Geoscience Australia Strategy 2026–2036 Earth analysis
Page last updated:24 March 2026
Transforming Earth observation data into Earth insights by monitoring, analysing and predicting change across Australia’s dynamic land, water and coastal environment over time
Image caption: Geoscience Australia’s Land Cover product translates over 35 years of satellite imagery into evidence of land, vegetation and waterbodies change over time.
Our 10-year goals
Code |
Goal |
|---|---|
| G3.1 | Deliver integrated Earth observation (EO) data,
analysis and insights that integrate time-series land, water and environment data to meet national priorities, including through Landsat Next and next-generation Sentinel satellites.  |
| G3.2 | Deliver resilient EO data supply chains to ensure high-quality data that delivers on national priorities. |
| G3.3 | Provide national leadership of government civilian Earth observation to ensure accessible and resilient national capabilities, including through engagement and science diplomacy. |
Key Government initiatives we deliver
4-year initiatives
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Initiative |
|---|---|
| I3i | Deliver an optimised EO data and digital architecture that meets current and future end-user requirements and accounts for new science, new data processing and storage capabilities, and expanded geographical coverage in readiness for Landsat Next. |
| I3ii | Enhance EO data collection through delivery of a new Alice Springs ground station, ground calibration network, interoperability standards, and integrity monitoring. |
| I3iii | Deliver the Australia-United States Partnership in Landsat Next. |
Our measures
Code |
Measure |
|---|---|
| M3a | Usage and satisfaction with our digital products. |
| M3b | Stakeholder decisions demonstrably informed by our products and advice. |
| M3c | Progress on initiatives that improve Earth Observation (EO) outcomes for Australia across national infrastructure, services and systems. |
| M3d | Economic impact to Australia of the decisions and investments made using our products and advice. |
Policy and strategy alignment
- Australian Government Crisis Management Framework [PDF 7 MB]
- Future Made in Australia [PDF 596 KB]
- National Adaptation Plan [PDF 6.41 MB]
- National AI Plan [PDF 1.75 MB]
- National Agreement on Closing the Gap
- National Science and Research Priorities [PDF 1.56 MB]
- Net Zero Plan [PDF 13 MB]
- Productivity Agenda
Tracking decades of change
Earth observation data spanning close to 40 years shows how our land, water and coasts are responding to drivers of change, like extreme weather events, sea level rise and urban development.
Find out how we're bringing the benefits of space-based technology down to Earth.
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Index and glossary
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Focus areas explored
Resource potential
Unlocking Australia’s minerals, energy and groundwater resource potential through expert geoscience knowledge and analysis.
Positioning and navigation services
Measuring Australia’s land movement and delivering accurate, reliable and resilient positioning and navigation across Australia’s land and maritime areas.
National land, marine and coastal mapping
Providing trusted national location information on Australia’s land, marine and Antarctic geography (natural and built environment).
Hazards and impacts
Monitoring and modelling natural and human-induced disaster risks and assessing impacts on Australia’s communities and infrastructure.
