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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. Status: Closed Open 11 February 2025 Close 11 April 2025 | Closed | 11 February 2025 | 11 April 2025 |
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... Status: Closed Open 4 September 2024 Close 4 October 2024 | Closed | 4 September 2024 | 4 October 2024 |
We want your views on how we can establish an industry to decommission offshore oil and gas infrastructure in Australia. Status: Closed Open 13 September 2023 Close 20 October 2023 | Closed | 13 September 2023 | 20 October 2023 |
Have your say on the draft National Science and Research Priorities to provide direction for our science system. Status: Closed Open 6 September 2023 Close 29 September 2023 | Closed | 6 September 2023 | 29 September 2023 |
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... Status: Closed Open 31 May 2023 Close 4 August 2023 | Closed | 31 May 2023 | 4 August 2023 |
We are seeking your views on refreshing Australia's science and research priorities and statement to provide direction for our science system. Status: Closed Open 22 February 2023 Close 6 April 2023 | Closed | 22 February 2023 | 6 April 2023 |
Have your say on our plan for seafood country of origin labelling in the hospitality sector. Status: Closed Open 22 December 2022 Close 15 March 2023 | Closed | 22 December 2022 | 15 March 2023 |
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... Status: Closed Open 4 July 2022 Close 19 July 2022 | Closed | 4 July 2022 | 19 July 2022 |
We are consulting on offshore policy settings to support the Australian Government’s Future Gas Strategy. Status: Closed Open 20 March 2025 Close 30 May 2025 | Closed | 20 March 2025 | 30 May 2025 |
Preparations are underway to introduce mandatory country of origin labelling for seafood in hospitality settings (seafood CoOL). Status: Closed Open 19 March 2025 Close 17 April 2025 | Closed | 19 March 2025 | 17 April 2025 |
We are holding information sessions and roundtables about the discussion paper for the Strategic Examination of Research and Development. Register your interest to a... Status: Closed Open 11 February 2025 Close 11 April 2025 | Closed | 11 February 2025 | 11 April 2025 |
We are seeking expressions of interest from Australian quantum technology companies to join the Australian quantum delegation to Expo 2025 Osaka in May. Status: Closed Open 27 January 2025 Close 3 March 2025 | Closed | 27 January 2025 | 3 March 2025 |
We want to understand how the new Offshore Decommissioning Directorate can best support offshore oil and gas decommissioning activity in Australia. Status: Closed Open 15 December 2024 Close 28 February 2025 | Closed | 15 December 2024 | 28 February 2025 |
We are inviting feedback on the exposure draft of the remake of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety) Regulations 2009 (Safety Regulations). Status: Closed Open 3 September 2024 Close 2 October 2024 | Closed | 3 September 2024 | 2 October 2024 |
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). Status: Closed Open 12 June 2024 Close 23 August 2024 | Closed | 12 June 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
We’re consulting on opportunities to support the future growth of Australia’s green metals industry. Status: Closed Open 30 May 2024 Close 14 July 2024 | Closed | 30 May 2024 | 14 July 2024 |
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. Status: Closed Open 21 May 2024 Close 2 August 2024 | Closed | 21 May 2024 | 2 August 2024 |
We’re seeking views on the consultation requirements for offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage activities. Status: Closed Open 11 January 2024 Close 8 March 2024 | Closed | 11 January 2024 | 8 March 2024 |
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... Status: Closed Open 2 October 2023 Close 27 November 2023 | Closed | 2 October 2023 | 27 November 2023 |
We want to understand the challenges and opportunities for developing Australia’s RNA sector. Status: Closed Open 20 August 2023 Close 16 October 2023 | Closed | 20 August 2023 | 16 October 2023 |
Have your say on the draft recommendations for improving diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Your feedback will help shape our fina... Status: Closed Open 14 August 2023 Close 8 September 2023 | Closed | 14 August 2023 | 8 September 2023 |
We are seeking responses to the issues paper to inform the updated Critical Minerals List. Status: Closed Open 26 July 2023 Close 17 August 2023 | Closed | 26 July 2023 | 17 August 2023 |
We want your feedback on 2 proposed options for country of origin labelling for seafood in hospitality. Status: Closed Open 3 July 2023 Close 3 August 2023 | Closed | 3 July 2023 | 3 August 2023 |
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. Status: Closed Open 27 June 2023 Close 30 July 2023 | Closed | 27 June 2023 | 30 July 2023 |
We are seeking feedback on areas proposed for the 2023 offshore greenhouse gas (GHG) storage acreage release. Status: Closed Open 19 May 2023 Close 30 June 2023 | Closed | 19 May 2023 | 30 June 2023 |
We’re seeking feedback on proposed changes to the data management and reporting provisions of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management ... Status: Closed Open 2 May 2023 Close 30 June 2023 | Closed | 2 May 2023 | 30 June 2023 |
We are seeking feedback on activities for phase 1 of decommissioning the Northern Endeavour that enable towing. Status: Closed Open 30 April 2023 Close 12 May 2023 | Closed | 30 April 2023 | 12 May 2023 |
Australian Government agencies are invited to submit a challenge for the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) renewables and low emissions round. Status: Closed Open 10 April 2023 Close 8 May 2023 | Closed | 10 April 2023 | 8 May 2023 |
We are seeking your views to inform the development of a National Robotics Strategy for Australia. Status: Closed Open 4 April 2023 Close 7 May 2023 | Closed | 4 April 2023 | 7 May 2023 |
We want to hear about your experiences with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This will help shape a vision for increased diversity, engagemen... Status: Closed Open 2 March 2023 Close 29 May 2023 | Closed | 2 March 2023 | 29 May 2023 |
Have your say on how reforms to the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism should be realised. Status: Closed Open 9 February 2023 Close 23 February 2023 | Closed | 9 February 2023 | 23 February 2023 |
We are seeking responses to an issues paper on battery manufacturing in Australia. Status: Closed Open 3 February 2023 Close 17 March 2023 | Closed | 3 February 2023 | 17 March 2023 |
Have your say on the 2023 Critical Minerals Strategy. Status: Closed Open 2 December 2022 Close 3 February 2023 | Closed | 2 December 2022 | 3 February 2023 |
Give your feedback and help shape the implementation of the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF). Status: Closed Open 29 November 2022 Close 7 February 2023 | Closed | 29 November 2022 | 7 February 2023 |
We are undertaking an impact evaluation of the Australian Industry Participation (AIP) policy. Status: Closed Open 20 November 2022 Close 19 December 2022 | Closed | 20 November 2022 | 19 December 2022 |
The Australian Government is reviewing and refreshing Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy. Status: Closed Open 21 October 2022 Close 2 December 2022 | Closed | 21 October 2022 | 2 December 2022 |
We are seeking feedback and insights on the proposed framework for the National Quantum Strategy. Status: Closed Open 4 October 2022 Close 5 November 2022 | Closed | 4 October 2022 | 5 November 2022 |
We want your feedback on the List of critical technologies in the national interest. Status: Closed Open 21 August 2022 Close 7 October 2022 | Closed | 21 August 2022 | 7 October 2022 |
Give your feedback on how we can secure our domestic gas supply. Status: Closed Open 31 July 2022 Close 22 August 2022 | Closed | 31 July 2022 | 22 August 2022 |
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... Status: Closed Open 17 March 2022 Close 20 May 2022 | Closed | 17 March 2022 | 20 May 2022 |