Enhancing Australia's Economic Prosperity
Resources Energy Tourism Department

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.

> Tourism Employment Data
Tourism employment data is now available on the SkillsInfo Website.

> Just released - First Opportunities report - results from the Energy Efficiency Opportunities program
This report is based on data reported by large energy-using corporations to the government and the public in December 2008. It features aggregate results for the program and for different industries, examples of significant energy efficiency opportunities, and qualitative analysis on the types of opportunities participants are finding and adopting.

> Just released - Taskforce to consult resources industry about Australia's workforce needs 

> 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.