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Implementation report of Chief Scientist’s audit findings released

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13 October 2021

The department’s response to the Government-specific findings of the Chief Scientist’s independent audit of NOPSEMA’s Consideration of Exploration in the Great Australian Bight.

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Proposed revisions to NOPTA’s Cost Recovery Implementation Statement: have your say

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24 September 2021

NOPTA is undertaking a two-week consultation with industry stakeholders on the proposed revisions to its Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS). Consultation closes 8 October 2021.

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Unlocking the North Bowen and Galilee Strategic Basin Plan released

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23 September 2021

The Australian Government has released Unlocking North Bowen and Galilee Strategic Basin Plan to bring on exploration and development of Queensland’s resource rich North Bowen and Galilee basins.

Laminaria-Corallina decommissioning levy exposure draft: have your say

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17 September 2021

The Australian Government is seeking feedback on the Laminaria-Corallina decommissioning levy exposure draft. Submissions are welcome until 23 September 2021.

Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive 2018-19: have your say

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15 September 2021

We are reviewing the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive to understand its impact and operations. Feedback is welcome until 15 October 2021.

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Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive applications opening 16 July

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15 July 2021

Australia’s junior mineral explorers will soon be able to apply for exploration incentives under the $100 million extension of the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive.

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Offshore oil and gas safety review: policy framework released

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8 July 2021

We worked with oil and gas stakeholders to assess the safety regime and design practical reforms.

Laminaria-Corallina oilfields decommissioning levy: consultation open

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24 June 2021

We are seeking feedback on certain design parameters of a temporary levy to recoup the costs of decommissioning and remediating the Laminaria-Corallina oilfields and associated infrastructure

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2021 APPEA conference wrap up

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22 June 2021

A wrap up on the biggest oil and gas event of the year – the 2021 APPEA Conference in Perth, Western Australia

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2021 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: now open

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15 June 2021

Bidding is now open for the 2021 acreage release with 21 areas available for oil and gas investment.

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Australia’s Global Resources Statement released

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3 June 2021

The statement postions Australia as a reliable, responsible and ready for the future trading partner and leading supplier of resources and energy to the world.

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Cost recovery levy for Laminaria and Corallina oilfields and associated infrastructure

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13 May 2021

A temporary levy on offshore petroleum production will recover the costs of decommissioning and remediating the Laminaria and Corallina oilfields and associated infrastructure.

New funding to support Australia’s Global Resources Strategy

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7 May 2021

The strategy will help strengthen our resources exports, secure new global markets and promote Australia as a reliable and responsible supplier to the world.

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Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive: program extension to June 2025

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5 May 2021

The Australian Government has announced it will invest $100 million over 4 years to extend the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI) to the end of June 2025.

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Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill: have your say

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8 April 2021

Have your say on the draft bill to strengthen and clarify Australia’s offshore oil and gas regulatory framework.

Catch up on CMFO activities

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11 March 2021

Staff from the Critical Minerals Facilitation Office have been out and about (virtually), contributing to the national and international conversation on critical minerals.

A forward-looking plan to support the resources sector

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18 February 2021

Australia’s National Resources Workforce Strategy provides a forward-looking plan to connect people with the skills and opportunities needed for a rewarding career in the sector.

2021 Acreage Release: have your say

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19 January 2021

Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2021 Acreage Release. Submissions are welcome until 8 March.

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The Beetaloo Strategic Basin Plan released as part of the gas-fired economic recovery

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14 January 2021

The Australian Government has released Unlocking the Beetaloo: The Beetaloo Strategic Basin Plan to accelerate exploration and development of the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Sub-basin.

Temporary flexibility measures for offshore explorers to conclude

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22 December 2020

Temporary flexibility measures for offshore exploration will conclude on 31 January 2021.

Government announces the decommissioning of the Northern Endeavour

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14 December 2020

The Australian Government will decommission the Northern Endeavour floating production storage and offtake facility and remediate the associated oil fields.

An enhanced framework for decommissioning offshore oil and gas infrastructure: have your say

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14 December 2020

We are seeking views on an enhanced framework for decommissioning offshore petroleum infrastructure. Submissions are open until 22 January.

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Resource investment turns the corner

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23 November 2020

We have released the 2020 edition of Resources and Energy Major Projects, an annual census of resources and energy projects worth over $50 million.

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New Critical Minerals Prospectus showcases investment opportunities

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26 October 2020

The government has released a new Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus to boost investment in critical minerals projects.

Australia’s resources and energy exports are forecast at $256 billion in 2020–21, despite the COVID-19 global economic downturn

Media release

28 September 2020

We have released the September 2020 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly.

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APPEA 2020 Acreage Release webinar now available

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2 September 2020

The on-demand webinar walks you through the 2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release.

2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: now open

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26 August 2020

Bidding is now open for the 2020 acreage release with 42 areas available for oil and gas investment.

2020 Acreage Release launch webinar: register now

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12 August 2020

The Australian Government will announce the 2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release at APPEA’s Re-Connect webinar on 26 August.

Offshore oil and gas safety draft policy framework: have your say

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7 August 2020

A draft policy framework for the offshore oil and gas safety regime is open for comment, as part of our ongoing review. Consultation closes on 29 October 2020.

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Six months of the Critical Minerals Facilitation Office

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4 August 2020

Expanding supply and creating demand for Australia’s critical minerals, our achievements at a glance.

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Advancing international partnerships on critical minerals

International partnerships

31 July 2020

An update on international engagements from the Critical Minerals Facilitation Office, including conferences and partnerships with the US and UK.

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Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive: have your say

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13 July 2020

We’re reviewing the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive to understand its impact and operations. Feedback is welcome until 27 July.

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Meeting of the Founding Partners of the Energy Resource Governance Initiative (ERGI)

International partnerships

7 July 2020

Founding partners reaffirm shared interest in diversified, sustainable and ethical energy resource supply chains.

Australia’s resources and energy exports are estimated to have reached a record $293 billion in 2019–20, despite the COVID-19 global economic downturn

Media release

29 June 2020

We have released the June 2020 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly.

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Critical Minerals Portal to identify economic and geological potential

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11 June 2020

The Critical Minerals Facilitation Office is partnering with Geoscience Australia to develop a web-based Critical Minerals Portal.

Working with India on critical minerals

International partnerships

4 June 2020

The Critical Minerals Facilitation Office will collaborate with India under a new memorandum of understanding on critical minerals.

2020 Acreage Release: Have your say

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4 May 2020

Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2020 Acreage Release.

NOPSEMA and NOPTA reviews underway

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24 April 2020

The reviews will consider whether the key institutions that regulate and oversee Australia’s oil and gas industry are operating effectively.

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Flexibility for offshore oil and gas explorers during COVID-19

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24 April 2020

New measures will enable explorers to meet ongoing work program commitments during the pandemic.

National roadmap for critical minerals development

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16 April 2020

The Critical Minerals Facilitation Office will lead a national roadmap for critical minerals development, endorsed by COAG Resources Ministers.

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Update from Jessica Robinson, Critical Minerals Facilitation Office: March 2020

International partnerships

23 March 2020

Progress on international engagement with Japan, United States and Canada on critical minerals, including strengthening rare earths supply chains.

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Australia’s resources and energy exports forecast to set a record of $299 billion despite economic headwinds

Media release

18 March 2020

We have released the March 2020 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly.

Update on Australia’s National Resources Statement

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28 February 2020

The government has made significant progress in achieving its policy goals launching the National Resources Statement.

Critical Minerals Facilitation Office launches operations: A message from Head, Jessica Robinson

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19 January 2020

The Office is here to position Australia globally as a secure and reliable supplier of critical minerals.

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Australia’s resources and energy exports forecast to set fresh record

Media release

19 December 2019

We have released the December 2019 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly.

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Australia’s resources and energy export forecast to break fresh records, defying volatile commodity markets

Media release

30 September 2019

We have released the September 2019 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly.

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Report gives insights into the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

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23 September 2019

Analysis by KPMG looks at a global standard for the resources sector, including challenges to potential implementation in Australia.

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India is one of the great hopes for thermal coal exporters, but also presents a number of challenges

Media release

23 August 2019

The Office of the Chief Economist has released the Coal in India 2019 report. The report examines the future of thermal coal in India and implications for Australian exporters.

Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism Review: have your say

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7 August 2019

The government has brought forward the scheduled review of the ADGSM. Stakeholders can provide input until 31 August 2019.

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Launching the 2019 Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release

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31 July 2019

Bidding is now open for the 2019 acreage release with 64 areas available for oil and gas investment.

Introducing the Australian Innovation System Monitor

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16 July 2019

Our new digital publication provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive view of Australia’s innovation system.

Offshore oil and gas safety: consultation extended

News

10 July 2019

We’re reviewing the safety regime for offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage workers in Commonwealth waters. Have your say before 5 August 2019.

Australia’s resources and energy export earnings are forecast to break fresh records

Media release

1 July 2019

The June 2019 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly expects export earnings in the sector to reach $285 billion in 2019–20.

New offshore exploration guideline

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30 May 2019

The Offshore Petroleum Exploration Guideline for work bids has been updated and starts on 1 July 2019.

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Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy released

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28 March 2019

The Government has released a strategy to maximise Australia’s opportunity to become a leading global supplier of critical minerals.

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2018 Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release cash bidding results

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22 February 2019

The successful cash bidders for oil and gas exploration rights in three offshore areas have been announced.

National Resources Statement released

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14 February 2019

The Government has released its first long-term plan for the Australian resources sector in over 20 years.

2019 offshore acreage release: have your say

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12 February 2019

Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2019 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release.

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Greenhouse Gas acreage release: indications of interest open

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12 February 2019

We want to hear from companies wishing to conduct exploration for greenhouse gas storage and injection sites in Australia’s offshore areas.

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Offshore oil and gas drop-in session Newcastle NSW

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30 January 2019

Community members are invited to attend a free session in Newcastle to learn about how offshore oil and gas activities are regulated and how they have a say.

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Resources and energy export earnings are on track for a record-breaking year

Media release

21 December 2018

The December 2018 edition of Resources and Energy Quarterly forecasts Australia’s resources and energy export earnings to reach a record $264 billion in 2018–19.

2017 Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release Permit Awards

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31 October 2018

New offshore petroleum exploration permits have been awarded following the 2017 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release.

Comments welcomed on draft regulations to improve consultation and transparency of offshore oil and gas

News

8 October 2018

Provide input on draft regulations to improve consultation and transparency of offshore oil and gas, and participate in forums in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne.

Comments welcomed on offshore oil and gas decommissioning framework

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5 October 2018

Consultation on the framework for decommissioning offshore petroleum infrastructure is now open for public comment, along with forums in Perth and Melbourne in October and November.

Commodity exports are forecast to reach a new record high in 2018–19

Media release

2 October 2018

The September 2018 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly shows Australia’s resource and energy exports are on track to set a high of $252 billion in 2018–19.

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New look offshore petroleum exploration acreage release from 2019

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26 September 2018

The annual release of areas for offshore petroleum exploration supports ongoing, sustainable and responsible investment in Australia's petroleum sector.

The Resources 2030 Taskforce Report released

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21 September 2018

First long-term plan for Australia's resources sector for 20 years.

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Offshore oil and gas drop-in sessions: South Australia

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11 July 2018

Community members are invited to attend free drop-in sessions in SA to learn about governments’ roles in regulating offshore oil and gas activities off the SA coast, including in the Great Australian Bight.

Record earnings for resources and energy exports in 2017─18

Media release

2 July 2018

The June 2018 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly shows Australia’s resource and energy export earnings are estimated to have reached a record $226 billion in 2017–18, driven by rising LNG exports.

Consultation: Review of the Woomera Prohibited Area Coexistence Framework

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11 May 2018

The Review is seeking to engage with all WPA stakeholders to understand their interests and how they use the WPA.

Consultation: Optimising the annual acreage release

News

10 May 2018

A paper has been developed to describe the proposed Acreage Optimisation Model and seek feedback.

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Record earnings forecast for resources and energy exports in 2017-18

Media release

8 January 2018

The December 2017 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly shows that Australia’s resource and energy export earnings are forecast to reach a record $214 billion in 2017–18, driven by growing LNG and iron ore export volumes.

Resources and Energy Quarterly publication cover September 2017

Record earnings forecast for resources and energy exports in 2017–18

Media release

6 October 2017

The September 2017 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly released today by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, shows a 27 per cent increase in earnings in 2016–17.

Resources and Energy Quarterly publication cover June 2017

Resources and energy export earnings grew rapidly in 2016–17

Media release

7 July 2017

The June 2017 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly, released today by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, estimates a 25 per cent increase in earnings in 2016–17.

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