Department

The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism provides advice and policy support to the Australian Government regarding Australia's resources, energy and tourism sectors. The Department develops and delivers policies to increase Australia's international competitiveness, consistent with the principles of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

> National Energy Security Assessment
This assessment will identify 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).

> National Long-Term Tourism Strategy
The National Long-Term Tourism Strategy Steering Committee will guide the development of Australia's National Long-Term Tourism Strategy.
National Long-Term Tourism Strategy Steering Committee announced

> National Low Emissions Coal Initiative (NLECI)
Find out more about the development and deployment of clean coal technology in Australia.

> Carbon Dioxide Capture and Geological Storage
Discover more about carbon capture and storage projects, legislation and R&D in Australia.

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Geothermal Drilling Program

Geothermal Framework