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Energy

The Australian Government is committed to the provision of adequate, reliable and affordable energy to meet future energy consumption needs and to underpin strong economic growth, consistent with the principles of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

> Energy in Australia 2010
Energy in Australia 2010 is a key reference for anyone with an interest in Australian energy issues. It provides a detailed overview of energy in Australia from production to consumption, and serves as a useful resource to inform industry, government and the community.

> National Energy Security Assessment (NESA)
This assessment identifies key strategic energy security issues in the liquid fuels, natural gas and electricity sectors currently, and those likely to influence the level of energy security in 5 years (2013), 10 years (2018) and 15 years (2023).

> Australian Energy Market Operator
The Australian Energy Market Operator is a new body being created to strengthen the governance of energy market operation in the electricity and gas sectors.

> Just released - Australian Energy Resource Assessment
On March 1st 2010, Minister Ferguson announced the release of the Australian Energy Resource Assessment.  The Assessment, which forms a comprehensive examination of our energy resource base, is now available from the Geoscience Australia website.