Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologist

The Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologist Inc. (AACAI) is the professional body established in 1979 with presently about 50 full members, to represent archaeologists working in professional fields of contract and public archaeology. The associations aims are to "uphold and promote the discipline and to advance the welfare of members". It is a foundation member of the Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, is affiliated with the Australian Archaeological Association Inc. and awards the annual Laila Haglund Prize for Excellence in Consultancy. The association publishes the AACAI Newsletter, and AACAI Monograph Series of reports on members work.