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Australian Petroleum News newsletter

About Australian Petroleum News

Australian Petroleum News is an occasional newsletter concerning offshore petroleum exploration and production issues. It is written and distributed by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (RET). 

The current and past issues are available for download below.

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December 2012
  • 2013 Acreage Release - Proposed Areas
  • Release of the Australian Government’s Energy White Paper
  • Cash Bidding - Coming to the 2014 Acreage Release
  • OPGGS Act Compliance Measures Bill
  • Environment Regulations Review Issues Paper
  • Review of the Seafarers, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992
  • National Workforce Development Fund – opportunity to seek for Government funding for training
  • Exploration Investment Opportunities – Areas available for bidding
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