Cross Government Bodies

Provides access 24 hours a day to health advice and information. Check symptoms and find health services.

Provides access to the wealth of spatial data and services provided by a wide range of organisations in the public and private sectors. ANZLIC is the peak organisation for spatial information in Australia and New Zealand.

Provides support to government and other sectors to enable open access to publicly funded information.

The peak council whose 11 member agencies are responsible for procurement, construction and asset management policy for the Australian, state and territory governments. Papua New Guinea is an associate member.

Responsible for developing and managing a uniform, national approach to building codes and building standards through the National Construction Code (NCC) Series, and the development of effective regulatory systems.

Provides national leadership in promoting quality and continuous improvement in early childhood education and care and school age care in Australia. Guides the implementation of the National Quality Framework and ensures consistency in delivery.

Encourages the development, production and dissemination of high-quality television programs, films and other audiovisual media for children and promotes these programs in the community. 

The rule maker for Australian electricity and gas markets. Make and amend the National Electricity Rules, National Gas Rules and National Energy Retail Rules.

Provides a whole-of-government approach to ocean data management. A joint venture between Australian Government marine data agencies.

The association of Australian and New Zealand road transport and traffic authorities provides expert technical input to national policy development on road and road transport issues.

Provides education services to support delivery of national priorities and initiatives in the schools, training and higher education sectors.

A consultative council of Electoral Commissioners and Chief Electoral Officers from the electoral authorities of the Commonwealth, states and territories and New Zealand.

Works towards the coordination between the technical and safety electrical regulatory authorities of the Australian states, territories and Commonwealth. and New Zealand.

Responsible for accreditation of certification and inspection bodies for management system certification, product certification, personnel certification, inspection and greenhouse gas validation and verification.

Provides assessment, accreditation and training services to laboratories and technical facilities throughout Australia and internationally.

Provides research and statistics on vocational education and training (VET) and is responsible for collecting, managing, analysing, evaluating and communicating research and statistics about VET nationally.

Pursues use-inspired basic research to address the technology challenges facing industry, community, and the whole nation. Links academic ICT research and industry innovation to achieve greater economic and social impact.

Operates and maintains the Snowy Mountains Scheme, an integrated water and hydro-electric power project located in Australia's Southern Alps. It is jointly owned by the Commonwealth, New South Wales and Victorian governments.

Provides assurance in the use of telematics and related intelligent technologies, to support the current and emerging needs of Australian governments.