The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science commissioned ACIL Allen to undertake an evaluation of the Australia China Science and Research Fund (ACSRF). The evaluation covered the period 2011–12 to 2013–14.
In 2014, the Australian Government released offshore acreage for greenhouse gas storage assessment acreage. These areas are in the Gippsland Basin, offshore Victoria.
The 2014 Australian Innovation System Report looks at Australia’s entire national innovation system by taking a broad, in-depth analysis of the elements making up that system.
Oil and gas companies must seek approval to undertake offshore oil and greenhouse gas activities in Australian waters. In 2014 the government streamlined environmental assessments to a single process.
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA) was responsible for improving offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas safety in Commonwealth waters from 2005 to 2012.