b'GeotourismNewsbest the development of geotourism throughout Australia can enhance the scope of regional development of mining areas during past and current mining activities, and after mine closure. To participate in the work of implementing this goal, members of the Geoscience Society are invited to contact the Working Party Chair, or the Chairs of any of the other working groups should an interest area be identified.6. To strengthen Australias international geoscience standing through geotourism excellence. Working Group Chair, Dr Bill Shaw, E: pastpresident@agc.org.au7. To develop and enhance the geoscience interpretation and communication skills of everyone actively involved in the presentation of geosites, enabling the provision of Conjoint Associate Professor Ron Boyd from the University of Newcastle at the launch of the Port Macquarieaccurate and thematic information in Coastal geotrail in May 2018, New South Wales. Photo: Ivan Sajko, Port News. an accessible manner. Working Group Chair: Simone Meakin, E: simone.2. To define an approval pathway forgeoheritage and cultural heritagemeakin@planning.nsw.gov.aumajor geotourism projects. Workingsites. Working Group Chair: Dr Group Chair and Strategy Coordinator:Melinda McHenry, E: melinda. Geotourism is booming internationally, Angus M Robinson, T: 0418 488 340,mchenry@utas.edu.au Developingand it is important that iconic Australian E:angus@leisuresolutions.com.au mechanisms for collaborationgeotourism destinations and products, 3. To establish a framework for creatingwith providers of other culturalparticularly in regional and outback high quality, sustainable geotrails.elements and landscapes inclusiveregions, can be transformed to meet Working Group Chair: David Robson,of mining and resource industryboth the needs of domestic and global E:robodavidf@gmail.com heritage (e.g. mining companies,travellers seeking superior travel 4. To establish a national frameworkgeological and mining museums,experiences.for geoheritage listings suitable forhistorical and professional societiesDavid Robson geotourism. Working Group Chair:and geological surveys) has alsoASEG Representative Jason Bradbury, E: Jason.Bradbury@ been identified as an opportunityNational Geotourism Strategy dpipwe.tas.gov.au to further the socio-economicAustralian Geoscience Council 5. To develop geotourism in regionalbenefits of geotourism. The AGC hasrobodavidf@gmail.commining communities with potentialconsulted widely to determine how The ASEG in social mediaHave you liked/followed/subscribed to our social media channels? We regularly share relevant geoscience articles, events, opportunities and lots more. Subscribe to our Youtube channel for recorded webinars and other content. Email our Communications Chair Millicent Crowe at Communications@aseg.org.au for suggestions for our social media channels.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustralianSocietyOfExplorationGeophysicistsLinkedIn company page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/australian-society-of-exploration-geophysicists/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASEG_newsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNvsVEu1pVw_BdYOyi2avLgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aseg_news/ 23 PREVIEW JUNE 2021'