Australian Centre for Remote Sensing (ACRES)
The Australian Centre for Remote Sensing is Australia's Earth resources satellite receiving station.
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), part of the Health and Ageing Portfolio, is a Federal Government agency charged with responsibility for protecting the health and safety of people, and the environment, from the harm
Australian Radiopharmaceuticals and Industrials (ARI)
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is Australia 's national nuclear research and development organisation and the centre of Australian nuclear expertise.
Australian Weather
Provides access to meteorological images of the Australian Weather Watch Radar of rainfall and wind. Also details how to interpret the radar images and information on subscribing to further enhanced radar image services.
Bureau of Rural Science: Australian Forest and Plantation Maps
Maps of Australia's native forests and plantations
Bureau of Rural Sciences: Australian Vegetation Maps
The Integrated Vegetation dataset provides one source for major vegetation cover types Australia. Information on vegetation includes native forests and grasslands and non-native vegetation.
Bureau of Rural Sciences: Data and tools
BRS supplies digital datasets for download free of charge, including the Digital Atlas of Australian Soils & Geology of Australia.
Bureau of Rural Sciences: Groundwater and Surface water
The Bureau of Rural Sciences, Integrated Water Sciences (IWS) Programme can provide a diverse range of expertise in all aspects of the water resources research and management, from freshwater ecology to hydrogeology, and across the realm of modelling, map
Bureau of Rural Sciences: Integrated Water Sciences
The Integrated Water Sciences Programme is at the forefront of research into water and salinity issues in Australia. This information is used in catchment planning and for national policy development and programme implementation.
Bureau of Rural Sciences: Land Management Sciences
The Land Management Sciences Programme provides scientific advice to government and other clients on land use and land management practices, feral animal and weed management, agricultural biotechnology, biodiversity in production systems, resource indicat
Bureau of Rural Sciences: National Forest Inventory Australia
The NFI collects and communicates information on Australia's forests. It provides a single authoritative source of data at the national level. The NFI is a partnership between the Commonwealth and all State and Territory governments.
Business Enterprise Centres (BECs)
The Australian Government will provide $42m over 4 years to fund the delivery of low cost small business advisory services through nominated Business Enterprise Centres (BECs) throughout Australia. Thirty six (36) BECs will be supported through this measu
Centre for Plan Biodiversity Research and Australian National Herbarium
Botanical research, conservation, management and use of the Australian flora. Collaboration of Environment Australia's Australian National Botanic Gardens and CSIRO's Division of Plant Industry.
Chief Scientist
The Chief Scientist provides advice on science, technology and innovation issues to the Prime Minister and Ministers. The role provides a link between government and science, engineering, innovation and industry groups, facilitating active communication a
Climate Products from the Bureau of Meteorology
The Regional Offices and National Climate Centre of the Bureau of Meteorology can provide a wide range of custom and pre-packaged climate data.
Climate Ready Program
Part of the Clean Business Australia initiative, the Climate Ready program encourages businesses to develop and commercialise products, processes and services that save energy and water, reduce pollution and use waste products in innovative ways.
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation: Australia
CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.
CSIRO: Energy Technology
CSIRO Energy Technology looks at the ways in which the generation and consumption of energy and power affects Australia and Australians. In particular, we investigate ways in which processes can be made more efficient and better for the environment.
CSIRO: Exploration and Mining
CSIRO Exploration and Mining is working to ensure the future sustainability of the Australian resources sector through innovative industry directed research.
CSIRO: Land and Water
CSIRO Land and Water, through its science and partnerships, plays a powerful role in bringing the nation closer to an environmentally sustainable and economically viable future.
CSIRO: Marine and Atmospheric Research
CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research (CMAR) aims to advance Australian climate, marine and earth systems science.
CSIRO: Marine Research
Helping Australians understand its oceans by conducting research in the sustainable use of Australia's marine resources, the ocean's role in climate, and the effective conservation of the marine ecosystem integrity
CSIRO: Minerals
Research in mineral processing and metal production covers activities which transform as-mined ores to:
mineral products, processed minerals and metal products
CSIRO: Petroleum
An independent supplier of R&D and related technology services to the oil and gas industry.
CSIRO: Science Image Online
Image library specialising in science and nature. The images are copyright, but are available for media stories about CSIRO, private and educational use at no charge. Available for commercial uses subject to pricing and conditions.
CSIRO: Sustainable Ecosystems
Seeks to inspire and enable Australians to nurture the ecosystems that sustain viable enterprises, that maintain our unique biodiversity, and that support robust rural and urban communities.
CSIRO: Wind Energy Research Unit
Wind Energy Research Unit has demonstrated Australia’s wind energy potential with pioneering research that has identified wind-farm sites and helps predict their average wind energy yield.
Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)
The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is part of Australia's Department of Defence. DSTO is the Australian Government’s lead agency charged with applying science and technology to protect and defend Australia and its national interests.
Enterprise Connect
Enterprise Connect provides comprehensive support to Australian small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), to help them become more innovative, efficient and competitive
Ethanol Distribution Program
The Ethanol Distribution Program (EDP) is an eligibility-based grants program targeting retail service stations. It provides grants of up to $20 000 to reduce the infrastructure cost to enable a service station to supply 10 per cent ethanol blended petrol
Flood Warning Services Australia
Primary function of the Flood Warning Service Program is the provision of an effective flood forecasting and warning service in each Australian State/Territory. Provided in cooperation with many other government agencies.
Hydrological Services Program
Aims to provide an effective national source of hydrological and hydrometeorological data and advice and to meet the needs of the general public, emergency services and other specialised users for effective, reliable flood warning services.
Hydrometeorology Advisory Service (HAS)
Provides services and advice in relation to issues in hydrometeorology (branch of meteorology dealing with problems involving the hydrologic cycle, the water budget, and the rainfall statistics of storms). Part of Bureau of Meteorology.
IP Australia
Federal government agency that grants rights in patents, trade marks and designs. Mission is to ensure that Australians benefit from the effective use of intellectual property, particularly through increased innovation, investment and trade.
Meteorological Satellite Products and Archive
Provides access to meteorological satellite image data maps through satellite services such as Geostationary Meteorological Satellite and NOAA Polar orbiting satellites.
National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
Provides a national notification and assessment scheme to protect the health of public, workers and the environment from the harmful effect of industrial chemicals.
National Measurement Institute
Responsible for Australia's national infrastructure in physical, chemical, biological and legal measurements.
National Meteorological Library
Provides access to information about the activities, services, resources and holdings of the National Meteorological Library.
National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR)
National coordinating body on overseas skills assessments and recognition. Site provides a range of services and information to assist organisations involved in recognition of overseas skills and qualifications.
Office of Chemical Safety
Undertakes risk assessment and provides advice on potential public health risks posed by chemicals used in the community. The Offices is part of Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Renewable Energy Fund
Supporting development and deployment of renewable energy in Australia.
The Australian Government has introduced the Renewable Energy Fund to support the adoption of renewable energy technologies in Australia.
Renewable Energy Map of Australia
Based on publicly available data and shows the location of renewable energy power station sites in Australia. Includes webmap containing locations of Australian renewable power stations which are greater than 3 kW.
Science and Innovation Statistics
Home page for ABS Science and Innovation Statistics.
Water and Australia's future economic growth
Water is critical not only to life, but also to economic growth and environmental outcomes. This
article examines how water in Australia is currently allocated and used, and explores some of
the consequences of current water management arrangements
