There are 5 acreage release areas available for bidding to explore for offshore greenhouse gas storage and injection locations. This publication provides all the maps, diagrams and geological information about the release.
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science recognise the contributions our scientists, innovators and science teachers make to Australia's scientific and commercialisation capabilities.
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.
Australian Public Service (APS) Code of Conduct provides specific behavioural requirements for all employees. These procedures outline how our department manages breaches of the APS Code of Conduct.