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The Australian Government is examining Australia’s research and development (R&D) system. We welcome input from anyone with an interest in optimising our R&D system.

We’re seeking feedback on how the Australian Government can introduce guardrails for AI in high-risk settings. New guardrails will help support the safe and responsi...

We invite organisations, community groups, research institutes, government departments, businesses, startups, thought leaders, and industries to participate by submi...

We want your views on how we can establish an industry to decommission offshore oil and gas infrastructure in Australia.

Have your say on the draft National Science and Research Priorities to provide direction for our science system.

We want to hear your views on how Australia can mitigate AI risks and support responsible practices to increase public trust and uptake of this transformational tech...

We are seeking your views on refreshing Australia's science and research priorities and statement to provide direction for our science system.

Have your say on our plan for seafood country of origin labelling in the hospitality sector.

We are conducting public consultation on extending the operation of the ADGSM past 1 January 2023, until 1 January 2030. Your submission will influence the advise gi...

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is proposing options for a regulatory framework to support accurate measurements made using electric vehicle charging statio...

The GHG acreage release will provide companies the opportunity to explore for offshore carbon dioxide injection and storage locations.

We are consulting on offshore policy settings to support the Australian Government’s Future Gas Strategy.

Preparations are underway to introduce mandatory country of origin labelling for seafood in hospitality settings (seafood CoOL).

We are holding information sessions and roundtables about the discussion paper for the Strategic Examination of Research and Development. Register your interest to a...

We are seeking expressions of interest from Australian quantum technology companies to join the Australian quantum delegation to Expo 2025 Osaka in May.

Express your interest in taking part in consultations for version 2 of the Voluntary AI Safety Standard (VAISS) in early 2025.

We want to understand how the new Offshore Decommissioning Directorate can best support offshore oil and gas decommissioning activity in Australia.

We are seeking feedback on the second Committee Draft (2CD) of the review of OIML R 46 electricity meters.

The National Measurement Institute is seeking feedback on the Australian pattern approval requirements for evidential breath analysers.

The Australian Space Agency is seeking input on a potential Australian sustainability of space activities policy.

The Anti-Dumping Commission is seeking feedback on proposed Terms of Reference for the International Trade Remedies Forum, giving the forum a framework to operate.

We are inviting feedback on the exposure draft of the remake of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety) Regulations 2009 (Safety Regulations).

The Australian Space Agency is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the rules for space and high power rocket activities.

We’re seeking feedback on the revision of the first committee draft of OIML R 76. This is the international measurement standard for non-automatic weighing instrumen...

We’re seeking stakeholder feedback on the performance and effectiveness of the 2019-20 and 2020-21 rounds of the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI).

We’re consulting on opportunities to support the future growth of Australia’s green metals industry.

The National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator is seeking feedback from industry stakeholders.

The Australian Government is seeking feedback on draft guidance for the removal of oil and gas property and sea dumping of infrastructure in Commonwealth waters.

The Australian Space Agency is seeking expressions of interest from Australian industry and academia to join a delegation to the European Astronaut Centre alongside ...

The Australian Space Agency is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for discussions on niche Australian technology capabilities.

We’re seeking views on the consultation requirements for offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage activities.

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has developed a general certificate of approval for electric vehicle supply equipment based on OIML G 22:2022.

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has been working to revise NITP 14 – National Instrument Test Procedures for Utility Meters.

Australia, we’re going to the Moon. The Australian Space Agency wants you to be part of history and help choose the name for Australia’s first lunar rover.

The Australian Government is developing a Future Gas Strategy. We’re seeking input to help us plan for the future and support Australia, and our region’s, transition...

We are seeking feedback on the first committee draft of OIML R 76 international measurement standard for non-automatic weighing instruments.

We want to understand the challenges and opportunities for developing Australia’s RNA sector.

Have your say on the draft recommendations for improving diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Your feedback will help shape our fina...

We are seeking responses to the issues paper to inform the updated Critical Minerals List.

We want your feedback on 2 proposed options for country of origin labelling for seafood in hospitality.

We’re seeking your input on the development and implementation of the Industry Growth Program to support SMEs to commercialise projects and grow their business.

We are seeking feedback on areas proposed for the 2023 offshore greenhouse gas (GHG) storage acreage release.

We’re seeking feedback on proposed changes to the data management and reporting provisions of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management ...

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is working with the International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML) to review the international standard for water mete...

We are seeking feedback on activities for phase 1 of decommissioning the Northern Endeavour that enable towing.

Australian Government agencies are invited to submit a challenge for the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) renewables and low emissions round.

We are seeking your views to inform the development of a National Robotics Strategy for Australia.

We want to hear about your experiences with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This will help shape a vision for increased diversity, engagemen...

Have your say on how reforms to the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism should be realised.

We are seeking responses to an issues paper on battery manufacturing in Australia.

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is working with the International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML) to review the international standard for water mete...

Have your say on the 2023 Critical Minerals Strategy.

Give your feedback and help shape the implementation of the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF).

We are undertaking an impact evaluation of the Australian Industry Participation (AIP) policy.

The Australian Government is reviewing and refreshing Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy.

We are seeking feedback and insights on the proposed framework for the National Quantum Strategy.

We want your feedback on the List of critical technologies in the national interest.

Give your feedback on how we can secure our domestic gas supply.

We are conducting a public webinar on the R&A Roadmap to engage with the wider community in Australia and worldwide.

We are seeking feedback on draft grant opportunity guidelines for the Critical Minerals Accelerator Initiative (CMAI).

We are seeking feedback on quantum technologies in Australia to help shape our quantum future.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to the rules for space launch and high power rocket activities.

We are consulting on artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision making regulations. We are seeking your views on how our regulatory settings and systems can...

We are conducting a public webinar on the Earth Observation from Space Roadmap (EO Roadmap) to engage with the wider community in Australia and worldwide.

We are launching the draft R&DTI Determination on clinical trials, Phase I-III, for an unapproved therapeutic good for feedback

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on pattern approval requirements and test procedures for hydrogen dispensers for vehicles.

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on new international standard for electric vehicle charging stations.

We are seeking feedback on the exposure draft of the remake of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2009 (Environment Regulati...

The government releases areas in Australian Commonwealth waters for oil and gas exploration each year.

Our department is inviting feedback on draft offshore oil and gas guidelines and factsheets. We want to know if they are easy to understand and action.

The National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) has recently completed an internal review of its 2016-17 cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS).

The Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI) scheme commenced in 2018. The incentive aims to increase the amount of investment in junior minerals exploration com...

The Industry Research and Development Act 1986 supports the administration of the Research and Development Tax Incentive. Two legislative instruments under the act ...

As part of the process of declaring a site for the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility, our department is collecting comment(s) from nominators of land an...

The Dumping and Subsidy Manual helps you make sense of the anti-dumping and countervailing system. It details how the system works and how the Anti-Dumping Commissio...

NMI is proposing to amend the pattern approval standard for water meters, NMI R 49-1, to include additional pressure loss classes. As part of this process, we are s...

Our department supports Australian businesses to access the R&D Tax Incentive each year. It allows businesses to claim a tax offset for the research and development ...

The Measurement Law Review aims to identify aspects of Australia's measurement framework that can be modernised, streamlined or simplified to better meet the needs o...

We are seeking stakeholder feedback and submissions on proposed amendments to the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (OPGGS Act). The consultati...

The purpose of the Australian Space Agency is to transform and grow a globally respected national space industry that lifts the broader economy and improves the live...

The Australian Government agreed to introduce a partial cost recovery model for the assessment of applications under the Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 (the 2...

We’re in the second phase of our review of the Disability (Access to Premises – Building) Standards 2010.

The Australian Space Agency aims to grow and transform a globally respected national space industry. To achieve our broader goal of tripling the size of the space se...

The annual Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release is a key part of the Australian Government's strategy to encourage petroleum exploration in Australia’s off...

Australia’s offshore oil and gas industry has reliably supported Australia’s energy security and economic activity through over 50 years of safe and responsible deve...

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic government and industry have worked together to rapidly address critical supply needs. This experience taught us that we need to be ...

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking submissions from stakeholders on a proposal to update Australia’s pattern approval and verification test procedur...

Our department is consulting on the development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan. It will help us maximise the benefits of AI for all Australians and manage...

The Australian Government is committed to exploring options for a prospective national gas reservation policy. This aims to ensure Australian gas users get the ener...

As part of the 2020-21 Budget the government will invest $1.5 billion in a Modern Manufacturing Strategy. The Strategy is key to the Government’s JobMaker plan. It w...

The NMI conducted a consultation during October/November 2020 in relation to the proposed revision of the Sampling and Test Procedures for Prepackaged Products. The ...

The NMI conducted a consultation during October/November 2020 in relation to the proposed revision of NITP 5.1 – National Instrument Test Procedures for Fuel Dispens...

This survey seeks information to support the development of a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Systems Capability Map, which is being led by the ...

The Australian Government wants to ensure that the standard patent system is as accessible as possible to Australia’s SMEs to protect their inventions in Australia a...

The Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&DTI) helps offset some of the costs that businesses invest into eligible R&D. Our department is working on a number of ...

The law says we need to review the Premises Standards every 5 years. This is our second review and we’re in the discovery phase. We want to hear from anyone affecte...

The complementary medicines sector has called for greater access to Australian origin claims for its products. The Australian Government, with the agreement of stat...

Australia’s anti-dumping system aims to remedy the injury caused by dumped and subsidised goods on Australian manufacturers and producers.

Our department is committed to supporting Australian businesses to access the R&D Tax Incentive each year to allow businesses to claim a tax offset for the research ...

The Australian Space Agency aims to grow and transform a globally respected national space industry. To achieve our broader goal of tripling the size of the space se...