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Mar 2023
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reforms
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reforms allow for more flexibility in responding to domestic gas supply shortfalls.
Mar 2023
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill passes through Parliament
The Bill establishes the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Historic NASA trip to Australia
The two most senior people from NASA led a delegation in Australia during the week of 20 March.
Mar 2023
It’s a wrap on Science Meets Parliament for 2023
A wrap-up of Australia’s most powerful event connecting STEM experts, policymakers and federal parliamentarians that took place in Canberra between 7-23 March.
Mar 2023
Australian hypersonic spaceplane technology ready for export to the USA
An Australian startup developing reusable hypersonic spaceplanes has landed a prestigious US Department of Defense contract.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
National Indigenous Space Academy launched
A new space internship program will give Indigenous Australian university students the opportunity to study at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Space industry partners chosen for Australia’s first Moon mission
Two consortiums of local space businesses and researchers will design rovers for Australia’s first mission to the Moon in partnership with NASA.
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30 March 2023
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reforms
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reforms allow for more flexibility in responding to domestic gas supply shortfalls.
30 March 2023
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill passes through Parliament
The Bill establishes the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.
9 February 2023
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reform: have your say
The Australian Government is seeking feedback on reforms to the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM). Submissions close 23 February 2023.
7 February 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Development Program: virtual information session replay
We’ve published a recording and transcript of the virtual information session for the Critical Minerals Development Program that took place on 25 January 2023.
17 January 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Development Program grants now open
Australian businesses and state or territory governments can apply for a co-funded grant of up to $30 million to support early and mid-stage critical minerals projects.
19 December 2022
Office of the Chief Economist
Australia’s resource and energy exports forecast to reach $459 billion
Australia’s resource and energy exports are forecast to reach a new record of $459 billion in 2022–23, driven by global energy shortages and the lower Australian dollar.
6 December 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: virtual consultation sessions
Registrations for virtual consultation sessions are now closed. Watch the virtual consultation presentation.
2 December 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Have your say on the future of Australia’s critical minerals
We are seeking responses to a discussion paper that will help shape a new strategy for Australia’s critical minerals. Have your say by 3 February 2023.
1 December 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: have your say
Have your say in shaping the design of the Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund.
28 November 2022
Australian Government continues support for rehabilitating Ranger Uranium Mine
The government has passed a bill to ensure the mine operator can finish rehabilitating the site.
27 October 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: diversifying and transforming Australia’s industry and economy
The Australian Government has committed $15 billion to establish the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) to help diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy.
21 October 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Our commitment to developing Australia’s critical minerals sector
The Critical Minerals Development Program will develop our local industry and support our transition to net zero.