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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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14 February 2025
Critical Minerals Office
Incentive for critical minerals production and processing in Australia
The Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI) will support Australia’s efforts to produce and process more of the minerals needed for global net zero transformation.
6 December 2024
$40 million for international critical minerals partnerships
The Australian Government is securing international supply chains through the International Partnerships in Critical Minerals program.
17 June 2024
Net zero sector plans for industry, resources and the built environment
We are developing plans to help major sectors transition to a net zero economy. These will support the Australian Government’s Net Zero Plan.
13 June 2024
Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive 2019–20 and 2020–21 impact assessment: have your say
We’re seeking feedback on the performance and effectiveness of the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI) rounds of 2019-20 and 2020-21. Give your feedback until 9 August 2024.
29 May 2024
Critical Minerals Office
Australia and the European Union partner up on critical minerals
Australia and the EU’s new bilateral agreement will open up new opportunities to work together on critical minerals to accelerate the transition to net zero.
16 May 2024
Investments to capitalise on Australia’s critical minerals and the global clean energy transition
As part of the 2024-25 May Budget, the Australian Government announced it will invest in a range of measures to secure our critical minerals processing industries.
16 May 2024
Investments to map Australian resources that will power our future prosperity
As part of the 2024-25 May Budget, the Australian Government announced it will fund Geoscience Australia to accelerate the discovery of critical minerals, ground water and other resources necessary for the net zero transition.
8 March 2024
Critical Minerals Office
Australia and Canada to cooperate on critical minerals
Our two countries will work together to improve supply chain transparency and advocate for robust environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials in critical minerals markets.
14 February 2024
Critical Minerals Office
$40 million to support critical minerals projects in Australia
International Partnerships in Critical Minerals grants will provide co-funding for Australian projects. Applications now open.
8 January 2024
Critical Minerals Office
Critical minerals and rare earths research projects receive $22 million
The Australian Government is funding 3 innovative research projects through the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub.
16 December 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Updates to Australia’s Critical Minerals List
Australia has updated its list of critical minerals and created a new list of strategic materials.
6 October 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Australia drives global critical minerals policy at international summit
Ministers, industry leaders and civil society meet in Paris to galvanise action on global critical minerals supply chains.