National Committee for Antarctic Research
The committee covers all branches of physical and biological sciences relevant to studies of and from Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, as well as the interface between Antarctic science and policy while coordinating Australia's active participation in international program planning and management.
The committee covers all branches of physical and biological sciences relevant to studies of and from Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, as well as the interface between Antarctic science and policy while coordinating Australia's active participation in international program planning and management.
The National Committee for Antarctic Research aims to:
- provide strategic evidence-based advice on Antarctic science to the Academy and other bodies as required
- support scientific literacy and excellence in Antarctic science by engaging with researchers, professionals and relevant national organisations
- liaise with relevant international bodies, ensuring Australian involvement in international activities
- promote interdisciplinary collaboration and take a multi-disciplinary approach in providing advice to the Academy
- represent the Australian Antarctic science community as member of the Australian Antarctic Science Council.
Reports and activities
- Submission - Submission—The importance of Antarctica to Australia's national interests , April 2024
- Submission—Inquiry into Australian Antarctic Division funding, September 2023
- Submission—Revision of the Australian Antarctic Science Strategic Plan 2011–12 to 2020–21, September 2019
- Submission — Inquiry into Australia's Antarctic Territory, August 2017
- Submission—Review of the Bureau of Meteorology's space weather services, July 2014
- Submission—20 Year Australian Antarctic Strategic Plan, March 2014
- Submission — The importance of Antarctica to Australia's national interests, April 2024
Related groups and organisations
Members
Chair
- Professor Nicole Webster FAA, 2025–2028
Deputy chair
- Dr Ariaan Purich, 2025–2027
Ordinary Members
- Professor Steven Chown FAA, 2025–2026
- Dr Delphine Lannuzel, 2025–2027
- Dr Jasmine Lee, 2026–2028
- Dr Adele Morrison, 2026–2028
- Dr Stephen Rintoul FAA, 2025–2027
- Professor Sharon Robinson, 2021–2026
- Professor Juan Francisco Salazar Sutil, 2025–2027
Observers
- None
Ex-officio Members
- Professor Nerilie Abram FAA, ex-officio representing Australian Antarctic Division, 2025–