ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Strategy 2026–2036 Index and glossary
Page last updated:24 March 2026
Endnotes
1 Deloitte Access Economics, , DAE website, 2023, accessed 20 February 2026, p. 3; Acil Allen, , Acil Allen website, 2024, accessed 20 February 2026, p. xiii; Deloitte Access Economics, , DAE website, 2021, accessed 20 February 2026, p. 32.
2 Deloitte Access Economics, .
3 International Energy Agency, , IEA website, 2024, accessed 12 November 2025.
4 Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering, , ATSE website, 2022, accessed 12 November 2025.
5 Deloitte Access Economics, ; Acil Allen, ; Deloitte Access Economics, .
6 Symbios, University of Queensland and Earth Observation Australia, , EOA website, 2024, accessed 20 February 2026, p. 3.
7 ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½, , Australian Government Transparency Portal website, 2024, accessed 20 February 2026.
8 ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½, Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity roadmap (2024–34), GA website, 2024, accessed 23 February 2026.
9 ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½, Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity roadmap (2024–34).
Government priorities index
Glossary
- EO Earth Observation
- GDP Gross Domestic Product
- NPIC National Positioning Infrastructure Capability
- PNT Positioning, Navigation and Timing
- SouthPAN Southern Positioning Augmentation Network
- STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Images
Page numbers refer to the pdf and print publication.
Cover
Rock formations at sunset. Location: Bouddi Coast Walk, New South Wales. Credit: Bjorn Bergsson.
Contents page
An aerial view of a lush green forest. Location: Leura, New South Wales. Credit: Josh Withers.
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Shaping kinetic sand. Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Credit: ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.
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Planet Earth 3D render. Credit: ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.
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Crowd of people walking over a crosswalk at sunset. Location: Sydney, New South Wales. Credit: Mihailo Milovanovic.
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Who we are 3D cross section. Credit: ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.
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Aerial view of mangroves and waterways. Location: Australia. Credit: Andrew Peacock.
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Aerial view of coastal and estuarine landscape. Location: Australia. Credit: Andrew Peacock.
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ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½: A Journey of Connection, artwork by Lani Balzan. Credit: Lani Balzan.
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Element from ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½: A Journey of Connection, artwork by Lani Balzan. Credit: Lani Balzan.
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Critical mineral field trip for quartz sampling in the Mt Isa region. Location: Cloncurry, Queensland. Credit: ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.
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Sunset at Albany Wind Farm. Location: Albany, Western Australia. Credit: Zambezi Shark.
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Copper ore contained in chalcopyrite. Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Credit: ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.
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Night-time road traffic. Location: Sydney, New South Wales. Credit: Zetter.
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Positioning and navigation services. Credit: Jevtic.
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Digital Earth Australia Coastlines (1988–2023). Location: Cervantes, Western Australia. Credit: ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.
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Digital Earth Australia Land Cover Explorer. Location: Mindarie, Western Australia. Credit: Digital Atlas of Australia.
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Aerial view of ship leaving port. Location: Newcastle, New South Wales. Credit: bjeayes.
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Integrated Surface Hydrology, Bathymetry and Topography. Location: Lower Burdekin River, Queensland. Credit: ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.
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Railway line near Meckering after the 1968 earthquake. Location: Meckering Fault Line, Western Australia. Credit: Alice Snooke.
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National Earthquake Alerts Centre. Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Credit: ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.
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ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ staff photograph. Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Credit: ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.
ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½: A Journey of Connection (page 18)
ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ the artwork
ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½: A Journey of Connection. Since the earliest times, the land, sky, waters, and space have guided First Nations peoples, shaping their knowledge and stories. This artwork embodies the deep connections ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ shares with Country, honouring the layers of history, exploration, and the continuous mapping of the land. Through vibrant symbolism, the story weaves the journey of understanding Earth’s vast and intricate systems while recognising the enduring relationship between First Nations peoples and the land, waters and skies.
ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ the artist
Meet Lani Balzan, a proud Aboriginal woman from the Wiradjuri people of the three-river tribe. Though her family roots lie in Mudgee, she grew up traversing various regions of Australia, finally finding her home in Queensland, Australia. Lani Balzan is a nationally acclaimed Aboriginal artist and graphic designer, celebrated for her vibrant works that honor her Wiradjuri heritage. Her art seamlessly blends traditional Aboriginal techniques with contemporary design, serving as a bridge between cultures and fostering reconciliation.





