Australian Geographer was founded in 1928 and is the nation's oldest geographical journal. It is a high standard, refereed general geography journal covering all aspects of the discipline, both human and physical.

While papers concerning any aspect of geography are considered for publication, the journal focuses primarily on two areas of research:

• Australia and its world region, including developments, issues and policies in Australia, the western Pacific, the Indian Ocean, Asia and Antarctica.
• Environmental studies, particularly the biophysical environment and human interaction with it.

Papers dealing with international issues, or with nations other than Australia and those within its region, must have an Australian, Asian or Pacific perspective or deal with implications for Australia or its neighbours. Papers addressing theoretical and philosophical issues in geography are also sought. Preference will be given to papers which have a broad appeal to geographers, geography educators and people in cognate areas including Australian studies and environmental studies. Consideration will also be given to shorter papers and notes on topical issues of geographical interest that fall within the areas listed above.

Australian Geographer is the journal of the Geographical Society of New South Wales Inc. For membership and other enquiries please contact: PO BOX 162, Ryde, NSW 1680, Australia.

Peer Review Statement
All suitable manuscripts submitted to the Australian Geographer are sent to two referees in a full 'double blind' refereeing process.
 
All review papers in this journal have undergone editorial screening and peer review.