Isoc-au.org.au
Title
The Internet Society of Australia
Description
What is ISOC-AU?
The Internet Society of Australia, ISOC-AU, was foundex in 1996. It is a non-profit, user-focused organisation which promotes development of the Internet in Australia to benefit the whole community, including business, academic, professional, and private Internet users.
ISOC-AU is committed to the positive evolution of the Internet. It is the Australian chapter of the worldwide Internet Society, ISOC - the parent body of the Internet Engineering Task Force: a large, open community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers which actually creates the protocols and standards that are fundamental to Internet operation.
What does ISOC-AU do?
ISOC-AU provides technically knowledgeable advice on Internet development and public policy. It offers an environment in which members may seek information, discuss issues, and provide input into official policy submissions that the Society takes to industry and government on the members' behalf. Through parent body ISOC, members also take part in international Internet policy development.
