Web Directory

» Anglo-Australian Observatory
   Operates the Anglo-Australian and UK Schmidt telescopes on behalf of the astronomical communities of Australia and the UK. Find an online catalogue, astronomy preprints, newsletters, links to astronomy journals, and a thesaurus of astronomy terms.
   http://www.aao.gov.au/

» AusIndustry
   Business program delivery division providing services that build on three key drivers of economic growth: innovation, investment and international competitiveness.
   http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/

» Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
   Information about the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Online publications including native title research, deaths in custody, and indigenous languages.
   http://www.aiatsis.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.
   http://www.aims.gov.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.
   http://www.ansto.gov.au/

» Australian Research Council
   Statutory authority delivering policy and programs that advance Australian research and innovation globally and benefit the community. Site features lists of available grants, publications, media releases, and the ARC strategic plan.
   http://www.arc.gov.au/

» CSIRO
   Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.
   http://www.csiro.au/

» CSIRO Land and Water
   The research laboratory for advanced studies of environmental systems and the management of natural resources.
   http://www.clw.csiro.au/

» Chief Scientist for Australia
   Professor Penny D Sackett, as Chief Scientist for Australia, provides high-level independent advice to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on matters relating to science, technology and innovation.
   http://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/

» Commercialisation Australia
   Australian Government initiative assisting researchers, entrepreneurs and innovative companies to convert ideas into successful commercial ventures.
   http://www.commercialisationaustralia.gov.au/

» Cooperative Research Centres
   Australian Government initiative forming collaborative partnerships between publicly funded researchers and industry.
   https://www.crc.gov.au/

» Enterprise Connect
   Australian Government initiative aiming to provide support to small business with acquiring knowledge, tools and expertise to improve productivity, increasing competitiveness and capitalising growth.
   http://www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au/

» Gene Technology in Australia
   Provides information about biotechnology and gene technology.
   http://www.csiro.au/science/Biotechnology.html

» IP Australia
   Administers Australia's intellectual property (IP) rights system, specifically patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder's rights. Attempts to ensure that Australians benefit from the effective use of IP, particularly through increased innovation, i
   http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/

» National Measurement Institute
   Responsible for coordinating Australia's measurement system, and for establishing units and standards of measurement through the development and maintenance of standards of measurement, reference materials and reference methods.
   http://www.measurement.gov.au/

» Science
   Provides information about Commonwealth of Australia science and technology interests, a directory of all Commonwealth departments and agencies with interests in science and technology.
   http://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.
   http://www.innovation.gov.au/Industry/Space/Pages/SpaceLicensingandSafetyOfficeSLASO.aspx

» business.gov.au
   Whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running a business. Offers access to all business related government assistance, information and services.
   http://www.business.gov.au/