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2020
Temporary flexibility measures for offshore explorers to conclude
News
22 December 2020
Temporary flexibility measures for offshore exploration will conclude on 31 January 2021.
SKA Project Director's Update - December 2020
News
18 December 2020
Australian SKA Project Director David Luchetti gives a rundown on developments in building the next generation of radio astronomy capability.
New engineering partner to assist with design on radioactive waste facility
News
18 December 2020
The Australian Government is calling on suitably qualified engineering companies to help design Australia’s new National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
Supporting Indigenous businesses to interact with our department
News
16 December 2020
We have completed the second phase of user-centred research into better supporting Indigenous businesses.
Decommissioning the Northern Endeavour
News
14 December 2020
The Australian Government will decommission the Northern Endeavour floating production storage and offtake facility and remediate the associated oil fields.