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- Policies and initiatives
Emissions reduction
Industry innovation and science
- Artificial intelligence
- Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
- Australian Space Agency
- Boosting innovation and science
- Co-hosting the Square Kilometre Array
- Increasing international collaboration
- Industry growth centres
- Industry Innovation and Science Australia
- National Measurement Institute
- Optical astronomy in Australia
- Participating in the digital economy
- Promoting innovation precincts
- Science in our department
- Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
Energy
Resources
Northern Australia
Trade
Business support
Measurement services
Government to government services
- Regulations and standards
Emissions reduction
Energy
Resources
- Applying to export rough diamonds
- Applying to export uranium and controlled ores
- Offshore mineral exploration and mining
- Offshore oil and gas exploration and development
- Offshore petroleum exploration acreage release process
- Regulating offshore oil and gas in Australian Commonwealth waters
- Regulating the Ranger Uranium Mine
- Taxes and royalties on minerals and petroleum
Measurement
Trade
Space industry
Building industry
Business support
- Funding and incentives
Emissions reduction
Industry innovation and science
- Australian Square Kilometre Array Fellowships Programme
- Business Research and Innovation Initiative
- Business-research collaboration
- Collaborating with Asia-Pacific on science, research and innovation
- Collaborating with China on science and research
- Collaborating with India on science and research
- Cooperative research centres
- Enabling international space investment
- Industry 4.0
- Inspiring Australia: Science engagement in Australia
- International research collaboration
- Moon to Mars: opportunities for Australian businesses
- Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
- Research and Development Tax Incentive
- Supporting advanced manufacturing
- Supporting business and innovation
- Supporting space infrastructure growth
- Transitioning Australia’s automotive manufacturing industry
- Venture capital
Resources
- About us
COVID-19
Jobs
Who we are
- Our Ministers
- Our Executive team
- Organisation chart
- Our portfolio agencies
- Overseas engagement
- Anti-Dumping Commission
- Anti-Dumping Review Panel
- Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
- Australian SKA Office
- Australian Space Agency
- Critical Minerals Facilitation Office
- National Measurement Institute
- Office of Innovation and Science Australia
- Office of Northern Australia
- Office of the Chief Economist
- Office of the Chief Scientist
Who we work with
Reporting and accountability
- Annual report
- Assurance and Audit Committee
- Budget statements
- Campaign Certification Statements
- Continuing Order of the Senate
- Corporate plan
- Deregulation agenda
- Freedom of information
- Gifts and benefits register
- Grants reporting
- Information Publication Scheme
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- Public interest disclosure
- Senate Order 15: portfolio appointments and vacancies
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Our portfolio agencies
We work closely with specialised agencies and entities within our portfolio.
Portfolio non-corporate commonwealth entities
These commonwealth entities are not body corporates.
Clean Energy Regulator
The Clean Energy Regulator is responsible for accelerating carbon abatement for Australia. It administers the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme, Renewable Energy Target and Emissions Reduction Fund.
Visit the Clean Energy Regulator website
Climate Change Authority
The Climate Change Authority provides independent, expert advice to the government on climate change policy. It periodically reviews the Carbon Farming Initiative and National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System legislation.
Visit the Climate Change Authority website
Geoscience Australia
Geoscience Australia provides geoscientific advice and information to the government to support it to deliver its priorities.
Visit the Geoscience Australia website
IP Australia
IP Australia administers Australia's intellectual property (IP) rights in the form of patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder's rights. They also contribute to bilateral and multilateral negotiations to improve IP protection internationally.
Visit the IP Australia website.
Portfolio corporate commonwealth entities
These commonwealth entities are body corporates.
Australian Institute of Marine Science
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) supports the management of tropical marine environments around the world through its research programs and unique capacity to investigate topics from broad-scale ecology to microbiology.
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) conducts research and development in relation to science and technology, producing techniques and materials used for medical, scientific, industrial, commercial and agricultural purposes.
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) works to accelerate Australia’s shift to affordable and reliable renewable energy.
Clean Energy Finance Corporation
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) mobilises capital investment in renewable energy, low-emission technology and energy efficiency projects in Australia.
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia's national science agency, conducting world renowned research and providing innovative solutions for industry, society and the environment.
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) regulates the health and safety, structural and well integrity, and environmental management of all offshore petroleum facilities in Commonwealth waters.
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) offers concessional finance to encourage and complement private sector investment in infrastructure that benefits northern Australia.
Other portfolio bodies
These include independent offices, agencies and Council of Australian Government (COAG) bodies.
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBIFEO) supports small businesses and family enterprises to enable them to grow and thrive.
Australian Space Agency
The Australian Space Agency coordinates civil space matters across government and supports the growth and transformation of Australia’s space industry.
Read about the Australian Space Agency
Australian Building Codes Board
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is a COAG standards body. It addresses issues relating to safety, health, amenity and sustainability of buildings through the National Construction Code.
National Wind Farm Commissioner
The National Wind Farm Commissioner receives and refers complaints about wind farms, large-scale solar farms and energy storage facilities. The Commissioner also promotes best practices for planning and operating these projects.
Visit the National Wind Farm Commissioner website
Office of Innovation and Science Australia
The Office of Innovation and Science Australia supports the independent board for Innovation and Science Australia. The board advises the government about innovation, research and science matters.
Read about Innovation and Science Australia
Office of the Chief Scientist
The Chief Scientist for Australia provides high-level independent advice to the Prime Minister and other ministers on matters relating to science, technology and innovation.
Visit the Chief Scientist's website
Government business enterprise
Our portfolio includes a commonwealth-controlled company.
Snowy Hydro Limited
Snowy Hydro owns and operates the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme and other facilities for generating electricity. It participates in the National Electricity Market.
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Last updated: 8 December 2020
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