We’re reviewing the safety regime for offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage workers in Commonwealth waters. Have your say before 5 August 2019.

The Offshore Petroleum Exploration Guideline for work bids has been updated and starts on 1 July 2019.

The successful cash bidders for oil and gas exploration rights in three offshore areas have been announced.

Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2019 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release.

New offshore petroleum exploration permits have been awarded following the 2017 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release.

Community members are invited to attend a free session in Newcastle to learn about how offshore oil and gas activities are regulated and how they have a say.

Provide input on draft regulations to improve consultation and transparency of offshore oil and gas, and participate in forums in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne.

Consultation on the framework for decommissioning offshore petroleum infrastructure is now open for public comment, along with forums in Perth and Melbourne in October and November.

The annual release of areas for offshore petroleum exploration supports ongoing, sustainable and responsible investment in Australia's petroleum sector.

Community members are invited to attend free drop-in sessions in SA to learn about governments’ roles in regulating offshore oil and gas activities off the SA coast, including in the Great Australian Bight.