Goals of the Australian Geoscience Council

Prosperous exploration industries that generate jobs and create wealth for the nation.
Innovative and sustainable mining and energy resource industries producing low emissions and minimal environmental footprints.
An environmentally sustainable nation through increased participation by geoscientists in the management of land and water resources (including our coastal and offshore regions), dealing with climate change and natural hazards, and managing urban expansion.
Comprehensive geoscience information from the whole of the Australian continent and the surrounding oceans, that is readily accessible to all.
High quality geoscience teaching throughout the schools and tertiary institutions.
National research facilities in the geosciences that are world class.
Increased public awareness on the value of the geosciences.