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Geospatial Council of Australia
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Who we are
The peak professional body for the geospatial sector
The Geospatial Council of Australia represents the interests of organisations and individuals, including new and emerging professionals, working in the vast range of occupations for surveying, space and spatial in the digital world.
Today’s geospatial professionals are leaders and innovators, advancing our industries with technologies using located based services, drones and autonomous vehicles, 3D modelling, robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality and the Internet of Things.
Build your profile and professional expertise through our areas of practice, special interest groups and more.
Find your place. There’s a world of possibilities in the future of geospatial when you join the Geospatial Council.
LATEST NEWS
Member news
Tribute to Malcolm Lester
1958-2023
Born in 1958 in Ballarat, Malcolm possessed a deep understanding of Land Surveying and a strategic, logical approach to running a surveying business
Advocacy
Introducing the Geospatial Council of Australia Hydrographic Area of Practice Coaching Program 2023/2024
The Geospatial Council of Australia (GCA) is proud to announce the launch of the Hydrographic Area of Practice Coaching Program in a bid to foster the professional growth of aspiring hydrographic surveyors.
Events
Geospatial Excellence Award winners ACT
Congratulations to the following 2023 ACT award winners, which were announced at our Awards Reception in Canberra on Thursday 16 November.
supporting partners and organisational members
The Geospatial Council of Australia recognises the unceded sovereign lands and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples as the First Peoples of these lands and waters. First Nations culture and traditions are a rich source of knowledge and discovery. The Geospatial Council recognises a professional commitment to engage and act meaningfully through reciprocal partnership and relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.