We are undertaking a scheduled legislative review of the NAIF (Section 43, Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Act 2016)
The NAIF was established in July 2016, under the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Act 2016. It grants $5 billion of financial assistance to the states...More
The department would like to seek your feedback on the GIL program, discuss issues you have encountered so far and share key achievements and factors that are leading to successful project outcomes.
The results of the survey will inform the Agenda of the GIL Grantees' Forum in November 2019....More
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has been working with the International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML) to develop the international standard for continuous totalising automatic weighing instruments (CTAWIs) of the arched chute type . The OIML R XXX standard is the international...More
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking submissions from stakeholders in response to the proposal to adopt the latest version of OIML R 50:2014, 'Continuous totalising automatic weighing instruments (belt weighers)' as Australia’s pattern approval standard for belt weighers.
...More
In February 2017 amendments were made to the Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) laws that changed the basis for being eligible to make 'made in Australia' claims, and subsequently access the Australian Made, Australian grown (AMAG) logo.
The CoOL law amendments focused on the food industry...More
The purpose of the Australian Space Agency (the Agency) is to transform and grow a globally respected Australian space industry that lifts the broader economy and improves the lives of Australians. The Space Infrastructure Fund (SIF) is a $19.5 million investment over three years from 2019-20 in...More
The purpose of the Australian Space Agency (the Agency) is to transform and grow a globally respected Australian space industry that lifts the broader economy and improves the lives of Australians. The Space Infrastructure Fund (SIF) is a $19.5 million investment over three years from...More
We are developing the Boosting Female Founders Initiative. The program will contribute to removing barriers for women’s economic participation in the workforce by providing access to finance for startups led by women.
We want to hear from stakeholders in the startup and innovation...More
The Australian Government introduced the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) in 2017 to ensure there is sufficient gas supply in the domestic market.
The government has brought forward the scheduled review, which will assess whether the ADGSM remains fit for...More
The COAG Energy Council Working Group recognises the importance of consultation with industry and community to develop a national hydrogen strategy. Building on earlier engagement, the issues papers are seeking feedback on the potential role of policies and actions in realising hydrogen...More
We are reviewing the regulatory regime for the safety of workers in the offshore oil and gas sector as part of our commitment to continuous regulatory improvement. Our offshore resources safety review aims to ensure the regime is fit-for-purpose, up-to-date and reflects leading practice.
...More
The Australian Government announced the International Space Investment (ISI) initiative in the 2018-19 Budget under the measure Australian Technology and Science Growth Plan – growing the Australian space industry. Under this measure, the Government committed to providing $15 million over three...More
The Space Activities Amendment (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 passed both houses of Parliament in August 2018 and received Royal Assent on 31 August 2018. It will commence as the Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 (the amended Act) on 31 August 2019.
Legislative instruments,...More
Australia has positive conditions for entrepreneurship, but difficulties with commercialisation and scaling businesses.
In 2018, we conducted consultations to understand the needs of innovative Australian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) seeking to commercialise their business ideas....More
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to provide social, economic, and environmental benefits. For Australia to realise these benefits, it’s important for citizens to have trust in how AI is being designed, developed and used by business and government.
In early 2019, we sought...More
Measurement plays a key role in the everyday life of Australians. By ensuring our measurement law is efficient and effective, we can save businesses, organisations and individuals time, effort and money.
We want to hear your thoughts on how Australia's measurement law, particularly how it...More
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has been working with the International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML) to revise the international standard for automatic catchweighing instruments.
These instruments are also known as wheeled loaders or automatic packaging conveyor weighers....More
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking input on a proposed regulatory approach for Near Infrared (NIR) instruments used for trade purposes. NIR instruments are an innovative alternative to the traditional trade measuring instruments, and are used by the sugar industry for quality...More
The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science and Science Teaching are Australia's most highly regarded national science prizes. Nominations for the prizes open at the start of each year, with the successful nominees awarded at the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science gala dinner later in the year. More
We are undertaking a review of innovation metrics . The aim of the review is to develop a suite of metrics that more fully capture innovation and thereby support better decision-making in Australia.
To date, we have consulted with over 50 innovation system organisations and experts who...More
Australian, state and territory governments agree that hydrogen has a key role to play in Australia’s future as global demand for hydrogen is increasing. Australia has a natural advantage as a hydrogen supplier, but will need to develop capabilities to make, move, store and use hydrogen.
...More
The annual Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release (acreage release) is a key part of the Australian Government's strategy to encourage petroleum exploration in Australia’s offshore waters. We seek to balance environmental, social and economic considerations in the development of...More
Have your say on the revision of the OIML standard for flow metering systems for liquids other than water.
NMI is seeking comment on the second draft of the revision of OIML R 117: Dynamic measuring systems for liquids other than water.
OIML R 117 – Part 1: Metrological and...More
With assistance from a multi-agency taskforce, we are investigating the impact of use of the ‘Australian Made, Australian Grown’ logo in the complementary medicine sector. In particular, we are looking at vitamin, mineral and supplement products. More
The relationship between new car dealers and manufacturers are subject to the Franchising Code of Conduct, a mandatory code of conduct under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
New car dealers have raised concerns about the fairness of the franchise arrangements with their car...More
The Australian Space Agency is consulting the space sector on proposed cost recovery models for approvals, which will commence on or before 31 August 2019.
Background on cost recovery for space activities
Following a review of the Space Activities Act 1998 , an...More
In November 2017, the government announced changes arising from a review of the consultation and transparency requirements for offshore petroleum (oil and gas) activities.
These reforms will ensure the Australian public has a better understanding of the process used to decide where, when...More
Decommissioning Review
Companies must decommission oil and gas wells, pipelines and other infrastructure no longer needed or in use.
There is a robust regulatory framework in place and a number of smaller decommissioning activities have occurred. However, as the Australian offshore...More
Section 127 of the Australian Jobs Act 2013 requires that a review of the operation of the Act be conducted within five years of its commencement on 27 December 2013. The Department has contracted Quantum Consulting Australia Pty Ltd to undertake the review. The consultant will produce a report...More
This round of consultations has now been completed.
Since its operational launch on 1 July 2018, the Australian Space Agency (the Agency) has been working on its strategic development, investment and engagement plans, and finalising its Charter. This is being done within the context of the...More