All definitions of new stratigraphic units should be approved by the relevant State or Territory Stratigraphy Subcommission.

For assistance in completing definition forms please contact the database manager by email: stratnames@ga.gov.au, by phone on +61 2 6249 9575 or contact the relevant State or Territory Stratigraphy Subcommission Convenor.

This definition may be completed by:

• downloading the Australian Stratigraphic Units Database Definition Form [RTF 1.3MB]
• completing the form
• sending the completed form via email or mail to the relevant State or Territory Stratigraphy Subcommission Convenor.

Using the Stratigraphic Units Database

• Stratigraphic Units Search
• Reference Database Search
• Stratigraphic Unit Reservation Form
• Definition of New Stratigraphic Units - Unit Definition Form
• Reference Suggestion Form

Stratigraphic Nomenclature

• Overview of the Australian Stratigraphic Units Database
• Australian Stratigraphy Commission
• Availability and Reservation of Stratigraphic Unit Names
• Re-Use of Abandoned Stratigraphic Unit Names
• How to Define a Lithostratigraphic Unit
• Igneous Unit Definition and Nomenclature in Australia
• Australian Stratigraphic Type Sections
• Kinds of Stratotypes
• International Stratigraphic Guide

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