There are currently six Mineralogical Societies established in Australia. These are in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria and Western Australia. New South Wales has the oldest of the societies, and this was formed in 1975. All societies are based in their respective capital cities, but have memberships which cover the breadth of Australia as well as many overseas countries. Although not connected by any formal constitution or agreement, the societies form a loose union which bonds their members together by common ideals and interests. Jointly the societies publish a high quality biannual publication, the 'Australian Journal of Mineralogy', and many of the members of the societies come together in June of each year to a 'Joint Mineralogical Seminar', now in its 29th year. The seminar venue is rotated between the state societies yearly, and the host society decides on a theme topic to be discussed. Follow these links to find out more about each State society. |
