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Introducing our new 'What's happening offshore?' page
Published: 31 March, 2025
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR) has launched a new What's Happening Offshore page,…
New guidance on consultation and financial security
Published: 24 March, 2025
The OIR has released new guidance materials on consultation and financial security under the…
Australian Government opens applications for OEI transmission and infrastructure licences
Published: 05 March, 2025
The Australian Government is now accepting applications for offshore electricity infrastructure (…
First management plan approved for offshore wind
Published: 05 March, 2025
In a significant milestone for the sector, the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR) has approved…
Design notifications for offshore renewables
Published: 25 February, 2025
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR) has developed a brochure to help explain the design…
Bass Strait, Tasmania offshore wind zone declared
Published: 20 December, 2024
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy has declared an area for offshore wind off the coast of…
Work health and safety under the OEI framework
Published: 20 December, 2024
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator recently presented Work health and safety under the OEI…
Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (OEI) Amendment Regulations 2024
Published: 13 December, 2024
The Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024 (amendment regulations…
OIR - Ask the Regulator webinar
Published: 16 October, 2024
More than 160 guests from across Australia and around the world logged on to the Offshore…
Learn more about the OEI Act framework
Published: 17 September, 2024
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR) is continuing to increase our engagement with industry…
Offshore wind zone declared off WA
Published: 02 September, 2024
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy has declared an area for offshore wind off the coast of…
Consultation on cost recovery arrangements
Published: 14 June, 2024
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR) is fully cost recovered through a combination of fees…
Preliminary information now available
Published: 13 May, 2024
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator has released a suite of preliminary information materials to…
Grant of first feasibility licences
Published: 01 May, 2024
In a significant milestone for the Australian offshore renewables sector, the Minister for Climate…
Have your say on draft transmission and infrastructure licence guideline
Published: 23 April, 2024
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on…
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