APANAŽ Statement of Purpose

(Last updated 28 August 2004)
Australian Public Access Network Association Inc.
ARBN 081 355 722
The Australian Public Access Network Association Incorporated, hereinafter referred to as 
APANAŽ, exists in the interests of achieving the following objectives:

The provision, coordination and maintenance of network facilities, for the purpose of 
maintaining connections to such other computer-based networks as the committee of APANA 
deems appropriate, including but not being limited to the undertaking of any and all 
liaison and negotiation necessary between APANA and the coordinators of other networks, 
required to establish and maintain reliable electronic connection with those networks.

To work with other community groups to make the benefits of modern communication and 
collaboration technologies more accessible to them and their members.

The provision of technical assistance, and the exchange of technical information, for 
and between members of APANA and other community groups, particularly with respect to 
computer-based networks and the configuration and operation of both hardware and software 
associated therewith.

The provision, coordination and maintenance of network facilities, for the specific 
purposes of transferring data, general mail, news and legally distributable software 
between members of APANA.

APANAŽ is the Registered Trademark of the Australian Public Access Network Association Inc.
APANAŽ newsgroups (tm), APANAŽ network (tm) and the APANAŽ logo (tm) are trademarks of 
the Australian Public Access Network Association Inc.