Geoscience Australia

Geoscience Australia is a prescribed agency within the Industry portfolio, and our Minister is The Hon Ian Macfarlane MP. Geoscience Australia studies Earth processes, and is the Government's technical advisor on all aspects of geoscience and custodian of the geographic and geological data and knowledge of the nation. Major trends that influence Geoscience Australia's priorities include economic growth in the region, population growth in Australia and the surrounding region, the impact of natural hazards, climate change, the availability and efficient use of energy, water and other resources, pressure to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in order to mitigate growth in global greenhouse gas levels and regional stability. The outcome of our work is an enhanced potential for the Australian community to obtain economic, social and environmental benefits through the application of first class research and information.