We held scientific conferences and other educational forums as education for members and other surgeons and or health professionals; We developed and fostered research programs; We acted in an advisory capacity for Government, peer review advice, matters regarding hospital work and practices in colorectal surgery; We provided advice in economic matters relating to fees, advice to the Australian Medical Association and similar bodies, relating to wording and structure of medical benefit schedules; We fostered the international exchange of all matters important to the development of colorectal surgery in Australia and New Zealand; We encouraged, stimulated and fostered interest in colorectal surgery amongst other interested persons including regional and international bodies; We encouraged, assisted and arranged for scientists and practitioners and others to visit Australia and New Zealand in order to promote scientific communication in the field of colorectal surgery and allied disciplines; We encouraged, assisted and arranged for scientists, practitioners and others to travel abroad and promote scientific communication in the field of colorectal surgery and allied disciplines; We provided administration for the Post Fellowship training program for colorectal surgeons; We maintained and developed an audit database for colorectal cancer.