Corporate Body

Institution of Surveyors, Australia (1952 - 2009)

From
1952
Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
To
1 July 2009
Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Functions
Association and Society or membership organisation
Alternative Names
  • ISA (Abbreviation)
Location
Deakin, Australian Capital Territory

Summary

In 1952, a federation of the six existing state institutions resulted in the formation of the Institution of Surveyors, Australia. 'The primary objective of the Institution is to empower its members to strive for excellence in the application of the science and practice of surveying for the benefit of society.' taken from http://www.isaust.org.au/about/backgrnd.htm#objects (28/11/00).

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The Institution of Surveyors, Australia (ISA), the Australian Urban & Regional Information Systems Association (AURISA) and the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Association of Australia (RSPAA) formed the Spatial Sciences Institute on 1/7/2003.

The Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI) and the Institution of Surveyors Australia (ISA) merged on 1/7/2009 and formed the Surveying & Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI).

Timeline

 1952 - 2009 Institution of Surveyors, Australia
       2009 - The Surveying & Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI)

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Ailie Smith; Ken McInnes

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