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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.
Mar 2023
National Measurement Institute
Trade measurement inspectors visit meat, poultry and seafood retailers across Australia
National Measurement Institute (NMI) Trade Measurement Inspectors are out in force this week undertaking a major compliance audit of meat, poultry and seafood retailers.
Mar 2023
National Science Week grants for primary and secondary schools: apply now
The Australian Science Teachers Assocation (ASTA) has been provided $980,000 to deliver National Science Week grants and teaching resources over the next few years. Apply now for 2023 funding.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Space spotlight: next-gen robotic arm prototype tested locally for Moon and Mars
Australian robotics specialist, Abyss Solutions, has been working with the University of Sydney to test unmanned systems of the future for space and Earth. A next-gen robotic arm could go from terrestrial energy ope...
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
International Space Investment India Projects grants now open
International Space Investment India Projects grants are now open. Information events on the grants are also open for registration.
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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.
29 September 2022
Government announces extra gas supply to avoid shortfall forecast
The Australian Government has secured gas supply commitments from the east coast gas exporters.
25 August 2022
Nominate areas for the 2023 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release
Nominate areas for the 2023 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release before Thursday 1 September 2022.
24 August 2022
2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: open for bidding
Bidding is now open for the 2022 acreage release with 10 areas available for petroleum exploration.
26 July 2022
2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release launch webinar: register now
Registration is now open to attend the webinar that will launch the 2022 Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release on 24 August 2022.
1 April 2022
Petrofac Facilities Management Limited to lead Phase 1 of decommissioning the Northern Endeavour
We have conducted a global, competitive, multi-stage tender for Phase 1 of the Northern Endeavour decommissioning. Today we announced the contractor who has been engaged to deliver this $324.89m contract.
7 March 2022
Trailing liability for decommissioning of offshore petroleum property guidelines released
Expanded remedial direction provisions for offshore petroleum titles came into effect on the 2 March 2022. These provisions are referred to as trailing liability. Read the trailing liability guideline.
24 February 2022
Amendments to enhance offshore oil and gas decommissioning
Changes to the offshore oil and gas decommissioning framework will ensure Australia plans for and manages increased levels of decommissioning activity.
8 December 2021
Exposure draft of the offshore Environment Regulations remake: have your say
We want your views on the exposure draft for the remake of the offshore environmental regulatory regime. Submissions close on 8 March 2022.
4 November 2021
2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: have your say
Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release. Feedback is welcome until 14 December 2021.
25 October 2021
Offshore oil and gas guidance updates: have your say
We are seeking feedback on guidelines and factsheets to support reforms to the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006.
13 October 2021
Implementation report of Chief Scientist’s audit findings released
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.