Protection Authority
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is the NSW public sector organisation responsible for environment protection.

 

National Environment Protection and Heritage Council
The NEPC has been established to set national environment goals and standards for Australia through National Environment Protection Measures.

 

National Heritage Trust
Information on all aspects of the National Heritage Trust.

 

 

 

Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research
The Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research Limited (ACMER) was established as an industry initiative to carry out environmental research and provide training in environmental management for the mining industry.

 

Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (AusIMM)
The principal professional society for all appropriately qualified personnel associated with the study and practice of the minerals and energy industries in Australia.

 

Australian Minerals Foundation
The Australian Mineral Foundation is Australia's premier provider of Applied Training, Information Services and an Industry Bookshop for the minerals and petroleum industries.

 

Australian Minerals Industry Research Association (AMIRA)
A not-for-profit, private sector company established to facilitate the technological advancement of its members in the mineral, coal, petroleum and associated industries.

 

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
CSIRO is Australia's largest Scientific Research Agency and this site provides information about the organisation and current areas of research.

 

Minerals Council of Australia (MCA)
The MCA represents companies involved in mineral exploration, mining and processing of minerals. This site provides current general information and educational material about the Australian minerals industry.

 

NSW Minerals Council
The Council is the peak mining industry association in New South Wales, representing the interests of mineral producers, explorers, extractive material producers and mineral processors.

 

Southern Ocean Sea-level Centre (Flinders University)
This project seeks to improve knowledge of sea levels in the Southern Ocean and to foster increased international cooperation into Southern Ocean sea level research.

 

 

 

Australian Conservation Foundation
ACF campaigns on matters needing urgent action, such as preventing mining within our national parks and stopping wild rivers being dammed. Their vision is also for long-term reform, for accountable and ecologically sound management of our cities, industries and natural heritage.

 

Environment Institute of Australia
The Environment Institute of Australia (EIA) is a professional body established with primary purpose to facilitate interaction among environmental professionals, promote environmental knowledge and awareness, and advance ethical and competent environmental practice.

 

Environmental Management Industry Association of Australia (EMIAA)
The Environment Management Industry Association of Australia is the peak body representing the environment management industry in Australia. EMIAA aims to establish national and international networks to link Australian capacity and solutions with environmental challenges and problems.

 

Friends of the Earth Australia
Friends of the Earth (FoE) is a community-based activist organisation which works towards an ecologically sustainable and socially equitable society.

 

Greenpeace Australia
An independent organisation campaigning to ensure a just, peaceful, sustainable environment for future generations.

 

The Wilderness Society/Australia
The Wilderness Society is a national, community-based, environmental advocacy organisation whose mission is to protect, promote and secure the future of wilderness and other high conservation areas.

 

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
WWF in Australia actively campaigns to conserve species of special concern; stamp out illegal trade in wildlife; create protected areas; introduce new and more rigorous national and international legislation and treaties; reduce pollution; minimise the impact of climate change and promote the sustainable use of our natural resources.