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.

Government Caretaker Arrangements
On 19 July 2010 the Government went into Caretaker mode with an election to be held on 21 August 2010. Information on websites maintained by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions circulated by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Media releases, transcripts and speeches from the Resources and Energy and Tourism Minister can be accessed via the ALP website until the result of the election is known.

For the latest announcements on the
2010-2011 Budget relating to the Resources, Energy and Tourism Portfolio.

> Just Released - 'Review of regulatory efficiency in Uranium Mining' by Delloitte and the Australian Government's reponse.

> Just Released - 'Australia's In Situ Recovery Uranium Mining Best Practice Guide: Groundwaters, Residues and Radiation Protection