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Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies (FASTS)The AGC is a member of the Federation of Australian Science and Technological Societies (FASTS) which represents over 50,000 scientists in Australia through the involvement and participation of 42 full members, 9 associate members, 3 affiliate members and 2 observer members.AGC's membership of FASTS, which was formed in 1985, enables geoscientists to maximise their access to and influence upon national science and technology decision-makers, including the formulation of policy and seeking to improve the overall climate for R&D to bring useful economic, environmental and social benefits to Australia. FASTS' prime objectives are to foster close relations between the societies; to promote public understanding of science; and to encourage scientific dialogue between industry, government, and the S&T community. FASTS is governed by a Board made up of elected representatives of its member societies. Many distinguished scientists have served on FASTS Board, including Australia's 1995 Nobel Laureate in Medicine and Physiology, Peter Doherty and former President of the Australian Academy of Science, David Curtis. Geoscientists are well represented on FASTS — the FASTS Executive includes Professor Bob Carter (School of Earth Sciences, James Cook University) who was recently elected as a Vice-President. Dr Geoff Hudson (Executive Director, Australian Minerals Foundation and immediate Past-President, AGC) is a member of the FASTS Board. Members subscriptions make up virtually all of FASTS income of just over $100,000 in 1997. FASTS has been very active in recent times in lobbying governments on a range of science and research policy issues which is particularly noteworthy for an organisation with such a modest budget. FASTS has a well maintained Home page on the Web .
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