\title{Australia/New Zealand}
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\begin{description}
		\item  [Period covered by report:] Jan-Dec 2007 
		\item  [Contact name:] Tim Bowden 
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\section*{ Key Accomplishments }

\begin{itemize}
	\item  Prepared a successful bid to host FOSS4G in 2009. 
	\item  Generated interest in OSGeo and FOSS4G in Government, Industry and the Australian Open Source Community. 
	\item  Presentation and booth at linux.conf.au, Sydney, January 2007. 
	\item  Booth at Spatial Sciences Institute International Biennial Conference, Hobart, May 2007. 
	\item  Presentation and booth at GITA 2007 Geospatial Infrastructure Solutions Conference, Brisbane, August 2007. 
	\item  Presentation to Victorian Department for Primary Industries Spatial Sciences Workshop, Melbourne, September 2007. 
	\item  Obtained legal advice on best structure for incorporation as a non profit organisation. This proposal has been endorsed by members of the Chapter. 
\end{itemize}

\section*{ Areas for Improvement }

\begin{itemize}
	\item  We need to develop protocols and processes to ensure smooth running of the chapter. 
\end{itemize}

\section*{ Opportunities to Help }

\begin{itemize}
	\item  Assist with the planning and preparation for FOSS4G 2009. 
	\item  Offers of Patronage will be greatly appreciated. 
\end{itemize}

\section*{ Outlook for 2008 }

\begin{itemize}
	\item  Incorporate OSGeo Australia / New Zealand as a not for profit organisation. 
	\item  Seeking Patronage to ensure the future of the chapter. 
	\item  Advocacy to spread the word of the quality FOSS4G software available. 
	\item  Planning and preparation to ensure an outstanding FOSS4G 2009. 
\end{itemize}
