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The Australian Antarctic Division ( AAD) is a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. The Division undertakes science programs and research projects to contribute to an understanding of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. It conducts and supports collaborative research programs with other Australian and international organisations, such as the Bureau of ...
In 1959, Australia became one of the original 12 parties to the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS), which came into force in 1961. The Australian Antarctic Division continues to engage in international cooperation to ensure that Antarctica is valued, protected and understood. Australia’s scientific program is now called the Australian Antarctic ...
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The Australian Antarctic Territory ( AAT) is a part of East Antarctica claimed by Australia as an external territory. It is administered by the Australian Antarctic Division, an agency of the federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. The territory's history dates to a claim on Enderby Land made by the United ...
Australia was one of the very first signatory nations of the Antarctic Treaty in 1961 and is a consultative party with voting rights able to make decisions about Antarctica.
Aug 16, 2023 · Scientists worldwide fear that research tracking how climate change is affecting Antarctica will be disrupted, after it was reported that the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) will cancel,...
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Today the Australian Antarctic Division carries out research into physical and life sciences in the atmospheric, terrestrial and marine domains, as well as human biology and medical research.
Nov 24, 2023 · Officials at the Australian Antarctic Division were left scrambling after a decision to block RSV Nuyina from transiting the Tasman Bridge and refuelling close to port, with the true cost of a 660km detour now revealed.
