Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism

The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism ( German: Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Tourism ) is a Department of the Commonwealth of Australia, based in Canberra.

Organization structure

The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism is divided into the authorities Geoscience Australia, National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority, Tourism Australia and Australian Solar Institute.

Tasks

This ministry is responsible for the national energy policy and the mineral and energy industry (including petroleum, natural gas and electricity generation ).

It monitors the national energy market and energy efficiency, the export of uranium, thorium and rough diamonds as well as the national nuclear waste storage and disposal of products made ​​from petroleum. It organizes the exploration of mineral deposits and the energy with respect to the necessary scientific research and the development of technological equipment. The geological investigations and information include geodesy, mapping and coordination of markers and development of Land Information about Australian remotely located areas. It maintains contacts with international energy organizations and to develop strategies for the introduction of renewable energies.

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