Under the domestic gas reservation scheme, the government will require gas exporters to supply a proportion of their total production to the Australian market. It will be equivalent to 20% of gas exports.
Export contracts entered into before the government’s announcement on 22 December 2025 will be respected. This will ensure exporters can continue to meet their full export commitments.
Reserving domestic gas will:
- put downward pressure on prices
- shield Australian domestic users including industry and households from global price volatility
- avoid potential gas supply shortfalls.
Securing gas supply also supports the government’s Future Made in Australia agenda. It’s particularly important for nationally significant, trade exposed industrial users who can’t currently electrify.
These reforms implement recommendations of the Gas Market Review we conducted jointly with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
Current regulations will remain in place until we implement new arrangements. We continue to work with stakeholders on the final design details.