Astronomy Australia Ltd: Update on current activities
and future plans
by Yeshe Fenner (AAL)
Abstract. Astronomy Australia Ltd
(AAL) is an independent not-for-profit company that has invested over $100M
since 2007 to advance the vision that astronomers in Australia will have
access to the best astronomical research
infrastructure. The goals of AAL are to implement the infrastructure
priorities of the Decadal Plan, advise the Government on new astronomy
infrastructure investments, and manage some of those investments. This talk
gives an update on the current status of AAL-supported project and
facilities. We will also discuss AAL's future plans and opportunities in the
context of the Government's recently announced long-term NCRIS research
infrastructure program, astronomy governance discussions that are underway,
and the new Decadal Plan.
