[Australia]: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

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Headquarters​

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Industry House, Civic, Australian Capital Territory​

Ministers​

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Minister for Industry and Science	The Honourable Senator Kim Carr
Minister for Energy	The Honourable Senator Stephen Conroy
Minister for Resources	The Honourable Craig Emerson, MP
Assistant Minister for Industry and Science	The Honourable Richard Marles, MP
Assistant Minister for Energy	The Honourable Bob McMullan, MP
Secretary of the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources	Dr. Don Russell
Chief Scientist	Professor Alan Finkel

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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Overview​

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is an Australian Government agency that is responsible for scientific research and its commercial and industrial applications. CSIRO works with leading organisations around the world. From its headquarters in Canberra, CSIRO maintains more than 50 sites across Australia as well as in France and the United States. Among the developments by CSIRO have been the invention of atomic absorption spectroscopy, essential components of early Wi-Fi technology, the first commercially successful polymer banknote, the invention of the insect repellent Aerogard, and the introduction of a series of biological controls into Australia, such as myxomatosis and rabbit calicivirus for the control of rabbit populations.

Headquarters​

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CSIRO Headquarters, Campbell, Australian Capital Territory​

Personnel

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Scientists	6,600

Research Business Units

Unit:	Area of Research:	Staffing:	Locations:
Agriculture and Food	Crops - Providing genetic solutions to improve yield, protect crops from major diseases and insect pests, and apply modern pre‐breeding and breeding technologies to increase the productivity and value of major Australian food and beverage crops. Livestock and Aquaculture - Delivering genetic and animal management technologies to transform the breeding, health, monitoring, nutrition, production and sustainability of the livestock and aquaculture sectors. Systems - Providing innovative farming systems that improve agricultural productivity and resilience under economic and environmental variability. Sustainability - Delivering pathways and technology for sustainable and inclusive agri‐food and fibre systems. Food - Science that underpins the development and delivery of healthy, safe and sustainable foods, food ingredients and beverages.	1,500x Scientists	CSIRO Armidale CSIRO Boorow Agricultural Research Station CSIRO Myall Vale CSIRO Irymple CSIRO Werribee (Food Innovation Centre) CSIRO Werribee, South Road CSIRO Bribie Island CSIRO Coopers Plains CSIRO Forest Hill CSIRO Toowoomba CSIRO Woodstock CSIRO Waite Campus CSIRO Sandy Bay CSIRO Ginninderra CSIRO Montpellier, France (European Laboratory)
Land and Water	Industry Environments Water Security Living Landscapes Sustainability Pathways	800x Scientists	CSIRO Albury CSIRO Cairns CSIRO Dutton Park (Ecosciences Precinct) CSIRO St Lucia (Queensland Biosciences Precinct) CSIRO Townsville (Australian Tropical Sciences and Innovation Precinct) CSIRO Floreat (Centre for Environment and Life Sciences) CSIRO Crace CSIRO Black Mountain CSIRO Montpellier, France (European Laboratory)
Health and Biosecurity	Implementing platforms, monitoring technologies, emergency response approaches to respond and prepare Australia against health and biosecurity risks to create resilient human populations, environments, and industries. Accelerating the technologically and digitally driven transformation of Australia's healthcare and biosecurity systems. Improving the health and wellbeing of all Australians with personalised or precision health technologies and individual-centric health interventions.	700x Scientists	CSIRO Westmead CSIRO North Ryde CSIRO Parkville CSIRO Herston (Australian eHealth Research Centre) CSIRO Adelaide CSIRO Darwin
Oceans and Atmosphere	Climate Intelligence Climate, Atmosphere and Ocean Interactions Sustainable Marine Futures Coastal and Oceanic Systems	500x Scientists	CSIRO Aspendale CSIRO Dutton Park (Ecosciences Precinct) CSIRO Crawley (Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre) CSIRO Hobart
Mineral Resources	Exploration Geoscience Resource Engineering Process Science and Engineering Resource Characterisation On-line Analysis Data Analytics and Decision Support Mine Safety and Carbon Capture Techniques Social and Environmental Science	500x Scientists	CSIRO Pullenvale (Queensland Centre for Advanced Techonologies) CSIRO Waterford CSIRO Kensington (Australian Resources Research Centre)
Manufacturing	New Metals and Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) Batteries and Innovative Energy Solutions Advanced Fibres, Resins and Chemicals Prototyping and Engineered Systems Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals (small molecule and biological) Medical Technologies – drug delivery, biomedical materials and diagnostics Materials Characterisation	300x Scientists	CSIRO Lindfield CSIRO Clayton
Space and Astronomy	Satellite and Space Communication Technologies Earth Observation Data Analytics Robotics and Remote Operations Space Life Sciences	300x Scientists	CSIRO Marsfield CSIRO Geraldton
Data61	Drive the development and adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Australia, including through our leadership of the new National Artificial Intelligence Centre and the Next Generation AI Graduates Program. Put digital science and technology at the heart of Australia's recovery and resilience, to help solve our immediate challenges and to anticipate and prepare for future ones. Reinvent the way science is done, using digital to revolutionise the future of scientific discovery, using technologies such as AI.	200x Scientists	CSIRO Eveleigh
Energy	Energy Systems - addresses the challenge of transitioning Australia's current centralised electricity grid system to a low-emissions, more distributed future state, while maintaining energy affordability and reliability. Energy Technologies - conducts analysis, modelling, design, development and demonstration activities to support the deployment of high-efficiency, low-emission energy technologies, utilising resources that from coal to renewable energy sources. Energy Resources - focuses on identifying and enabling new opportunities for the sustainable development and processing of Australia's conventional, primarily offshore, oil and gas energy resources and onshore gas. This includes addressing poorly understood environmental and social impacts.	200x Scientists	CSIRO Newcastle
CSIRO in the United States of America	The United States of America is the CSIRO's largest international partner. The CSIRO has long-standing and extensive relationships with the US government, universities, national laboratories and industry. CSIRO is providing funding for Australian researchers to travel to the USA to undertake a range of collaborative research activities in battery technology. CSIRO has joined with the United States' National Science Foundation (NSF) to accelerate joint research, and initiatives in areas of mutual priority between Australia and the United States. CSIRO has joined with Boeing to advance innovation in space sciences, advanced materials, data analytics, energy and direct manufacturing. CSIRO are deepening their relationship with the United States Geological Survey to support the global energy transition.	200x Scientists	CSIRO San Francisco Australian Embassy, Washington D.C. Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Seattle

National Facilities and Collections

Collections

Collection:	Description:	Staffing:	Location:
Australian National Algae Culture Collection	The Australian National Algae Culture Collection (ANACC) holds 1000 strains of more than 300 microalgae species, housed in a purpose-built facility at our Hobart site in Tasmania. ANACC is an internationally significant biological resource for scientific research on Australia's microalgal biodiversity.	20x Scientists	CSIRO Hobart, Tasmania
Australian Tree Seed Centre	The Australian Tree Seed Centre collects, researches and supplies quality, fully documented tree seeds to both domestic and overseas customers. Collections of seed are sourced from wild populations and genetically improved seed from our domestication and improvement programs.	20x Scientists	Australian National Botanic Gardens, Australian Capital Territory
Australian National Fish Collection	The Australian National Fish Collection (ANFC) helps sustainably manage Australia’s marine biodiversity. The ANFC partner with researchers both nationally and globally to support marine research and ecologically sustainable management. The collection has grown to house more than 160,000 fish specimens representing 3,700 species.	20x Scientists	CSIRO Hobart, Tasmania
Australian National Insect Collection	The Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) is recognised both nationally and internationally as a major research collection. It is the world's largest collection of Australian insects and related groups such as mites, spiders, nematodes and centipedes, housing over 12 million specimens. The ANIC is a critical and authoritative resource for systematics, evolutionary biology, ecology, natural resource management, biosecurity and biogeography.	20x Scientists	Australian National Botanic Gardens, Australian Capital Territory
Australian National Herbarium	The Australian National Herbarium (ANH) is one of the largest plant collections in the country, providing crucial information on native plants and weeds in Australia and the region. The ANH has more than one million plant specimens, making it one of the largest and most significant plant collections in the country. Groups that are particularly well-represented in the ANH’s collections include eucalypts, wattles, lilly pillies, melaleucas, orchids, mosses, lichens, fungi, and plants from Papua New Guinea.	20x Scientists	Australian National Botanic Gardens, Australian Capital Territory
Australian National Soil Archive	The Australian National Soil Archive is an important and fundamental resource for current and future soil research. It holds 80,000 archived specimens collected from 23,000 sites across Australia. The archive is a valuable resource for a range of soil studies, including carbon assessments, fertiliser and erosion studies and to study changes in soil condition over time.	20x Scientists	CSIRO Black Mountain, Australian Capital Territory
Australian National Wildlife Collection	The Australian National Wildlife Collection (ANWC) is the official Commonwealth collection of Australia's land vertebrates and covers birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. The ANWC holds almost 200,000 irreplaceable scientific specimens of wildlife, including skins, skeletons, specimens in spirit, bird egg collections, a wildlife sound library and frozen tissue.	20x Scientists	CSIRO Crace, Australian Capital Territory
Australian Tropical Herbarium	The Australian Tropical Herbarium is an amalgamation of three regional collections, comprising of about 180,000 specimens that are pressed, dried and mounted on herbarium sheets held in the Collection Room, and about 18,000 specimens that are preserved in 70% ethanol held in the Spirit Room.	20x Scientists	CSIRO Cairns, Queensland
Atlas of Living Australia	The Atlas of Living Australia is Australia’s national biodiversity database. A collaboration between CSIRO, Australia's museums and herbaria, universities, and the Australian Government established the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA); a national project focused on making biodiversity information accessible and usable. It provides free, online access to information about Australia's amazing biodiversity. It supports research, environmental monitoring, conservation planning, education, and biosecurity activities.	20x Scientists	Online
Cape Grim Air Archive	The Cape Grim Air Archive (CGAA) is a facility of the Bureau of Meteorology's Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station, Tasmania, that aims to collect air samples starting from 1978. The place was chosen for sampling because air masses there are unaffected by landmasses, with wind coming from the Southern Ocean. More than 170 samples are stored in the archive which is located at CSIRO Aspendale. Using samples from the archive, measurements of atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases, ozone-depleting substances, and other trace gases are possible.	20x Scientists	Cape Grim, Tasmania CSIRO Aspendale, Victoria

Australia Telescope National Facility

Telescope:	Staffing:	Location:	Image:
Australia Telescope Compact Array	50x Scientists	Narrabri, New South Wales
Parkes Observatory	50x Scientists	Parkes, New South Wales
Mopra Observatory	50x Scientists	Coonabarabran, New South Wales
Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder	50x Scientists	Boolardy Station, Western Australia
Molonglo Observatory Synthesis Telescope	Staffed by the University of Sydney	Hoskinstown, New South Wales
Ceduna Observatory	Staffed by the University of Tasmania	Ceduna, South Australia
Murchison Widefield Array	Staffed by Curtin University	Boolardy Station, Western Australia
Mount Pleasant Observatory	Staffed by the University of Tasmania	Cambridge, Tasmania

Other National Facilities

Facility:	Description:	Staffing:	Location:	Image:
Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness	Description The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) helps protect Australia’s multi-billion dollar livestock and aquaculture industries, and the general public, from emerging infectious disease threats. It is a high-containment facility (Biosafety Level-4) designed to allow scientific research into the most dangerous infectious agents in the world.	200x Scientists	Geelong, Victoria
National Vaccines and Therapeutics Lab	Description The National Vaccine and Therapeutics Lab bolsters Australia's ability to produce vaccines and drug treatments onshore. This national lab helps researchers and industry partners turn vaccine and drug candidates into products manufactured in large quantities for clinical trials.	200x Scientists	Melbourne, Victoria
Pawsey Supercomputing Centre	Description The Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre is a world-class high-performance computing facility accelerating scientific discoveries for Australia's researchers. Pawsey is currently achieving unprecedented results, in domains such as radio astronomy, energy and resources, engineering, bioinformatics and health sciences.	150x Scientists	Perth, Western Australia
Energy Centre and National Solar Energy Centre	Description The CSIRO Energy Centre and National Solar Energy Centre is the headquarters for CSIRO Energy and is a focal point in Australia for energy research. The Energy Centre sets a new benchmark in ecologically sustainable design by showcasing energy generation initiatives, building demand reduction and supply options in conjunction with a significant research and development program across numerous science and engineering domains.	150x Scientists	Newcastle, New South Wales
Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex	Description The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) supports interplanetary spacecraft missions exploring the Solar System and beyond.	100x Scientists	Tidbinbilla, Australian Capital Territory
New Norcia Ground Station	Description The New Norcia Ground Station supports interplanetary spacecraft missions exploring the Solar System and beyond.	50x Scientists	New Norcia, Western Australia
Satellite Earth Station Carnarvon	Description The Satellite Earth Station Carnarvon is a deep space radar that provides space situational awareness on resident space objects in geostationary orbit.	50x Scientists	Carnarvon, Western Australia
West Australian Space Centre	Description The West Australian Space Centre is an earth tracking station and satellite data relay facility that consists of the neighbouring Yatharagga Satellite Station, Dongara Satellite Station and Yarragadee Geodetic Observatory.	50x Scientists	Yarragadee Station, Western Australia
Marine National Facility (RV Southern Surveyor)	Description The Marine National Facility (MNF) is Australia's dedicated ocean research capability, funded by the Australian Government and operated by CSIRO on behalf of the nation. From ice edge to equator, the MNF enables world-leading research to increase our understanding of Australia's vast and valuable marine environment.	50x Scientists	Hobart, Tasmania
Alice Springs Satellite Ground Station	Description The Alice Springs Satellite Ground Station hosts 4 satellite ground station antennas and associated infrastructure on behalf of Geoscience Australia. It collects satellite imagery of the Earth from a number of Earth monitoring satellites. This environmental data detects changes in land use over time and is used by government, industry, education and research sectors.	Staffed by Geoscience Australia	Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Australian Space Agency

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Overview​

The Australian Space Agency is an agency of the Australian Government responsible for the development of Australia's commercial aerospace industry, coordinating domestic space activities, identifying opportunities and facilitating international engagement that includes Australian stakeholders. Its headquarters, are located in Lot Fourteen in Adelaide. The Australian Space Discovery Centre, which features exhibits and public information sessions, is also located on site. The Agency has six primary responsibilities: Providing national policy and strategic advice on the civil space sector Coordinating Australia's domestic civil space sector activities Supporting the growth of Australia's space industry and the use of space across the broader economy Leading international civil space engagement Administering space activities legislation and delivering on our international obligations Inspiring the Australian community and the next generation of space entrepreneurs

Headquarters and Main Research Facility​

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Lot Fourteen, Adelaide, South Australia​

Primary Spaceport​

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RAAF Woomera Range Complex, South Australia​

Personnel

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Civilian Personnel	200
Astronauts	0

Spacecraft

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Agency Head (Dr. Megan Clark)

Unit:	Size:	Location:
Space Policy	120x Civilian Personnel	Adelaide
Office of the Space Regulator	80x Civilian Personnel	Adelaide

National Space Capability, Technology and Programs

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Geoscience Australia

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Overview​

Geoscience Australia is a statutory agency of the Government of Australia that carries out geoscientific research. The agency is the government's technical adviser on aspects of geoscience, and serves as the repository of geographic and geological data collated by the Commonwealth. On a user pays basis, the agency offers geospatial services, including topographic maps and satellite imagery. It is also a major contributor to the Australian Government's free, open data collections such as data.gov.au and portal.ga.gov.au. The agency has six strategic priority areas: Building Australia's resource wealth in order to maximise benefits from Australia's minerals and energy resources, now and into the future Ensuring Australia's community safety so that Australian communities are more resilient to natural hazards Securing Australia's water resources in order to optimise and sustain the use of Australia's water resources Managing Australia's marine jurisdictions in order to maximise benefits from the sustainable use of Australia's marine jurisdiction Providing fundamental geographic information in order to understand the location and timing of processes, activities and changes across Australia to inform decision-making for both natural and built environments Maintaining geoscience knowledge and capability in order to maintain an enduring and accessible knowledge base and capability to enable evidence-based policy and decision-making by government, industry and the community Geoscience Australia's activities have expanded and today it has responsibility for meeting the Australian Government's geoscience requirements. This role takes the Agency well beyond its historic focus on resource development and topographic mapping to topics as diverse as natural hazards such as tsunamis and earthquakes, environmental issues, including the impacts of climate change, groundwater research, marine and coastal research, carbon capture and storage and vegetation monitoring as well as Earth observations from space. Geoscience Australia's remit also extends beyond the Australian landmass to Australia's vast marine jurisdiction.

Headquarters and Main Research Facility​

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Geoscience Australia Headquarters, Symonston, Australian Capital Territory​

Joint Geological and Geophysical Research Station (Station PS03)​

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ANZAC Hill, Alice Springs, Northern Territory​

The Joint Geological and Geophysical Research Station (JGGRS) is a seismic monitoring and detonation detection station jointly operated between Geoscience Australia and the United States Air Force. Located at the foot of ANZAC Hill in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, it was established in 1955 as part of a global network to identify clandestine underground explosions. The facility is also a comprehensive seismological observatory: recording earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and man-made explosions. Up to twenty boreholes were created around Schwarz Crescent. Each houses a broadband seismometer buried to depths of about 30 metres that feed continuous waveform data to the operations centre.

Australian National Seismograph Network​

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Geoscience Australia operate and maintain the ANSN, a network of over 100 seismic stations across Australia and islands in the Pacific, Southern and the Indian Oceans. The seismic data collected by the ANSN is used for earthquake detection, measurement and location confirmation. The network also participates in aftershock monitoring. Following an earthquake, temporary teams with seismometers are rapidly deployed to areas near the earthquake epicentre to record details of any aftershocks. This data is used for earthquake characterisation and hazard assessment.

Australian Man-Made Hazard Monitoring Network​

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Geoscience Australia operates 11 man-made hazard monitoring facilities across Australia, including 6 seismic stations (to monitor for underground explosions), 4 infrasound stations (to monitor for atmospheric explosions) and one hydroacoustic station (to monitor for underwater explosions).

Australian Geomagnetic Observatory Network​

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Geoscience Australia maintains 8 geomagnetic observatories across Australia as the AGON. Data measured at these observatories show how the Earth's magnetic field changes in the Australian region. This is due to processes taking place beneath the Earth's surface, in the Earth’s upper atmosphere and in the Earth–Sun space environment. AGON real-time data is used to model the geomagnetic field, in resource exploration and exploitation and for scientific research. The resulting geomagnetic information is used for compass-based navigation, magnetic direction finding, and to help protect communities by mitigating the potential hazards caused by geomagnetic storms and other space weather.

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

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Overview​

The Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is Australia's national nuclear organisation and the centre of Australian nuclear expertise. It is a statutory body of the Australian Government formed in 1987 to replace the Australian Atomic Energy Commission. Its head office and main facilities are in southern outskirts of Sydney at Lucas Heights, in the Sutherland Shire. Its mission statement includes: To support the development and implementation of government policies and initiatives in nuclear and related areas, domestically and internationally To operate nuclear science and technology based facilities, for the benefit of industry and the Australian and international research community To undertake research that will advance the application of nuclear science and technology To apply nuclear science, techniques, and expertise to address Australia 's environmental challenges and increase the competitiveness of Australian industry To manufacture and advance the use of radiopharmaceuticals which will improve the health of Australians

Headquarters and Main Research Facility​

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Lucas Heights Campus, Lucas Heights, New South Wales​

Instrument:	Location:	Components:	Image:
Open-Pool Australian Lightwater Reactor (OPAL)	Lucas Heights, New South Wales	ECHIDNA - High-Resolution Neutron Powder Diffractometer PLATYPUS - Time-of-Flight Reflectometer WOMBAT - High-Intensity Neutron Powder Diffractometer KOWARI - Neutron Residual Stress Diffractometer TAIPAN - Thermal 3-Axis Spectrometer KOALA - Laue Diffractometer QUOKKA - Small-Angle Neutron Scattering PELICAN - Cold-Neutron Time-of-Flight Spectrometer SIKA - Cold 3-Axis Spectrometer KOOKABURRA - Ultra-Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (USANS) DINGO - Neutron Radiography, Tomography and Imaging
High Flux Australian Reactor (HIFAR)	Lucas Heights, New South Wales	N/A
Australian Synchrotron (Clayton Campus)	Melbourne, Victoria	Electron Gun Linear Accelerator Booster Synchrotron Storage Ring Vacuum Systems Control System

Australian Institute of Marine Science

Overview​

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is a tropical marine research centre located primarily at Cape Ferguson in the locality of Cape Cleveland, Queensland. The institute's primary function is research for sustainable use and protection of the marine environment. The Institute investigates topics from broad-scale ecology to microbiology. AIMS is committed to the protection and sustainable use of Australia's marine resources. Its research programs support the management of tropical marine environments around the world, with a primary focus on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, the pristine Ningaloo Marine Park in Western Australia and northwest Australia. Areas of research include climate change, coral bleaching, dredging, marine microplastics, ocean acidification, in addition to the monitoring of water quality, sea temperature, various Australian reefs, and marine life. AIMS' headquarters are located on a 207-hectare coastal site 50km from Townsville, Queensland, in a scientific zone surrounded by National Park and Marine Reserve. The location was selected because of its proximity to the geographical centre of the Great Barrier Reef and access to clean seawater. This strategic position provides a fast transition from the sea to the laboratory, a key advantage in marine science. Two smaller offices, in Perth and Darwin, provide direct links for research partners and clients in these regions.

Headquarters and Main Research Facility​

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Cape Ferguson Campus, Cape Cleveland, Queensland​

Vessels​

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RV Solander
RV Cape Ferguson
RV Apollo
RV Aquarius

National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority

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Overview​

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is the Australian Government offshore energy regulator responsible for the health and safety, well integrity and environmental management aspects of offshore oil and gas operations in Australian Commonwealth waters; and in coastal waters where regulatory powers and functions have been conferred by state governments. NOPSEMA was established under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act (OPGGS Act). NOPSEMA is part of the Industry, Science, Energy and Resources portfolio.

Jurisdiction​

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Australian Energy Market Operator

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Overview​

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is a public utility organisation that manages gas and electricity markets in Australia. It manages the National Electricity Market (NEM), the Wholesale Electricity Market in Western Australia (WEM) and the Victorian Gas Transmission Network. AEMO also facilitates electricity and gas full retail contestability, overseeing these retail markets in eastern and southern Australia. It is additionally responsible for national transmission planning for electricity and the establishment of a Short Term Trading Market (STTM) for gas. AEMO is an independent, not-for-profit company with membership comprising state and federal governments (60% membership interest) and energy industry participants (40% membership interest). Around 1,800 people work for AEMO across Australia, including engineers, scientists, economists and IT and digital specialists, in addition to corporate support. AEMO's functions are prescribed in its Constitution and in legislative instruments, such as the National Electricity Law and National Gas Law, as well as Western Australian provisions such as the Electricity System and Market Rules.

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National Electricity Market​

The National Electricity Market (NEM) is an arrangement in Australia's electricity sector for the connection of the electricity transmission grids of the eastern and southern Australia states and territories to create a cross-state wholesale electricity market. The Australian Energy Market Commission develops and maintains the Australian National Electricity Rules (NER), which have the force of law in the states and territories participating in NEM. The Rules are enforced by the Australian Energy Regulator. The day-to-day management of NEM is performed by the Australian Energy Market Operator. NEM operations began on 13 December 1998 and currently covers Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. Western Australia and the Northern Territory are not connected to the NEM. The NEM comprises five regions, with the ACT being in the NSW region. The NEM operates one of the world’s longest interconnected power systems between Port Douglas, Queensland and Port Lincoln, South Australia, with an end-to-end distance of more than 5,000 kilometres, and 40,000 kilometres of high voltage transmissions line. Approximately 40% of NEM generation is consumed in New South Wales, while Victoria and Queensland consume approximately 25% each.

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Transmission Network Service Providers​

Region:	Provider:	Line Length:	Crossborder Interconnectors:	Logo:
Queensland	Powerlink Queensland	13,986km	Terranora Interconnector (to NSW)
New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory	TransGrid	13,957km	Queensland-New South Wales Interconnector Riverlink (to SA)
Victoria	AusNet	6,553km	Victoria-New South Wales Interconnector Murraylink (to SA)
South Australia	ElectraNet	5,591km	Heywood Interconnector (to Victoria)
Tasmania	TasNetworks	3,688km	Basslink (to Victoria)

Australian Energy Market Commission

Overview​

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) was set up by the Council of Australian Governments through the Ministerial Council on Energy in 2005. The AEMC was established by the Australian Energy Market Commission Establishment Act 2004, and commenced in July 2005. The Commission consists of one full-time and two part-time Commissioners. Two Commissioners are appointed by the participating State and Territory jurisdictions and one Commissioner is appointed by the Commonwealth. The AEMC has two roles in relation to the National Electricity Market – as rule maker and as a provider of advice to Ministers on how best to develop energy markets over time. The AEMC actively considers market development when it considers rule change proposals, policy advice and energy market reviews. These rules are binding on the Australian energy market and enforced by the Australian Energy Regulator. The National Gas Rules cover gas transmission and distribution in all participating Australian jurisdictions are developed and maintained by the AEMC. The AEMC is responsible for rule making, market development and policy advice concerning access to natural gas pipelines services and elements of the broader natural gas markets. This is narrower in scope than for the National Electricity Market.

Snowy Hydro Limited

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Overview​

Snowy Hydro Limited is an electricity generation and retailing company in Australia that owns, manages, and maintains the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme that consists of nine hydro-electric power stations and sixteen large dams connected by 145 kilometres (90 mi) of tunnels and 80 kilometres (50 mi) of aqueducts located mainly in the Kosciuszko National Park. Snowy Hydro also owns and operates two gas-fired power stations in Victoria and one in New South Wales, three diesel power stations in South Australia and owns two electricity retailing businesses, Red Energy and Lumo Energy. The company is owned by the Government of Australia and whilst not a statutory corporation, is established by the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Power Act 1949. As part of the company's responsibilities for managing the Snowy Mountain Scheme, Snowy Hydro Limited also collects, stores, and diverts water for irrigation from the Snowy Mountains catchment west to the Murray and Murrumbidgee River systems under what is called the Snowy Water Licence. Granted as part of the Snowy Hydro Corporatisation Act 1997 for fixed five-year terms, this licence prescribes the rights and obligations on the company with respect to the collection, diversion, storage, use, and release of water within the Snowy area. The Snowy Water Licence also imposes some obligations on the company in terms of releasing environmental flows east into the Snowy River and other rivers in the Snowy Mountains region.

Snowy Mountains Scheme​

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Power Station:	Installed Capacity:	Location:
Tumut 3	1,800MW	Talbingo, New South Wales
Murray 1	950MW	Khancoban, New South Wales
Murray 2	550MW	Khancoban, New South Wales
Tumut 1	330MW	Cabramurra, New South Wales
Tumut 2	290MW	Cabramurra, New South Wales
Blowering	80MW	Wereboldera, New South Wales
Guthega	60MW	Munyang, New South Wales
Jounama Small Hydro	15MW	Blowering, New South Wales
Jindabyne Dam Mini Hydro	1MW	Jindabyne, New South Wales
Tumut 3 Mini Hydro	1MW	Talbingo, New South Wales

National Measurement Institute

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Overview​

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is Australia's peak measurement body responsible for biological, chemical, legal and physical measurement and is currently administered within the Australian Government's Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. NMI is Australia's peak measurement organisation, responsible for the national measurement infrastructure, and for maintaining Australia's primary standards of measurement. NMI carries out in-depth research programs and provides the legal and technical framework for disseminating measurement standards for the Australian economy. Working with industry and government, it provides measurement expertise, calibration services, chemical and biological analyses and pattern approval testing. NMI works to support Australia's standards and conformance infrastructure.

IP Australia

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Overview​

IP Australia is an Australian Government agency, responsible for administering intellectual property law in Australia. The agency manages the registration of patents, trade marks, registered designs and plant breeder's rights in Australia. From 1904 until 1998, the responsible government agency was called the Australian Patent Office (APO), which is now a division within IP Australia. The headquarters are located at Discovery House in Canberra, Australia, with offices in some capital cities. IP Australia exercises its authority under a number of Commonwealth laws: Patents Act 1990 Patents Regulations 1991 Trade Marks Act 1995 Trade Marks Regulations 1995 Designs Act 2003 Designs Regulations 2004 Plant Breeder's Rights Act 1994 Plant Breeder's Rights Regulations 1994

Registered IP​

Application Number:	Title:	Type (Patent, Trade Mark, Design Rights or Plant Breeders Rights):	Applicants:	Inventors:	Filing Date:	Effective Date:	Expiry Date:	Status:

AusIndustry

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Overview​

AusIndustry is the Australian Government's business support program, part of the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. It provides business and individuals with innovation grants, clean technology, tax incentives, duty concessions, small business development, industry support, and venture capital. Key activities include: Helping businesses navigate local, state and commonwealth government support Generating business insights to inform and improve policy and programs across government Administering programs and services our department delivers AusIndustry offers timely, place-based business intelligence on local conditions and the impact of government policies and programs on the ground. These insights can inform policy and program delivery by: Sharing business experiences in near real-time, including during natural disasters, supply chain disruptions and other business continuity events Illustrating data trends with compelling real-life examples Sharing what businesses have already told us on particular topics, reducing duplicate efforts

Australian Renewable Energy Agency

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Overview​

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is an independent agency of the Australian federal government, established to manage Australia's renewable energy programs, with the objective of increasing supply and competitiveness of Australian renewable energy sources. ARENA carries out its mission via the following funding programs: Advancing Renewables Program - Development, demonstration and pre-commercial deployment projects. Research and Development - Renewable energy technologies that will increase commercial deployment within Australia. Renewable Energy Venture Capital Fund - fosters skills and management capability. It encourages investment in innovative Australian renewable energy companies to strengthen their chance of success. Innovation Fund - Emerging Australian technologies & businesses that can accelerate Australia's transition to a renewable energy economy. ARENA has listed its three investment priorities and addresses key areas that can help create a smooth transition to renewable energy: Integrating renewables into the electricity system Accelerating hydrogen Supporting industry to reduce emissions

Projects​

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Funding Programs​

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Clean Energy Finance Corporation

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Overview​

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is an Australian Government-owned green bank that invests in clean energy and economy-wide decarbonisation to help achieve Australia's national goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Key focus areas include the energy grid, renewable energy, natural capital and sustainable housing. It is mandated by law to anticipate and respond to the environment and market conditions in which it operates, which may include increasing its investment activities to fill market gaps where the private sector is absent. It is obliged to operate in a way that delivers a positive return for taxpayers across its portfolio, and publishes quarterly reports on its website about its investment commitments. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation Act established the CEFC, set out its purpose and functions, and established arrangements for the Board, CEO and staff.

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Australian Energy Regulator

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Overview​

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) performs economic regulation of the wholesale electricity market and electricity transmission networks in the National Electricity Market (NEM), and enforcement of the National Electricity Law and National Electricity Rules. The AER's current functions are focused on regulating the natural monopoly transmission and distribution sectors of the national electricity market, monitoring the wholesale electricity market and enforcing electricity market rules. The AER's regulatory functions and powers are conferred upon it by the national electricity law and the national electricity rules. Under the national electricity law and national electricity rules, the AER's key responsibilities at the present time include: Regulating the revenues of transmission network service providers by establishing revenue caps Regulating the revenues of distribution network service providers Monitoring the electricity wholesale market Monitoring compliance with the national electricity law, national electricity rules and national electricity regulations Investigating breaches or possible breaches of provisions of the national electricity law, rules and regulations Instituting and conducting enforcement proceedings against relevant market participants Establishing service standards for electricity transmission network service providers Establishing ring-fencing guidelines for business operations with respect to regulated transmission services Exempting network service providers from registration

Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner

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The Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner facilitates the resolution of complaints and community concerns about new major energy infrastructure projects. The Commissioner also assists industry and governments to identify and adopt best practices for deploying infrastructure. The Commissioner will work collaboratively with all levels of government, scientists, industry and the community to resolve complaints from communities about the operations of wind farms, and large scale solar and storage and new major transmission projects.

Clean Energy Regulator

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The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) is an Australian independent statutory authority responsible for implementing legislation to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of clean energy. The CER is responsible for administering schemes to report on and manage greenhouse gas emissions, including monitoring and enforcing compliance. These include Australia's carbon offsets and credits schemes. The Clean Energy Regulator administers schemes legislated by the Australian Government for measuring, managing, reducing or offsetting Australia's carbon emissions. These are: The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme and the Safeguard Mechanism The Australian Carbon Credit Units Scheme The Renewable Energy Target The Australian National Registry of Emissions Units The Guarantee of Origin Scheme The Nature Repair Market Scheme

Office of the Chief Scientist

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The Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) is part of the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. Its primary responsibilities are to enable growth and productivity for globally competitive industries. To help realise this vision, the department has four key objectives: supporting science and commercialisation, growing business investment and improving business capability, streamlining regulation and building a high performance organisation. The Chief Scientist is responsible for advising the Government of Australia on scientific and technological issues. The chief scientist chairs the Research Quality Framework Development Advisory Group, the National Research Priorities Standing Committee and is a member of other key government committees: Coordination Committee on Science and Technology Prime Minister's Science Prizes Committee Cooperative Research Centres Committee Publicly Funded Research Agencies Committee Commonwealth, State and Territory Advisory Council on Innovation National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy Committee

Anti-Dumping Commission

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Overview​

The Anti-Dumping Commission is responsible for undertaking investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidisation of goods exported to Australia, and assessing the level of duties to be imposed to address material injury to Australian industry. Dumping generally occurs when a company exports a product into Australia at a price that is lower than the price charged in the country of manufacture. Subsidisation is a financial benefit an exporter receives from a government. This subsidy may allow the exporter to sell their goods to Australia at a lower price. An anti-dumping measure is an additional duty on dumped imports that have injured Australian industry. A countervailing measure is an additional duty on subsidised imports that have injured Australian industry. These measures (duties) are imposed by the Minister on the recommendation of the Commissioner. If you disagree with a decision of the minister or the Commissioner of the Anti-Dumping Commission, you may be able to apply for a review of that decision to the Anti-Dumping Review Panel.

Cases​

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Australian Building Codes Board

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Overview​

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is a body that writes Australia's standardised building requirements, including the National Construction Code (NCC), WaterMark, and CodeMark. The ABCB is part of a joint endeavour by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments, and the country's plumbing and building industries. National Construction Code The National Construction Code (NCC) is a set of minimum requirements for buildings in Australia. The requirements concern the aspects of health, safety, accessibility, amenity and sustainability of the types of buildings that the code applies to. The Code is published by the ABCB in service to the Australian Federal Government as well as State and Territorial governments of Australia. WaterMark WaterMark is a mandatory certification scheme for some plumbing and drainage products. WaterMark applies nationally and is managed by the ABCB. The certificates of compliance of the products are issued by Conformity Assessment Bodies, which the ABCB accredits. CodeMark CodeMark is a certification scheme for building products and systems in Australia and New Zealand the ABCB developed and administers. The ABCB maintain CodeMark to create confidence and determinability for regulatory bodies by issuing Certificates of Conformity.

Australian Radioactive Waste Agency

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Overview​

The Australian Radioactive Waste Agency (ARWA) is responsible for safe and secure long-term management and disposal of Australia’s radioactive waste. ARWA's work seeks to protect human health and safety and the environment now and for future generations. ARWA's mandate is to set a responsible, sustainable approach to radioactive waste management in Australia. They do this by: Developing and maintaining the national radioactive waste inventory Developing national radioactive waste policy Engaging with stakeholders in Australia and internationally Carrying out agreed plans for managing and disposing of radioactive waste Giving expert advice to the Australian Government, waste holders, the public and other stakeholders

Industry Innovation and Science Australia

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Overview​

Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) is an independent board established under the Industry Research and Development Act 1986. Its function is to provide the Australian Government with independent strategic advice on industry innovation, science and research matters, promote investment in industry and the innovation, science and research system, and monitor innovation programs through its committees. IISA activities are guided by governing legislation, ministerial directions and a Statement of Expectations issued by the Minister for Industry and Innovation, and the Minister for Science. The IISA Board comprises up to 15 members including a Chair, Deputy Chair and Ex-Officio member (the Secretary of the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources), appointed by the Minister for Industry and Science.

Critical Minerals Office

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The Critical Minerals Office is the Australian Government's central coordination point to: Grow Australia’s critical minerals sector Promote Australia as a secure, reliable and ethical critical mineral’s supplier Provide national policy and strategic advice Connect Australian critical minerals projects to investors, regulators, government financing facilities and Australia's strategic partners Our key activities include: Developing policy and regulatory settings that enable investment and unlock downstream opportunities Promoting investment and building diverse and secure global supply chains, in partnership with Austrade and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Improving access to regulatory approvals and funding and investment information Supporting research and development

National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator

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Overview​

The National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) is responsible for day-to-day administration of oil, gas and greenhouse gas titles in Commonwealth waters in Australia. NOPTA: Assists and advises the Joint Authorities and Commonwealth Minister Keeps title registers Manages data and information NOPTA is a statutory position within the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, established under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006. The Act requires the Minister for Resources to review the activities of the Title Administrators every 5 years. NOPTA regularly engages with relevant stakeholders through a range of activities including company meetings, government and industry consultation, and participation in domestic and international events. These activities inform NOPTA’s execution of its functions and assist in identifying opportunities to reduce the level of regulatory burden on industry while achieving desired outcomes.

Titles​

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Major Projects Facilitation Agency

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The Major Projects Facilitation Agency (MPFA) is the Australian Government entry point for assisting developers of projects over $20 million. MPFA helps by: Providing information on Australian Government regulations and approvals Mapping critical approval pathways and processes Communicating with regulators, including raising issues with regulatory approval processes Major projects with a capital investment of over $50 million that are facing complex regulatory challenges may be eligible to apply for major project status. The Minister makes the decision to award a project with major project status. These are projects of national significance through their contribution to: Strategic priorities Economic growth Employment Regional Australia MPFA provides additional support to these projects, including coordinating with state and territory facilitation offices to assist project developers with navigating state and territory government approvals. MPFA also help eligible project developers apply for major project status. The MPFA works closely with Australian Government regulators and state and territory governments to identify regulatory approval requirements.

Office of National Rail Industry Coordination

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Overview​

The Office of National Rail Industry Coordination (ONRIC) works with the National Rail Manufacturing Advocate, the Rail Industry Innovation Council and stakeholders to address industry needs and develop capability. Australia’s rail sector supports economic growth, connects communities and helps develop sustainable cities and regions. The National Rail Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy will: Simplify procurement and harmonise standards across states and territories Increase innovation Improve skills and capabilities in the rail manufacturing sector ONRIC developed the strategy with key stakeholders, including state and territory governments. It is a part of the National Rail Manufacturing Plan.

Office of Supply Chain Resilience

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The Office of Supply Chain Resilience (OSCR) focuses on critical supply chain vulnerabilities that could impact Australia’s national interest. The OSCR advises the Australian Government on supply chain risks and potential actions to improve resilience. OSCR works to ensure ongoing access to essential goods and services, including: Personal protective equipment (PPE) Critical pharmaceuticals Agricultural chemicals Semiconductors Telecommunications equipment Water treatment chemicals Critical plastics The OSCR engages directly with targeted sectors to help them understand Australia’s supply chain risks. These business insights can provide early warning signs of disruptions to critical supply chains.

National Reconstruction Fund Corporation

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Overview​

The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) was established by the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Act. The NRFC was established to diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy to secure future prosperity and drive sustainable economic growth. The NRFC’s investment function, as described in the NRFC Act, is to provide finance in the form of debt, equity and guarantees for projects in the priority areas of the Australian economy. The Minister for Industry and Science and the Minister for Finance are the responsible ministers under the NRFC Act. The responsible ministers appoint members to the NRFC Board and issue directions about the performance of the NRFC’s investment functions and/or the exercise of the NRFC’s investment powers. The responsible ministers may issue a Priority Areas Declaration, declaring that each area of the Australian economy specified in the Declaration, is a priority area of the Australian economy for the purposes of the NRFC Act. The most recent Declaration declares the following as priority areas of the Australian economy: Renewables and low emission technologies Medical science Transport Value-add in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries Value-add in resources Defence capability Enabling capabilities

Investments​

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Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre

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National Science and Technology Centre Building, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory​

Overview​

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre is an interactive science communication facility in Canberra, Australia. It is a museum with more than 200 interactive exhibits related to science and technology. The centre is a popular location for school excursions Australia-wide. Questacon's current building was given to Australia by Japan for the 1988 Bicentenary, and was opened on 23 November 1988. There are 8 galleries: ZAP! CLANK! POW! involves magnets, machines, electricity and motion. Fundamentals explores classic science exhibitions. Awesome Earth looks at natural disasters and geology, featuring a Tesla coil and an earthquake simulator. The Q Lab has a dynamic experiment space and includes the Questacon Beehive exhibit. The Shed contains experimentation with ideas, tools, science, technologies, and art. MiniQ is designed for children between the ages of 0 and 6. Exhibits include a water play area, a construction zone, and a quiet area. Excite@Q showcases spectacular scientific phenomena including BATAK and the Freefall slide. Mangroves – Tales from the Tide display showcases the mangroves of the Top End of the Northern Territory. Additional exhibitions include: The Foyer has a Robot, the Clockwork Universe, the Cam Wave and the Questacon Shop. The Moon Gallery has displays interactive media about the moon and is a quieter space to relax after a big day. The Science Garden is a collection of outdoor exhibits. Questacon has around 500,000 visitors per year. The galleries are staffed by 200 paid staff, as well as a team of about 80 volunteers.

Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (Proposed)

Overview​

Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) accredits conformity assessment bodies in the fields of certification and inspection. JASANZ was established by an international treaty titled Agreement between Australia and New Zealand concerning the Establishment of the Council of the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) signed in XXXX on XX XXXXX XXXX, to strengthen the trading relationship between the two countries and with other countries. Accreditation adds value to the ever growing and increasingly complicated market chain in many ways, including by providing a symbol of assurance that certifiers and inspectors are independent and competent to perform their duties. JASANZ accredits the bodies that certify or inspect organisations, products or people. They do so by developing the assessment criteria certifiers and inspectors must meet to become accredited under these themes: Business and Innovation Environment and Sustainability Food and Biological Systems Health and Human Services Product Certification JASANZ offers accreditation for the following programs: Management systems certification such as quality management systems, environmental management systems and others Product certification such as Codemark, Watermark and others Personnel certification Inspection Validation and verification

Accredited Bodies (additional in-game bodies)​

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