ACMA – Australian Communications and Media Authority
A statutory authority within the federal government that is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, the internet, radiocommunications and, telecommunications.
http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/HOMEPAGE/pc=HOME

ACS – The Australian Computer Society
A recognised association for Information and Communications Technology Industry founded in 1966 to promote the development of IT professionals.
http://www.acs.org.au/

AGDA – The Australian Graphic Design Association
The national organisation for professional graphic designers facilitates a fair and productive working relationships between graphic designers and their clients. Operating through the State councils of Australia, AGDA assist in the development of new designs as well as educates the public on the value of design. They are involved in many industry events and design awards/competitions.
http://www.agda.com.au/

AIAS – The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
The academy’s board of directors include representatives from  Sony, EA, Nintendo, Microsoft, THQ, and Ubisoft who volunteer their time to promote awareness of the art and science of interactive games and entertainment.
http://www.interactive.org/

AIMIA – Australian Interactive Media Industry Association
The Australia’s peak industry body, representing the Digital Content and Interactive Media sectors, dedicated to the development of the entire industry. AIMIA provide information and resources on industry news, upcoming events, career and educational opportunities, awards and competitions. As well as legal and ethical advise/assistance.
http://www.aimia.com.au/i-cms?page=1

AMPA – Australian Promotional Marketing Association
A non-profit association for the advertising and marketing industry.
http://www.apma.com/

Australian Screen Editors Guild
Comprised of the best Screen Editors in Australia, the guild aims to promote, improve and protect the role of editor.
http://www.screeneditors.com/

Communications Alliance
The peak body for the Australian communications industry, coordinating the industry’s response to the National Broadband Network implementation.
http://www.commsalliance.com.au/

MAAP – Multimedia Art Asia Pacific
A Brisbane based non-profit organisation that develops exhibition and research initiative. MAAP is dedicated to linking practitioners, curators and organizations to resources, opportunities, and international audiences.  In addition, MAAP supports a community of visual artists with Media Bank equipment loans, online resources including artist and curatorial networks.
http://maap.org.au/

Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance
The Alliance is the union and professional organisation which covers everyone in the media, entertainment, sports and arts industries.
http://www.alliance.org.au/

MFA – The Media Federation of Australia
The MFA recruits over 90 individual volunteers to sit on one our nine internal committees and 20 external committees  to encourage operational excellence in the field of media communication connections and to define and develop best practice standards to support its member and the role it plays in servicing its clients.
http://mediafederation.org.au/