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Jan 2026 Australian Space Agency

Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg named 2026 Australian of the Year

Katherine is a passionate space engineer, STEM champion and a true trailblazer with a desire for adventure and a love of science.
Jan 2026

Strategic reserve to secure Australia’s critical mineral supply

The Australian Government will invest $1.2 billion to create a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve.
Dec 2025

Gas supply and demand outlook for 2026 quarter 2

The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the April to June 2026 quarter.
Dec 2025

The Australian Government’s Gas Market Review recommends domestic gas reservation policy

The review examined the effectiveness of mechanisms supporting Australia’s gas market and recommends significant reform.
Dec 2025 National Measurement Institute

Regulations under the National Measurement Act exempted from sunsetting

Australia’s measurement framework will continue uninterrupted following a recent exemption for key regulations under the National Measurement Act 1960.
Dec 2025

Implementing the Future Made in Australia Community Benefit Principles: have your say

Our department and Treasury invite public feedback on the implementation of the Community Benefit Principles as part of the Future Made in Australia agenda. Submissions are open until 2 February 2026.
Dec 2025 Office of the Chief Economist

Australia’s long-term resource and energy investments include more than 400 projects

Our annual Resources and energy major projects (REMP) publication provides a comprehensive list and analysis of resource and energy investments in Australia.

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