Government priorities

Government priorities

Energy and climate change ministers from the Australian Government and state and territory governments are working together on key issues in these sectors.

Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council

The Australian Government manages and delivers policies and programs to underpin the supply of reliable, secure and affordable energy.

Australia's energy strategies and frameworks

Improving the energy efficiency of appliances and products has significant economic and environmental benefits.

Appliances, lighting and equipment

The Australian Government is establishing standards, programs and other measures to improve energy efficiency in buildings.

Buildings

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is responsible for compiling Australia’s official energy statistics.

Energy data

The Australian Government’s priority is to ensure access to affordable and reliable energy while supporting the transition to a lower emissions economy.

Energy markets

The Australian Government has delivered a range of energy programs, supporting Australian households and businesses.

Energy programs

The department supports the security of domestic and international supply chains for electricity, gas and liquid fuel.

Energy security

The Australian Government is leading a reform program of initiatives to improve energy security, reliability and affordability.

Energy supply

The energy systems of 2030 and 2050 will require significant shifts in employment and skills.

Energy workforce

The Australian Government is committed to achieving gender equality in the energy sector.

Women in energy

The department promotes and supports the reliable, sustainable and secure operations of energy markets and global energy security.

International activity

The Australian Government provides information and support to reduce fuel costs, carbon emissions and pollution from vehicles.

Vehicles and fuels

The department works closely with:

Commonwealth and state and territory Energy Ministers
the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
the Australian Energy Regulator (AER)

Together they oversee and regulate Australia’s National Energy Market (NEM), one of the largest interconnected power systems in the world. They also have responsibilities for the National (east, north and west) Gas Markets.

energy.gov.au is a Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water website.

Acknowledgment of country

Acknowledgement of Country

Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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