Supporting a strong resources sector
Our resources, mining, equipment, technology and services sectors are some of Australia’s strongest economic performers.
They generate more than half of Australia’s goods exports and provide significant opportunities including:
- economic wealth
- jobs and high wages
- Investment and tax revenues
- high-quality reserves of several mineral and energy commodities
- a skilled, experienced workforce
- innovative technologies
- best practice regulations and operations that bolster business and encourage investment.
Social, economic and technological transformation presents new challenges for the sector. Future success relies on working smarter, safer, cleaner and more efficiently than our competitors.
Our policies, programs and regulations for the resources sector:
- support sustainable development
- increase investment
- encourage innovative, clean energy and low-emissions technologies
- support the transition to net zero.
Supporting net zero transformation
We’re helping to ensure the resources sector contributes to our international decarbonisation commitments.
Participating in forums
The Australian Government participates in a number of intergovernmental initiatives and forums to exchange information and expertise.
We regularly consult with Australia’s major trading partners, industry and stakeholders to help identify commercial opportunities for Australian businesses and encourage trade and investment. We also have resources-focused counsellors overseas. These representatives help strengthen our trade and investment relationships in their host countries.
