Resources
The Australian Government is committed to creating a policy
framework to expand Australia's resource base, increase the
international competitiveness of our resources sector and
improve the regulatory regime, consistent with the
principles of environmental responsibility and sustainable
development.
> National Mine Safety Framework Have your say! Let us know what you think of the final four National Mine Safety Framework (NMSF) strategies. The aim of the NMSF is greater consistency in mine health and safety regulation across Australia. |  | > Radioactive Waste Management The Australian Government is committed to the safe and secure management of radioactive waste generated from activities undertaken on its behalf. |
> Timor-Leste Capacity Building A small team of the Department's officers worked in Dili from early February to the end of June 2008 to build administrative capacity and assist the transition of the Timor Sea Designated Authority to the new Timor-Leste National Petroleum Authority. The National Petroleum Authority commenced on 1 July 2008. | > Transport Fuels The Department provides an overview of transport fuels including petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as well as publishing comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions concerning these fuels. The ACCC's report into Petrol Prices and Australian Consumers 2007 and the Australian Government's response can also be accessed from this web page. |