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
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 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 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 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
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 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.
The Scope of...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 Australian Government has announced a ‘once-in-a-generation’ comprehensive review of Australia’s measurement laws.
We are relying on measurement more and more for our everyday activities. Rapid developments in science, technology, industrial production and innovation have, in turn,...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
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
The Australian Government Charging Framework, which includes the Cost Recovery Guidelines, set out the overarching framework under which government entities design, implement and review cost recovered activities. Cost recovery involves government entities charging individuals or non‐government...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 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
As part of the Australian Government's Business Simplification initiative, the National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking input on a review of the acceptance criteria for test results for pattern approval (PA) purposes.
PA confirms that a measuring instrument’s design meets relevant...More
On 19 September 2017, the Australian Government announced it will develop a national Digital Economy Strategy. The strategy will focus on ways governments, businesses and the community can adjust to seize the benefits of digital transformation.
The ‘digital economy’ is not separate to...More
Written submissions and registrations to attend a roundtable meeting closed on 29 August 2017. Roundtable meetings are underway:
Hobart: 24 Aug 1pm–4pm; Level 4, 86 Collins St Hobart
Darwin: 31 Aug 9am–12pm; 76 The Esplanade Darwin
Brisbane: 1 Sep 10am–1pm; Level 12,...More
The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science is seeking the views of industry associations based in Queensland, as well as peak national industry associations, that support businesses operating in Queensland using an online survey.
The Commonwealth is conducting this survey in...More
The National Trade Measurement Regulations (NTMR) 2009 Part 4 defines how measurements related to packaging are controlled. It describes how the name and address of the manufacturer as well as the measurement mark should be displayed on a package. Details around prohibited expressions and...More
NMI has finished reviewing requirements for LPG dispensers relating to the measurement of LPG density.
In 2016-2017 NMI undertook a review of requirements for LPG dispensers relating to the measurement of LPG density.
The review was concluded on 30th June 2017; the outcome of the review...More
The Australian Government has tasked Innovation and Science Australia with developing a Strategic Plan for the Australian innovation, science and research system out to 2030. The Strategic Plan will aim to contribute to the wellbeing and prosperity of all Australians by ensuring that Australia...More
When the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) was launched in December last year, we worked hard to make sure our website had all the information our users needed. Since then, we've launched new funding initiatives, held events and have added more content to our website. It's important...More
The Space Activities Act 1998 , Space Activities Regulations 2001 (Regulations), and the Space Activities (Scientific or Educational Organisations) Guidelines 2015 create a regulatory framework for civilian space activities conducted from Australia, or by Australian nationals outside...More
The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Programme supports multi-year collaborations between industry, researchers and the community.
The government is interested in submissions from the community on one or more possible themes for priority funding future CRC selection rounds over the next two...More
We are seeking further submissions to the Productivity Commission's inquiry into Intellectual Property arrangements.
The final inquiry report examines Australia’s Intellectual Property (IP) system in detail, and makes recommendations to improve its operation.
Read the final report...More
On 18 August 2015, the Government asked the Productivity Commission to undertake an inquiry into Australia's intellectual property arrangements, delivering on a key recommendation from the Competition Policy Review. The Productivity Commission completed its public inquiry on 23 September 2016. ...More
The annual Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release is a key part of the Australian Government's strategy to encourage petroleum exploration in Australia’s offshore waters.
The inclusion of an acreage release area means that companies can apply to explore in that area, it does not...More