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Dec 2025 Office of the Chief Economist

Australia’s resources and energy export earnings set to remain at high levels despite forecast falls

We have released updated forecasts for Australia’s commodity exports in the December 2025 edition of the Resources and energy quarterly (REQ).
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.
Dec 2025

Australia signs Pax Silica Declaration to secure our digital future

Australia took part in the Pax Silica Summit in Washington D.C. this week and affirmed our commitment to strengthen supply chains as we advance technologies.
Dec 2025

Otway Basin acreage areas opened to petroleum exploration

The Australian Government has announced 5 areas available for exploration as part of an acreage release in the Otway Basin. Companies can bid until 30 June 2026.
Dec 2025

Strengthening Australia and Republic of Korea’s research partnership

The sixth Australia–Republic of Korea Joint Committee on Science and Technology Meeting (JCST) met to discuss shared goals and future collaboration.
Dec 2025

Revised offshore petroleum guidelines now available

These changes ensure policy settings align with the Australian Government’s Future Gas Strategy.
Dec 2025

NOPTA’s new resource management guidance: have your say

The National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) is seeking feedback on new guidance to support resource management.

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National AI Plan

2 December 2025 Department of Industry, Science and Resources
The National AI Plan is the Australian Government's plan to grow the AI industry in Australia.

Latest public consultations

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

Closes 23 Jan 2026

2025 Resource Management and Administration (RMA) Regulations guidance, factsheets and approved forms

Closes 6 Feb 2026

2025 Otway Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: nominated areas for comment

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