We are seeking views of stakeholders on a draft set of principles and actions proposed by APEC’s Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPS TI) to improve the outcomes for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics ( STEM) in the Asia-Pacific region.
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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
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.
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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.
We are seeking your views...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.
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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
The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2009 (the Environment Regulations) made under the Commonwealth Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (OPGGS Act) are scheduled to sunset on 1 April 2019.
The Environment Regulations provide for the...More
The Australian Government delivers employment services to support job seekers who are on income support into work. The world of work is changing and while the current system, jobactive, is delivering good outcomes, we need an employment system that can adapt to the changing landscape. ...More
The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science seeks to better understand the needs of innovative Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in managing and exploiting their intellectual capital. By intellectual capital we mean things like ideas, know-how, branding, data, trade secrets and...More
The Australian Government is reviewing Australia's measurement laws.
The Measurement Law Review aims to identify any aspects of Australia's measurement framework that can be modernised, streamlined or simplified to better meet the needs of a modern economy.
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On 11 May 2018 the Government announced the appointment of Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM to lead the 2018 Review of the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) coexistence framework.
The Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) military testing range covers 122,000 square kilometres in north-west South Australia....More
The Australian Government encourages ongoing investment in, and development of, Australia’s offshore petroleum (oil and gas) resources. The annual Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release (acreage release) is a key part of the strategy to promote offshore oil and gas exploration in...More
The Offshore Minerals Regulations under the Commonwealth Offshore Minerals Act 1994 and associated Acts are scheduled to sunset on 1 October 2018 and 1 April 2019.
The Australian government proposes to remake these without substantive changes.
The offshore minerals industry in Australia...More
On 8 May 2017, the Government announced the $100 million Advanced Manufacturing Fund. The Fund aims to boost innovation, skills and employment in advanced manufacturing. It will support the transition of Australia’s manufacturing sector from traditional processes to high value products in areas...More