The PSMA Australia perspective
Rush, Greame
PSMA Australia Limited (Public Sector Mapping Agencies Australia) is an unlisted public company, established under the Corporations Act (2001), wholly owned by the state, territory and Australian Governments. It draws on the public sectorrs extensive, but discrete, geospatial data resources to co-ordinate the development of national datasets that deliver economic, environmental and social benefits to Australia. The Board of Directors consists of nominees of each shareholder and an independent chairman, Mr Olaf Hedberg. The company was incorporated in 2001 with a paid up share value of $8, and now has assets in excess of M$6. The company office is located in Canberra with staff numbers increasing from 1 to 7 in the years since incorporation.
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