Helping Australia meet national and global challenges
At a time of global change, our work supports Australia's prosperity, safety and security.
Around the world, weather extremes are happening more often, with greater intensity than at any other time in modern history. Our information supports decision-making and helps Australians manage these changes, across the nation and beyond its borders.
Our information supports emergency management, national security and international development agencies
Supporting emergency management
We help Australians prepare for and manage weather-related emergencies such as bushfires, storms, floods, tropical cyclones, heatwaves and tsunamis. This includes working with our emergency services and first responders before, during and after severe weather events. For details, see our Emergency management page.
Working with national security agencies
We provide information that helps national security agencies keep Australia safe and secure. Find out how we work with the Department of Defence and other agencies on our National security page.
Assisting international development
Building capability in developing countries means better weather forecasts for everyone. It also brings economic, social, safety and security benefits. To see how we support our Indo-Pacific neighbours, view our Indo-Pacific development page.