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The RZS of NSW currently publishes a fully refereed scientific journal, Australian Zoologist, specialising in topics relevant to Australian zoology. Australian Zoologist was first published by the Society in 1914, making it the oldest Australian journal specialising in zoological topics. The calibre of this journal has increased substantially in the last 20 years, and it now attracts papers on a wide variety of zoological, ecological and environmentally related topics. We also publish as monographs proceedings of the symposia and forums which are run annually by the Society, as well as the proceedings of some other symposia deemed relevant to Australian zoology.

Editorial Policy

Publications of the RZS of NSW strive to encourage a diversity of ideas, information and research on Australian animals and the conservation of their habitats. A principle of editorial policy is to maintain the relevance of the study of all aspects of zoology to modern science and to recognise the interdisciplinary nature of many of the frontiers of modern research. Original papers and review articles dealing with these topics are welcomed by the Editor. The journal encourages authors to include illustrations, particularly maps and photographs. All papers are rigorously edited and reviewed by independent referees.

Click here for Instructions to Authors (Adobe PDF)

More detailed editorial guidelines may be obtained from the Editor, Dan Lunney FRZS (dan.lunney@environment.nsw.gov.au or dlunney@optusnet.com.au), or Assistant Editor, Dr Brad Law (bradl@sf.nsw.gov.au).