Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Geoscience Australia's Incoming Government Briefs.
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This incoming government brief outlines Geoscience Australia's organisational structure, strategic priorities, and key programs. The organisation operates as a non-corporate Commonwealth entity within the Industry, Science and Resources portfolio, providing geoscientific and spatial data to support government, industry and community decision-making on natural resources management. Strategic priorities span six impact areas: building resources wealth, supporting community safety, securing water resources, managing marine jurisdictions, creating a location-enabled Australia, and enabling informed decision-making. Key programs include Resourcing Australia's Prosperity, Geospatial initiatives, Earthquakes and Disaster Impacts, the Positioning Australia Program, and the Earth Observation Program. The brief includes divisional overviews (Space, Minerals/Energy/Groundwater, Place and Communities, Chief Scientist Office, Corporate, and Organisation Transformation), executive profiles, election commitments, and identified media and stakeholder engagement opportunities. No specific budget alloc
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