The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science recognise the contributions our scientists, innovators and science teachers make to Australia's scientific and commercialisation capabilities.
IISA is an independent board that provides strategic advice to government on industry, innovation, science and research matters. IISA also monitors and oversees a number of innovation programs through five committees.
Australia’s Chief Scientist conducted an independent audit of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority’s Consideration of Exploration in the Great Australian Bight in 2019.
In September 2019 our department ran Oil Spill Response Exercise 2019, an opportunity to test our response arrangements in the unlikely event of an offshore petroleum oil spill.