Australian Archaeological Association Inc. (AAA)

Basic Information

Formally established in 1972, the Australian Archaeological Association Inc. (AAA) has grown to become the largest archaeological organization in Australia (http://www.australianarchaeology.com/). Aimed at encompassing all subfields within the discipline, including Indigenous archaeology, historical and industrial archaeology, ethno-archaeology, and maritime archaeology, the association now represents a diverse membership of professionals from the private, government, tertiary, and museum sectors, students, and others with an interest in archaeology. The association’s membership encompasses archaeologists and cultural heritage practitioners (including many Indigenous archaeologists and cultural heritage practitioners) from across Australia and the world and as of 2012 comprises approximately 1,000 people.

The AAA holds a conference each year, this being the major national annual meeting of archaeologists, attracting delegates from across Australia and internationally....