About the
Australian Systematic Botany Society

Introduction

The Australian Systematic Botany Society (ASBS) is an incorporated association of over 300 people with professional or amateur interest in botany.

The aim of the Society is to promote the study of plant systematics.

The first general meeting of the Society was held in Perth, Western Australia, on the 17 August, 1973.

A PDF brochure outlining the Society's activities is available for download.

Constitution

The ASBS Constitution [PDF] adopted from 6 June 2006.

Office Bearers

Listing of current Office Bearers.
Historical listing of all Office Bearers 1973–2008

Local Chapters

Listing of Chapter Conveners.

Affiliated Society

Papua New Guinea Botanical Society.

Membership

Membership is open to all those interested in plant systematics and entitles the member to attend general meetings and chapter meetings, and to receive the ASBS Newsletter.

Life membership may be conferred by Council on any member who has made a significant contribution to the society. Life members are exempt from paying the annual subscription. Anyone wishing to nominate a member for Life membership should write to the President, including a brief statement outlining the member's contributions to the ASBS. Successful nominations will be announced at the Annual General Meeting.

Annual membership is $45.00 (Aust.).
For full-time students and concessional members (those who are retired or unemployed), membership is $25.00.
Please make cheques out to Australian Systematic Botany Society Inc., and remit to the Treasurer.
Credit card payments are now also accepted. Subscriptions become due on January 1 each year.

Download an Application or Renewal form as PDF