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Legal aspects of Mining, Energy and Natural Resources Law would generally include:

• the framework of mining law: the constitution, ownership and land open for mining
• allocation of mining rights
• surrender, forfeiture and exemption practice and procedure judicial review
• transfer and dealings: registration and tenement management
• environmental issues
• native title.

Energy

Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
The AEMC was established to undertake rule making and market development in the National Electricity Market (NEM) and over time the gas market. The AEMC is responsible for administration and publishing of the National Electricity Rules; the rule making process under the new National Electricity Law; and providing policy advice to the MCE in relation to the NEM.
http://www.aemc.gov.au/
Australian Energy Regulator (AER)2
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) performs economic regulation of the wholesale electricity market and electricity transmission networks in the National Electricity Market (NEM), and enforcement of the National Electricity Law and National Electricity Rules.
http://www.aer.gov.au/
Australian Solar Institute3
The Australian Solar Institute will provide much needed support for the Australian solar community, helping to retain Australian solar expertise and develop the next generation of Australian solar researchers.
http://www.australiansolarinstitute.com.au/
CSIRO Energy Technology4
CSIRO Energy Technology looks at the ways in which the generation and consumption of energy and power affects Australia and Australians. In particular, they investigate ways in which processes can be made more efficient and better for the environment.
http://www.csiro.au/org/ET
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council5
ERAC is the council responsible for the liaison between the technical and safety electrical regulatory authorities of eight Australian States/Territories and New Zealand.
http://www.erac.gov.au/
Energy6
Index page for the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism's energy information. The Australian Government is committed to the provision of adequate, reliable and affordable energy to meet future energy consumption needs and to underpin strong economic growth, consistent with the principles of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
http://www.ret.gov.au/Energy/Pages/index.aspx
Energy Reform Implementation Group: The way forward for Australia (Final Report) 7
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Reform Implementation Group (ERIG) investigated how best to encourage the development of a truly national electricity transmission system. This page links to the executive summary and main report: The Way Forward for Australia.
http://www.ret.gov.au/energy/energy_markets/Pages/erig.aspx
Energy White Paper8
The Energy White Paper aims to set durable policy directions to ensure Australia’s long-term economic prosperity and energy security. The release of the paper has been delayed following changes to the domestic and international climate change policy environment. The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism will continue to keep stakeholders and the broader community appraised on developments in producing the Government’s Energy White Paper.
http://www.ret.gov.au/energy/facts/white_paper/Pages/energy_white_paper.aspx
National framework for energy efficiency9
The National Framework for Energy Efficiency (NFEE) aims to unlock the significant yet untapped economic potential associated with the increased uptake of energy efficient processes and technologies across Australia.
http://www.ret.gov.au/Documents/mce/energy-eff/nfee/default.html
Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator (ORER)10
The Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator is a statutory authority established to oversee the implementation of the Government's mandatory renewable energy target.
http://www.orer.gov.au/
REC Registry11
The REC Registry is an Internet-based registry system that supports the Australian Government's Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme by facilitating the creation, transfer and surrender of Renewable Energy Certificates.
https://www.rec-registry.gov.au/
Renewable energy target12
Through its Renewable Energy Target (RET) Scheme, the Government has pledged that by 2020, 20 per cent of Australia's electricity supply will come from renewable sources. In ten years time the amount of electricity coming from sources like solar, wind and geothermal will be around the same as all of Australia's current household electricity use. The RET expands on the existing Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET), which began in 2001.
http://www.climatechange.gov.au/government/initiatives/renewable-target.aspx

Natural resources

AANRO - Australian Agriculture and Natural Resources Online
AANRO is an integrated knowledge discovery tool for agriculture and natural resources funded by the Australian Commonwealth and State Governments. Search AANRO for agriculture and natural resources information.
http://www.aanro.net/
Australian Atlas of Mineral Resources, Mines & Processing Centres
The Australian Atlas of Mineral Resources, Mines, and Processing Centres aims to provide an authoritative understanding of Australia's known mineral and energy (solid fuel) assets, mines and production/processing centres (existing and planned).
http://www.australianminesatlas.gov.au/
Australian Natural Resources Data Library3
The Australian Natural Resources Data Library is a system for discovery of data, and information about data, stored and managed by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences on behalf of a number of organisations.
http://adl.brs.gov.au/anrdl/php/anrdlSearch.html
Australian offshore mineral locations map4
The Australian Offshore Mineral Locations map shows mineral occurrences and deposits within Australia's 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone and extended continental shelf.
http://www.ga.gov.au/minerals/exploration/offshore/
Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (RET)5
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.
http://www.ret.gov.au/
Rainfall to Pasture Growth Outlook Tool6
Access rainfall, soil moisture and pasture growth information to make more accurate grazing decisions. This Rainfall to Pasture Growth Outlook tool is FREE to use, but you must sign up first.
http://www.mla.com.au/Publications-tools-and-events/Tools-and-calculators/Rainfall-to-pasture-growth-outlook-tool
Resource Management [home page]7
This index page from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry provides information on activities which improve the natural resource base - soil, vegetation, water and fisheries - on which Australia's primary industries rely. Includes links relating to Resource management; Landcare; Water; Land and salinity; Vegetation; Climate change; Invasive species management; and Biofuels/Bio-energy.
http://www.daff.gov.au/natural-resources

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