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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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19 January 2021
2021 Acreage Release: have your say
Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2021 Acreage Release. Submissions are welcome until 8 March.
22 December 2020
Temporary flexibility measures for offshore explorers to conclude
Temporary flexibility measures for offshore exploration will conclude on 31 January 2021.
14 December 2020
Government announces the decommissioning of the Northern Endeavour
The Australian Government will decommission the Northern Endeavour floating production storage and offtake facility and remediate the associated oil fields.
14 December 2020
An enhanced framework for decommissioning offshore oil and gas infrastructure: have your say
We are seeking views on an enhanced framework for decommissioning offshore petroleum infrastructure. Submissions are open until 22 January.
2 September 2020
APPEA 2020 Acreage Release webinar now available
The on-demand webinar walks you through the 2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release.
26 August 2020
2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: now open
Bidding is now open for the 2020 acreage release with 42 areas available for oil and gas investment.
12 August 2020
2020 Acreage Release launch webinar: register now
The Australian Government will announce the 2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release at APPEA’s Re-Connect webinar on 26 August.
7 August 2020
Offshore oil and gas safety draft policy framework: have your say
A draft policy framework for the offshore oil and gas safety regime is open for comment, as part of our ongoing review. Consultation closes on 29 October 2020.
4 May 2020
2020 Acreage Release: Have your say
Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2020 Acreage Release.
24 April 2020
NOPSEMA and NOPTA reviews underway
The reviews will consider whether the key institutions that regulate and oversee Australia’s oil and gas industry are operating effectively.
24 April 2020
Flexibility for offshore oil and gas explorers during COVID-19
New measures will enable explorers to meet ongoing work program commitments during the pandemic.
31 July 2019
Launching the 2019 Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release
Bidding is now open for the 2019 acreage release with 64 areas available for oil and gas investment.