Energy White Paper

The Draft Energy White Paper 2011 – Strengthening the Foundation for Australia’s Energy Future was launched on 13 December 2011 by the Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism.

It delivers on a commitment by the Government to release a Draft Energy White Paper for public consultation by the end of 2011. It is anticipated that a final Energy White Paper will be released in 2012.

The Draft Energy White Paper provides an overview of Australia’s future energy needs to 2030 (and in some cases beyond) and defines a comprehensive strategic policy framework to guide the further development of Australia’s energy sector.

View the Minister’s media release and speech

Consultation

As part of the consultation process submissions on the Draft Energy White Paper are invited from interested parties until 16 March 2012.

A series of information sessions will also be held in early 2012.

Related documents

Energy White Paper Fact Sheet [PDF 79KB] | [DOC 69KB]

The following information prepared by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism are key inputs to the Draft Energy White Paper.

National Energy Security Assessment 2011
Strategic Framework for Alternative Transport Fuels

Related links

Links to additional analytical material and related websites drawn upon in developing the Draft Energy White Paper are also available.

for links please visist the original website:

http://www.ret.gov.au/energy/facts/white_paper/Pages/energy_white_paper.aspx