The Australian Government is now operating in line with Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
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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 April 2023
Testing our response to offshore oil spills
The Australian Government took part in an exercise to test our emergency response to offshore petroleum incidents.
3 April 2023
New data show sufficient gas supply for east coast market in 2023
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the July to September 2023 quarter.
30 March 2023
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reforms
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reforms allow for more flexibility in responding to domestic gas supply shortfalls.
9 February 2023
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reform: have your say
The Australian Government is seeking feedback on reforms to the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM). Submissions close 23 February 2023.
29 September 2022
Government announces extra gas supply to avoid shortfall forecast
The Australian Government has secured gas supply commitments from the east coast gas exporters.
25 August 2022
Nominate areas for the 2023 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release
Nominate areas for the 2023 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release before Thursday 1 September 2022.
24 August 2022
2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: open for bidding
Bidding is now open for the 2022 acreage release with 10 areas available for petroleum exploration.
1 August 2022
Securing Australia’s domestic gas supply: have your say
Give your feedback on how we can secure our domestic gas supply. Submissions close 22 August 2022.
26 July 2022
2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release launch webinar: register now
Registration is now open to attend the webinar that will launch the 2022 Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release on 24 August 2022.
1 April 2022
Petrofac Facilities Management Limited to lead phase 1 of decommissioning the Northern Endeavour
We conducted a global, competitive, multi-stage tender for Phase 1 of the Northern Endeavour decommissioning. A contractor has been engaged to deliver this $324.89m contract.
7 March 2022
Trailing liability for decommissioning of offshore petroleum property guidelines released
Expanded remedial direction provisions for offshore petroleum titles came into effect on the 2 March 2022. These provisions are referred to as trailing liability. Read the trailing liability guideline.
24 February 2022
Amendments to enhance offshore oil and gas decommissioning
Changes to the offshore oil and gas decommissioning framework will ensure Australia plans for and manages increased levels of decommissioning activity.