The Montara Commission of Inquiry was established to report on an oil and gas leak in the Montara oil field in the Timor Sea. The Inquiry was undertaken in accordance with Part 9.10A of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006.
As part of this inquiry, the Commissioner...More
Have your say on the revision of OIML's document on automatic gravimetric filling instruments.
NMI is seeking comment on the revision of OIML R 61 Automatic Gravimetric Filling Instruments:
Part 1: Metrological and Technical Requirements and Part 2: Metrological Controls and...More
In line with the Government’s vision to enable growth and productivity for globally competitive industries, the 2014-15 Budget set a new direction for industry policy with the establishment of the $484.2 million Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme which will be delivered through the new...More
In support of the government’s National Industry Investment and Competitiveness Agenda, and as part of the broader reform to the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system, the Industry Skills Fund (the Fund) will address workforce capability issues impacting on the ability of Australian...More
The Australian Government is committed to ensuring Australia has an appropriate facility for the management of radioactive waste created within Australia.
The Government’s approach to securing a site is consistent with leading practice for the management of low level and intermediate level...More
The Australian Government was elected on a platform of signature economic reforms that focus on deregulation, competition and productivity.
Energy is an enabler of economic growth and the Energy White Paper is central to the Government’s plan for a strong and prosperous economy.
Reliable...More
More than ever before the Australian economy needs to grow and adapt in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Solutions to our nation’s economic, environmental and social challenges need to be driven by the application of innovative research by those with the capacity to make a...More
During 2014-15, the Department of Industry is undertaking a high-level strategic review of the framework governing oil and gas resource management in Commonwealth waters to ensure that the framework is fine tuned to support timely and efficient commercial investment, exploration and development....More
The National Survey of Research Commercialisation (NSRC) is being reviewed to help strengthen and streamline the data collection regarding commercialisation of publicly funded research in Australia, and to ensure alignment with current and emerging policy objectives for research commercialisation...More
The IP Toolkit has been developed to offer guidance and provide the tools necessary to simplify and improve discussions around IP in research collaborations. It provides information and resources to help establish the terms for managing and using IP in collaborative activities.
It also aims to...More
The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (‘Premises Standards’ or 'Standards') came into effect on 1 May 2011. The Standards aim to provide people with disability with dignified access to buildings and provide certainty to industry it is are complying with the...More
As part of the Australian Government's commitment to reducing regulatory burden, the National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking input on a review of the National Instrument Test Procedures (NITPs).
NITPs detail the procedures for testing the accuracy of measuring instruments, such as...More
Public concern over country of origin labelling has resulted in numerous inquiries, reports and proposals in recent years. These processes have questioned the robustness and clarity of the current framework. It is clear that consumers find the current country of origin framework for food...More
The Australian Government is developing a comprehensive science policy that will be underpinned by a strategy for a science nation in which scientific thinking and applied science can be found in all sectors of our economy.
A paper from the Chief Scientist, released in September 2014, set out...More
The National Measurement Institute is seeking feedback on pattern approval standards for electricity meters used for trade.
The National Measurement Institute sought feedback on pattern approval standards for electricity meters used for trade. The consultation paper is available to download:...More
NMI's Consultation Paper sought feedback on new pattern approval requirements for non-automatic weighing instruments.
NMI's Consultation Paper [270KB PDF] sought feedback on new pattern approval requirements for non-automatic weighing instruments.
Response to the Consultation Paper -...More
The National Measurement Institute is seeking feedback on new pattern approval requirements for non-automatic weighing instruments.
The National Measurement Institute is seeking feedback on new pattern approval requirements for non-automatic weighing instruments. The consultation paper is...More
The Department of Industry and Science, on behalf of the Australian Government, is seeking feedback from users of business.gov.au to inform the ongoing development of the site. More
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey on the Department of Industry, Innovation and Sciences websites related to energy. Your responses will help us improve how we help Australians understand and use energy.
We are particularly interested in your experience of the following...More
The Australian Government is focused on improving productivity and encouraging innovation in the Australian economy. It has undertaken a deregulation agenda focused on eliminating inefficient and unnecessary regulations on businesses, individuals and the community.
The National Trade...More
The Australian Government is now reviewing the rules around measurement markings on packaging.
Part 4 of the National Trade Measurement Regulations 2009 governs measurement markings that show customers the exact weight or volume of the product they are buying. For example, the “330ml” mark...More
The Australian Government is committed to ensuring Australia has an appropriate facility for the management of radioactive waste created within Australia.
Australia's radioactive waste results from the use of radioactive materials in medicine, research and industry. Relatively small amounts of...More
Consumers have called for greater clarity around the origin of the food they buy so they can make more informed purchasing decisions. The Australian Government and state and territory governments are addressing this long standing issue.
You can have your say on the potential impacts of...More
The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, as part of its commitment to the continuous improvement of Australian industry policies and programmes, is conducting an evaluation of the following tariff concession items that relate to inputs to manufacturing:
46 (raw materials)
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The Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) Program requires energy efficiency information to be provided in most cases when commercial office space of 2,000 square metres or more is offered for sale or lease. The aim of the program is to improve the energy efficiency of Australia's large office...More
The annual Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release (the acreage release) is a key part of the Australian Government's strategy to encourage petroleum exploration in Australia’s offshore waters. The acreage release is underpinned by Australia's stable economic environment and...More
A consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) has been prepared to examine options to improve the energy efficiency of air conditioners and chillers. Policy changes considered by the RIS include the costs and benefits of introducing a ‘zoned’ energy rating label that provides location...More
What is the Space Activities Act 1998?
The Space Activities Act 1998 (Act), Space Activities Regulations 2001 (Regulations), and the Space Activities (Scientific or Educational Organisations) Guidelines 2015 create a regulatory framework for civilian space activities in Australia, as...More
The R&D tax incentive encourages industry investment in R&D.
The review aims to identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and integrity of the R&D Tax Incentive, including by sharpening its focus on encouraging additional R&D expenditure.
As part of this review, we are seeking...More
The Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) military land testing range covers 122,000 square kilometres in north-west South Australia. In 2010–11, an Australian Government review of the WPA (the Hawke Review) recommended that while the Department of Defence should remain the primary user of the area,...More