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Home / Regional / Oceania / Australia / Government / Executive Powers / Industry, Science, and Resources
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- AusIndustry Home Page - The Commonwealth Governments central point for business information and assistance.
www.ausindustry.gov.au
- Australian and New Zealand Minerals and Energy - Promotes the general welfare and progressive development of the Australian mining and minerals industry.
www.isr.gov.au/resources/anzmec/index.html
- Australian Biotechnology Directory - This directory is a guide to doing business with the Australian biotechnology sector.
biotech.isr.gov.au
- Australian Geological Survey Organisation - Australia's national geological survey dealing with geological, geophysical and geohazard mapping of the continent as well as a range of environmental, land and groundwater management issues.
www.agso.gov.au
- Australian Institute of Marine Science - Aims to generate the knowledge needed for the sustainable use and protection of the marine environment through innovative, world-class scientific and technological research.
www.aims.gov.au
- Australian Institute of Sport - Provides facilities and assistance for elite athletes, including access to high performance coaches, strength and conditioning programs, nutritional advice, and career and education guidance.
www.ais.org.au
- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation - Seeks to provide expert scientific and technical advice across the nuclear fuel cycle to government and to support Australia's national strategic and nuclear policy objectives.
www.ansto.gov.au
- Australian Sports Commission - Offers up-to-date information on the structure and organisation of sport in Australia, including the Australian Institute of Sport(AIS).
www.ausport.gov.au
- Australian Sports Drug Agency - Government agency in charge of Australia's drug testing program. Extensive information on drugs in sports and trends in drug testing.
www.asda.org.au
- Australian Surveying and Land Information Group - Provides geographic information to support Australian mining, agricultural, transport, tourism, and communications industries; and to defence, education, surveillance and emergency services activities.
www.auslig.gov.au
- Australian Tourist Commission - Resources for the Australian tourism industry.
www.atc.net.au
- Biotechnology Australia - Details of funding, development of a National Biotechnology Strategy, a public awareness program and a new system of regulation of gene technology.
www.isr.gov.au/ba
- Bureau of Tourism Research - The BTR's mission is to provide independent, accurate, timely and strategically relevant statistics and analyses to the tourism industry, government and the community at large.
www.btr.gov.au
- Co-operative Research Centres - Undertake collaborative research and education programs in the fields of natural sciences and engineering, with a strong focus on commercial and other applications.
www.isr.gov.au/science/crc
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) - Australia's largest scientific and industrial research agency. It researches fields diverse as agribusiness, information technology and everything in between. Also runs the online science education program: Double Helix Science Club.
www.csiro.au
- CSIRO Land and Water - The research laboratory for advanced studies of environmental systems and the management of natural resources.
www.clw.csiro.au
- Gene Technology in Australia - Provides information about biotechnology and gene technology.
genetech.csiro.au
- Invest Australia - The national investment agency which promotes Australia as an investment location, facilitates major projects, and provides a wide range of services to companies seeking to establish or invest in operations in Australia.
www.isr.gov.au/invest
- Ionospheric Prediction Service - Provides the Australian radio propagation and space environment services.
www.ips.gov.au
- IP Australia - The agency that grants rights in patents, trade marks, and designs. Attempts to ensure that Australians benefit from the effective use of intellectual property (IP), particularly through increased innovation, investment and trade
www.ipaustralia.gov.au
- National Standards Commission - Seeks to coordinate the operation of the national measurement system and establish legislative requirements to ensure that measurements are what they purport to be.
www.nsc.gov.au
- Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council - The Council is the Government's principal source of advice on issues in science, engineering and innovation and relevant aspects of education and training.
www.disr.gov.au/science/pmseic/pmseic.html
- Science Index - Provides information about Commonwealth of Australia science and technology interests, a directory of all Commonwealth departments and agencies with interests in science and technology.
www.science.gov.au
- Space Licensing and Safety Office - The Space Activities Act 1998 sets the regulatory framework for commercial space activities in Australia. Appropriate approvals are required to carry out certain space activities, otherwise heavy penalities may apply.
www.isr.gov.au/industry/space
- The Australia New Zealand Land Information Council - Develops policies, standards and procedures to manage the capture, storage, maintenance and transfer of land and geographic information that is essential for the effective management of the nation's land-related resources.
www.anzlic.org.au
- Welcome To Australia - The gateway to Australian tourism information: cities, regions, Australian facts and facts for the international visitor, special interest activities, and itineraries.
www.aussie.net.au
- Department of Industry, Science, and Resources - See itself as playing a key role in increasing national prosperity by building the competitiveness of Australian business and fostering excellence in Australian science and technology.
www.isr.gov.au
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