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13 November 2000

Dr Neil Williams
CEO, AGSO
PO Box 378
Canberra ACT 2601

Dear Neil

I am writing to thank you, on behalf of the Australian Geoscience Council, for allowing us space in AGSO to hold our meetings during the recent ‘Science Meets Parliament’ days.

I was sorry you were not able to meet with members of Council, but I fully understand that, with AGMs, SMAs and having just returned from overseas the timing was not good for you.

We had some very fruitful deliberations, and you may be interested in the three key long-term goals we set for ourselves as a Council. These are:

1. Increase Mineral and Petroleum Exploration in Australia,
2. Enhance the Perception of and Awareness of the Geosciences in Australia,
3. Encourage Geoscience Research by Federal and State Governments, Industry and the Tertiary Education Sector.

Obviously we can’t work miracles but at least these should keep us focussed.

With best wishes, and many thanks.

Yours sincerely

David Denham
President

Dr David Denham AM, Tel: 02 6295 3014, Email denham@atrax.net.au

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