Government initiatives
Attracting investment into Australia's resources sector remains a high priority for the Australian federal, state and territory governments. Australia is internationally recognised as a preferred investment destination for minerals resources exploration, development and supply, providing both commercial and operational advantages for investors.
New government initiatives support the long-term sustainability of the Australian resources sector by de-risking and encouraging mineral exploration and discovery, particularly in underexplored areas of Australia. New discoveries in frontier regions will increase knowledge of Australia’s geology and resources and provide employment opportunities.
On this page you will find information about Australian federal, state and territory government initiatives that actively encourage and support industry investment in Australia’s mineral resources sector.
Geoscience Australia
- Australia’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy
- Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy
- Critical Minerals Strategy 2023–2030
- Exploring for the Future
- National Electric Vehicle Strategy
- National Reconstruction Fund
- Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Processing
New South Wales
- Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy
- Investment Attraction and Concierge Service
- MinEx CRC
- New Frontiers Exploration Program
Northern Territory
Queensland
- Exploration incentives and opportunities in Queensland
- Investing in Queensland’s critical minerals industry
South Australia
- Critical Minerals South Australia
- Delamerian National Drilling Initiative (NDI)
- Geological Survey Digital Strategy
- GP2: next generation mineral systems mapping
- Portable XRF Geochemistry
- Sedimentary Copper Mineral System of the Stuart Shelf
- South Australian Discovery Mapping
- South Australian Forms, legislation and guidance
- South Australian mines, data and online tools
- South Australian Resources Information Gateway (SARIG)
- Ultrafine+
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia