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Mar 2025
Announcing the 2025–26 March Budget
The 2025–26 Budget includes measures to secure Australian industry, science and resources.
Mar 2025
Make an impact by joining our 2026 Graduate Development Program
If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real difference with the skills you gained at university, apply now for our graduate program. Applications open until 14 April 2025.
Mar 2025
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 3
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the July to September 2025 quarter.
Mar 2025
Prehistoric rock, Indigenous storytelling and oceanography activities feature at National Science Week 2025
Australia’s biggest annual celebration of science takes place from 9-17 August. We’re funding 31 community science events with $515,000 in grants.
Mar 2025
Major Projects Facilitation Agency
New major projects will help achieve net zero by 2050
Major Project Status awarded to Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, Sunrise Battery Materials Complex Project, and Western Green Energy Hub.
Mar 2025
National Measurement Institute
Software evaluation for pattern approval: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the evaluation of software for pattern approval. Consultation closes 30 April 2025.
Mar 2025
New way to find collaboration partners for Australia’s RNA ecosystem
The Australian RNA Capability Network Index will enhance coordination, collaboration and infrastructure access across our RNA ecosystem.
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10 July 2019
Offshore oil and gas safety: consultation extended
We’re reviewing the safety regime for offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage workers in Commonwealth waters. Have your say before 5 August 2019.
30 May 2019
New offshore exploration guideline
The Offshore Petroleum Exploration Guideline for work bids has been updated and starts on 1 July 2019.
22 February 2019
2018 Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release cash bidding results
The successful cash bidders for oil and gas exploration rights in three offshore areas have been announced.
12 February 2019
2019 offshore acreage release: have your say
Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2019 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release.
30 January 2019
Offshore oil and gas drop-in session Newcastle NSW
Community members are invited to attend a free session in Newcastle to learn about how offshore oil and gas activities are regulated and how they have a say.
31 October 2018
2017 Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release Permit Awards
New offshore petroleum exploration permits have been awarded following the 2017 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release.
8 October 2018
Comments welcomed on draft regulations to improve consultation and transparency of offshore oil and...
Provide input on draft regulations to improve consultation and transparency of offshore oil and gas, and participate in forums in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne.
5 October 2018
Comments welcomed on offshore oil and gas decommissioning framework
Consultation on the framework for decommissioning offshore petroleum infrastructure is now open for public comment, along with forums in Perth and Melbourne in October and November.
26 September 2018
New look offshore petroleum exploration acreage release from 2019
The annual release of areas for offshore petroleum exploration supports ongoing, sustainable and responsible investment in Australia's petroleum sector.
11 July 2018
Offshore oil and gas drop-in sessions: South Australia
Community members are invited to attend free drop-in sessions in SA to learn about governments’ roles in regulating offshore oil and gas activities off the SA coast, including in the Great Australian Bight.
10 May 2018
Consultation: Optimising the annual acreage release
A paper has been developed to describe the proposed Acreage Optimisation Model and seek feedback.