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Nov 2025

Australia establishes new institute to strengthen AI safety

The Australian Government is establishing an Australian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) to respond to AI-related risks and harms.
Nov 2025

Nominate for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems

Do you know a person, team or community group solving a significant challenge through the practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems? Nominate them by 18 December.
Nov 2025

Nominate an inspiring teacher for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

Show a teacher how much you value their work. Nominations close 18 December.
Nov 2025

Nominate an inspiring scientist or innovator for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

Show a scientist or research-based innovator how much you value their work. Nominations close 18 December.
Nov 2025

Our 2025 APS Employee Census results

The APS Employee Census results collect the workforce views on important issues.
Nov 2025 Office of National Rail Industry Coordination

Explore the Australian rail manufacturing industry with new, interactive company data

The Rolling Stock Capability Index maps Australian businesses that manufacture, refurbish and supply components for the rolling stock sector.
Nov 2025

Offshore decommissioning and financial assurance reforms: have your say

We’re seeking feedback on proposed reforms to decommissioning and financial assurance arrangements for the offshore oil and gas industry. Submissions open until 13 January.

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Resources and energy quarterly: September 2025

7 October 2025 Office of the Chief Economist
The REQ contains the Office of the Chief Economist’s forecasts for the value, volume and price of Australia’s major resources and energy commodity exp...

Latest public consultations

Possible association to Horizon Europe: request for information

Closes 14 Dec 2025

Strengthening Australia’s Trade Remedies System: consultation paper

Closes 24 Dec 2025

Australia’s measurement framework: remaking and sunsetting legislative instruments

Closes 13 Jan 2026

Offshore decommissioning and financial assurance reforms: consultation paper

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