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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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8 December 2021
Exposure draft of the offshore Environment Regulations remake: have your say
We want your views on the exposure draft for the remake of the offshore environmental regulatory regime. Submissions close on 8 March 2022.
4 November 2021
2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: have your say
Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release. Feedback is welcome until 14 December 2021.
25 October 2021
Offshore oil and gas guidance updates: have your say
We are seeking feedback on guidelines and factsheets to support reforms to the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006.
13 October 2021
Implementation report of Chief Scientist’s audit findings released
The department’s response to the Government-specific findings of the Chief Scientist’s independent audit of NOPSEMA’s Consideration of Exploration in the Great Australian Bight.
24 September 2021
Proposed revisions to NOPTA’s Cost Recovery Implementation Statement: have your say
NOPTA is undertaking a two-week consultation with industry stakeholders on the proposed revisions to its Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS). Consultation closes 8 October 2021.
17 September 2021
Laminaria-Corallina decommissioning levy exposure draft: have your say
The Australian Government is seeking feedback on the Laminaria-Corallina decommissioning levy exposure draft. Submissions are welcome until 23 September 2021.
8 July 2021
Offshore oil and gas safety review: policy framework released
We worked with oil and gas stakeholders to assess the safety regime and design practical reforms.
1 July 2021
Northern Endeavour decommissioning phase 1: express interest
Our department is inviting expressions of interest for a lead contractor to decommission and disconnect the Northern Endeavour FPSO. You can make submissions through AusTender.
24 June 2021
Laminaria-Corallina oilfields decommissioning levy: consultation open
We are seeking feedback on certain design parameters of a temporary levy to recoup the costs of decommissioning and remediating the Laminaria-Corallina oilfields and associated infrastructure
22 June 2021
2021 APPEA conference wrap up
A wrap up on the biggest oil and gas event of the year – the 2021 APPEA Conference in Perth, Western Australia
15 June 2021
2021 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: now open
Bidding is now open for the 2021 acreage release with 21 areas available for oil and gas investment.
13 May 2021
Cost recovery levy for Laminaria and Corallina oilfields and associated infrastructure
A temporary levy on offshore petroleum production will recover the costs of decommissioning and remediating the Laminaria and Corallina oilfields and associated infrastructure.