The Australian Government is now operating in line with Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
Oil and gas are known as petroleum resources. Petroleum is a naturally occurring mixture of either liquid or gas hydrocarbons.
The role of gas will change as we reach net zero in Australia by 2050. The Future Gas Strategy sets out the Australian Government’s plan for gas production and consumption while our economy transitions to net zero.
The strategy aims to:
The strategy is an evidence-based framework built around 6 principles that will guide policymaking about gas.
