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Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| pages | 35 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- The following reports have been presented to parliament in accordance with section 159 of the Act:\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nPDF | 59 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nPDF | 105 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nPDF | 160 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nDOCX | 19 KB\nContact us\nContact the Registrar at\noffshoreelectricity@nopta.gov.au\nor on\n(08) 6424 5306.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 1 – 5 March 2024 – Feasibility Licences\nPDF | 796 KB\nApplication for a Feasibility Licence\nDOCX | 521 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 2 – 5 July 2024 – Change in Control - Application for Approval\nPDF | 492 KB\nChange in Control – Application for Approval\nDOCX | 511 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 3 – 20 September 2024 – Licence Transfer Applications\nPDF | 1.1 MB\nApplication to Transfer Licence\nDOCX | 543 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 1 – 28 February 2025 – Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\nPDF | 380 KB\nApplication for a Transmission and Infrastructure Licence\nDOCX | 538 KB\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 854 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 164 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the guideline was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- OEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nPDF | 566 KB\nOEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 181 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the guideline was updated to include a chapter on transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- The following reports have been presented to parliament in accordance with section 159 of the Act:\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nPDF | 59 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nPDF | 105 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nPDF | 160 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nDOCX | 19 KB\nContact us\nContact the Registrar at\noffshoreelectricity@nopta.gov.au\nor on\n(08) 6424 5306.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 1 – 5 March 2024 – Feasibility Licences\nPDF | 796 KB\nApplication for a Feasibility Licence\nDOCX | 521 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 2 – 5 July 2024 – Change in Control - Application for Approval\nPDF | 492 KB\nChange in Control – Application for Approval\nDOCX | 511 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 3 – 20 September 2024 – Licence Transfer Applications\nPDF | 1.1 MB\nApplication to Transfer Licence\nDOCX | 543 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 1 – 28 February 2025 – Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\nPDF | 380 KB\nApplication for a Transmission and Infrastructure Licence\nDOCX | 538 KB\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 854 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 164 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the guideline was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- OEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nPDF | 566 KB\nOEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 181 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the guideline was updated to include a chapter on transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nPDF | 538 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nDOCX | 176 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nPDF | 475 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nDOCX | 142 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance (RFG)\nThe RFG provides guidance about how to submit valid applications and notifications to the Registrar and application content requirements.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Registrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 799 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 628 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the RFG was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- The following reports have been presented to parliament in accordance with section 159 of the Act:\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nPDF | 59 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nPDF | 105 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nPDF | 160 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nDOCX | 19 KB\nContact us\nContact the Registrar at\noffshoreelectricity@nopta.gov.au\nor on\n(08) 6424 5306.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 1 – 5 March 2024 – Feasibility Licences\nPDF | 796 KB\nApplication for a Feasibility Licence\nDOCX | 521 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 2 – 5 July 2024 – Change in Control - Application for Approval\nPDF | 492 KB\nChange in Control – Application for Approval\nDOCX | 511 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 3 – 20 September 2024 – Licence Transfer Applications\nPDF | 1.1 MB\nApplication to Transfer Licence\nDOCX | 543 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 1 – 28 February 2025 – Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\nPDF | 380 KB\nApplication for a Transmission and Infrastructure Licence\nDOCX | 538 KB\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 854 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 164 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the guideline was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- OEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nPDF | 566 KB\nOEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 181 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the guideline was updated to include a chapter on transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nPDF | 538 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nDOCX | 176 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nPDF | 475 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nDOCX | 142 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance (RFG)\nThe RFG provides guidance about how to submit valid applications and notifications to the Registrar and application content requirements.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Registrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 799 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 628 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the RFG was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Registrar forms guidance, 16 September 2025\nPDF | 723 KB\nRegistrar forms guidance, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 580 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the RFG was updated to include guidance material for transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Additional approved submission methods are found in the following Approved Manner as applicable to the application type:\nApplications for a feasibility licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2023 No.1 – 8 August 2023\nPDF | 1 MB\nApplications for a transmission and infrastructure licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.1 – 28 February 2025\nPDF | 145 KB\nApplications for a research and demonstration licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.5 – 12 December 2025\nPDF | 984 KB\nApplications for approval of change in control of licence holder\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2024 No.1 – 8 July 2024\nPDF | 229 KB\nApplications to transfer a licence\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Application Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nPDF | 256 KB\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nDOCX | 518 KB\nPayment methods\nAvailable payment methods are described in the following document:\nFee and Levy Payment Methods\nDOCX | 508 KB\nRegister of Offshore Infrastructure Licences (Register of Licences)\nThe Registrar must keep a Register of Offshore Infrastructure Licences that is made available for public inspection on the internet (section 162 of the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n).\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Feasibility licence annual report content requirements\nPDF | 315 KB\nFeasibility licence annual report content requirements\nDOCX | 517 KB\nAnnual Report Attachment\nXLSX | 173 KB\nAnnual Reports Form\nDOCX | 522 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 2 – 28 March 2025 – Annual Report\nPDF | 533 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.2 – 28 March 2025\nPDF | 233 KB\nFinal reports\nLicence holders must give a final report if when applying to consent to the surrender of the licence.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- The following reports have been presented to parliament in accordance with section 159 of the Act:\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nPDF | 59 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nPDF | 105 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nPDF | 160 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nDOCX | 19 KB\nContact us\nContact the Registrar at\noffshoreelectricity@nopta.gov.au\nor on\n(08) 6424 5306.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 1 – 5 March 2024 – Feasibility Licences\nPDF | 796 KB\nApplication for a Feasibility Licence\nDOCX | 521 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 2 – 5 July 2024 – Change in Control - Application for Approval\nPDF | 492 KB\nChange in Control – Application for Approval\nDOCX | 511 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 3 – 20 September 2024 – Licence Transfer Applications\nPDF | 1.1 MB\nApplication to Transfer Licence\nDOCX | 543 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 1 – 28 February 2025 – Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\nPDF | 380 KB\nApplication for a Transmission and Infrastructure Licence\nDOCX | 538 KB\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 854 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 164 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the guideline was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- OEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nPDF | 566 KB\nOEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 181 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the guideline was updated to include a chapter on transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nPDF | 538 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nDOCX | 176 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nPDF | 475 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nDOCX | 142 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance (RFG)\nThe RFG provides guidance about how to submit valid applications and notifications to the Registrar and application content requirements.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Registrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 799 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 628 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the RFG was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Registrar forms guidance, 16 September 2025\nPDF | 723 KB\nRegistrar forms guidance, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 580 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the RFG was updated to include guidance material for transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Additional approved submission methods are found in the following Approved Manner as applicable to the application type:\nApplications for a feasibility licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2023 No.1 – 8 August 2023\nPDF | 1 MB\nApplications for a transmission and infrastructure licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.1 – 28 February 2025\nPDF | 145 KB\nApplications for a research and demonstration licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.5 – 12 December 2025\nPDF | 984 KB\nApplications for approval of change in control of licence holder\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2024 No.1 – 8 July 2024\nPDF | 229 KB\nApplications to transfer a licence\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Application Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nPDF | 256 KB\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nDOCX | 518 KB\nPayment methods\nAvailable payment methods are described in the following document:\nFee and Levy Payment Methods\nDOCX | 508 KB\nRegister of Offshore Infrastructure Licences (Register of Licences)\nThe Registrar must keep a Register of Offshore Infrastructure Licences that is made available for public inspection on the internet (section 162 of the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n).\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Feasibility licence annual report content requirements\nPDF | 315 KB\nFeasibility licence annual report content requirements\nDOCX | 517 KB\nAnnual Report Attachment\nXLSX | 173 KB\nAnnual Reports Form\nDOCX | 522 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 2 – 28 March 2025 – Annual Report\nPDF | 533 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.2 – 28 March 2025\nPDF | 233 KB\nFinal reports\nLicence holders must give a final report if when applying to consent to the surrender of the licence.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Final Reports Form\nDOCX | 522 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 4 – 28 July 2025 – Final Reports\nPDF | 1.0 MB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No 3 – 3 July 2025 – Final Reports\nPDF | 1.1 MB\nCompliance\nThe Registrar monitors licence holder compliance with legislative obligations.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Statement of Expectations – February 2024\nPDF | 234 KB\nStatement of Intent – April 2024\nPDF | 3.1 MB\nRegistrar Activities Report\nAfter the end of each financial year, the Registrar must prepare a report on the Registrar’s activities under the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- 3 – 3 July 2025\nPDF | 1.1 MB\nFor more information on submitting an application, email\noffshoreelectricity@nopta.gov.au\nFor more information on NEATS, please see\nRegister of Offshore Infrastructure Licences\nsection below.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- On 14 February 2024, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP, as the responsible Commonwealth Minister for the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n, issued the Registrar with a statement of expectations.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n- The following reports have been presented to parliament in accordance with section 159 of the Act:\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nPDF | 59 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nPDF | 105 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nPDF | 160 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nDOCX | 19 KB\nContact us\nContact the Registrar at\noffshoreelectricity@nopta.gov.au\nor on\n(08) 6424 5306.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 1 – 5 March 2024 – Feasibility Licences\nPDF | 796 KB\nApplication for a Feasibility Licence\nDOCX | 521 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 2 – 5 July 2024 – Change in Control - Application for Approval\nPDF | 492 KB\nChange in Control – Application for Approval\nDOCX | 511 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 3 – 20 September 2024 – Licence Transfer Applications\nPDF | 1.1 MB\nApplication to Transfer Licence\nDOCX | 543 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 1 – 28 February 2025 – Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\nPDF | 380 KB\nApplication for a Transmission and Infrastructure Licence\nDOCX | 538 KB\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 854 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 164 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the guideline was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- OEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nPDF | 566 KB\nOEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 181 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the guideline was updated to include a chapter on transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nPDF | 538 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nDOCX | 176 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nPDF | 475 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nDOCX | 142 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance (RFG)\nThe RFG provides guidance about how to submit valid applications and notifications to the Registrar and application content requirements.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Registrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 799 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 628 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the RFG was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Registrar forms guidance, 16 September 2025\nPDF | 723 KB\nRegistrar forms guidance, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 580 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the RFG was updated to include guidance material for transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Additional approved submission methods are found in the following Approved Manner as applicable to the application type:\nApplications for a feasibility licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2023 No.1 – 8 August 2023\nPDF | 1 MB\nApplications for a transmission and infrastructure licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.1 – 28 February 2025\nPDF | 145 KB\nApplications for a research and demonstration licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.5 – 12 December 2025\nPDF | 984 KB\nApplications for approval of change in control of licence holder\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2024 No.1 – 8 July 2024\nPDF | 229 KB\nApplications to transfer a licence\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Application Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nPDF | 256 KB\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nDOCX | 518 KB\nPayment methods\nAvailable payment methods are described in the following document:\nFee and Levy Payment Methods\nDOCX | 508 KB\nRegister of Offshore Infrastructure Licences (Register of Licences)\nThe Registrar must keep a Register of Offshore Infrastructure Licences that is made available for public inspection on the internet (section 162 of the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n).\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Feasibility licence annual report content requirements\nPDF | 315 KB\nFeasibility licence annual report content requirements\nDOCX | 517 KB\nAnnual Report Attachment\nXLSX | 173 KB\nAnnual Reports Form\nDOCX | 522 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 2 – 28 March 2025 – Annual Report\nPDF | 533 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.2 – 28 March 2025\nPDF | 233 KB\nFinal reports\nLicence holders must give a final report if when applying to consent to the surrender of the licence.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- The following reports have been presented to parliament in accordance with section 159 of the Act:\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nPDF | 59 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nPDF | 105 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nPDF | 160 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nDOCX | 19 KB\nContact us\nContact the Registrar at\noffshoreelectricity@nopta.gov.au\nor on\n(08) 6424 5306.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 1 – 5 March 2024 – Feasibility Licences\nPDF | 796 KB\nApplication for a Feasibility Licence\nDOCX | 521 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 2 – 5 July 2024 – Change in Control - Application for Approval\nPDF | 492 KB\nChange in Control – Application for Approval\nDOCX | 511 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 3 – 20 September 2024 – Licence Transfer Applications\nPDF | 1.1 MB\nApplication to Transfer Licence\nDOCX | 543 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 1 – 28 February 2025 – Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\nPDF | 380 KB\nApplication for a Transmission and Infrastructure Licence\nDOCX | 538 KB\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 854 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 164 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the guideline was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- OEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nPDF | 566 KB\nOEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 181 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the guideline was updated to include a chapter on transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nPDF | 538 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nDOCX | 176 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nPDF | 475 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nDOCX | 142 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance (RFG)\nThe RFG provides guidance about how to submit valid applications and notifications to the Registrar and application content requirements.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Registrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 799 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 628 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the RFG was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Registrar forms guidance, 16 September 2025\nPDF | 723 KB\nRegistrar forms guidance, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 580 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the RFG was updated to include guidance material for transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Additional approved submission methods are found in the following Approved Manner as applicable to the application type:\nApplications for a feasibility licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2023 No.1 – 8 August 2023\nPDF | 1 MB\nApplications for a transmission and infrastructure licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.1 – 28 February 2025\nPDF | 145 KB\nApplications for a research and demonstration licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.5 – 12 December 2025\nPDF | 984 KB\nApplications for approval of change in control of licence holder\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2024 No.1 – 8 July 2024\nPDF | 229 KB\nApplications to transfer a licence\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Application Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nPDF | 256 KB\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nDOCX | 518 KB\nPayment methods\nAvailable payment methods are described in the following document:\nFee and Levy Payment Methods\nDOCX | 508 KB\nRegister of Offshore Infrastructure Licences (Register of Licences)\nThe Registrar must keep a Register of Offshore Infrastructure Licences that is made available for public inspection on the internet (section 162 of the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n).\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Feasibility licence annual report content requirements\nPDF | 315 KB\nFeasibility licence annual report content requirements\nDOCX | 517 KB\nAnnual Report Attachment\nXLSX | 173 KB\nAnnual Reports Form\nDOCX | 522 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 2 – 28 March 2025 – Annual Report\nPDF | 533 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.2 – 28 March 2025\nPDF | 233 KB\nFinal reports\nLicence holders must give a final report if when applying to consent to the surrender of the licence.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Final Reports Form\nDOCX | 522 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 4 – 28 July 2025 – Final Reports\nPDF | 1.0 MB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No 3 – 3 July 2025 – Final Reports\nPDF | 1.1 MB\nCompliance\nThe Registrar monitors licence holder compliance with legislative obligations.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Statement of Expectations – February 2024\nPDF | 234 KB\nStatement of Intent – April 2024\nPDF | 3.1 MB\nRegistrar Activities Report\nAfter the end of each financial year, the Registrar must prepare a report on the Registrar’s activities under the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- The following reports have been presented to parliament in accordance with section 159 of the Act:\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nPDF | 59 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nPDF | 105 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nPDF | 160 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nDOCX | 19 KB\nContact us\nContact the Registrar at\noffshoreelectricity@nopta.gov.au\nor on\n(08) 6424 5306.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 1 – 5 March 2024 – Feasibility Licences\nPDF | 796 KB\nApplication for a Feasibility Licence\nDOCX | 521 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 2 – 5 July 2024 – Change in Control - Application for Approval\nPDF | 492 KB\nChange in Control – Application for Approval\nDOCX | 511 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 3 – 20 September 2024 – Licence Transfer Applications\nPDF | 1.1 MB\nApplication to Transfer Licence\nDOCX | 543 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 1 – 28 February 2025 – Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\nPDF | 380 KB\nApplication for a Transmission and Infrastructure Licence\nDOCX | 538 KB\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 854 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 164 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the guideline was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- OEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nPDF | 566 KB\nOEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 181 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the guideline was updated to include a chapter on transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nPDF | 538 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nDOCX | 176 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nPDF | 475 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nDOCX | 142 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance (RFG)\nThe RFG provides guidance about how to submit valid applications and notifications to the Registrar and application content requirements.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Registrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 799 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 628 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the RFG was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Registrar forms guidance, 16 September 2025\nPDF | 723 KB\nRegistrar forms guidance, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 580 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the RFG was updated to include guidance material for transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Additional approved submission methods are found in the following Approved Manner as applicable to the application type:\nApplications for a feasibility licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2023 No.1 – 8 August 2023\nPDF | 1 MB\nApplications for a transmission and infrastructure licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.1 – 28 February 2025\nPDF | 145 KB\nApplications for a research and demonstration licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.5 – 12 December 2025\nPDF | 984 KB\nApplications for approval of change in control of licence holder\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2024 No.1 – 8 July 2024\nPDF | 229 KB\nApplications to transfer a licence\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Application Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nPDF | 256 KB\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nDOCX | 518 KB\nPayment methods\nAvailable payment methods are described in the following document:\nFee and Levy Payment Methods\nDOCX | 508 KB\nRegister of Offshore Infrastructure Licences (Register of Licences)\nThe Registrar must keep a Register of Offshore Infrastructure Licences that is made available for public inspection on the internet (section 162 of the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n).\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Feasibility licence annual report content requirements\nPDF | 315 KB\nFeasibility licence annual report content requirements\nDOCX | 517 KB\nAnnual Report Attachment\nXLSX | 173 KB\nAnnual Reports Form\nDOCX | 522 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 2 – 28 March 2025 – Annual Report\nPDF | 533 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.2 – 28 March 2025\nPDF | 233 KB\nFinal reports\nLicence holders must give a final report if when applying to consent to the surrender of the licence.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Final Reports Form\nDOCX | 522 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2025 No 4 – 28 July 2025 – Final Reports\nPDF | 1.0 MB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No 3 – 3 July 2025 – Final Reports\nPDF | 1.1 MB\nCompliance\nThe Registrar monitors licence holder compliance with legislative obligations.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Statement of Expectations – February 2024\nPDF | 234 KB\nStatement of Intent – April 2024\nPDF | 3.1 MB\nRegistrar Activities Report\nAfter the end of each financial year, the Registrar must prepare a report on the Registrar’s activities under the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- 3 – 3 July 2025\nPDF | 1.1 MB\nFor more information on submitting an application, email\noffshoreelectricity@nopta.gov.au\nFor more information on NEATS, please see\nRegister of Offshore Infrastructure Licences\nsection below.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- On 14 February 2024, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP, as the responsible Commonwealth Minister for the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n, issued the Registrar with a statement of expectations.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- The following reports have been presented to parliament in accordance with section 159 of the Act:\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nPDF | 59 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nPDF | 105 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nPDF | 160 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2022–23\nDOCX | 19 KB\nContact us\nContact the Registrar at\noffshoreelectricity@nopta.gov.au\nor on\n(08) 6424 5306.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 1 – 5 March 2024 – Feasibility Licences\nPDF | 796 KB\nApplication for a Feasibility Licence\nDOCX | 521 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 2 – 5 July 2024 – Change in Control - Application for Approval\nPDF | 492 KB\nChange in Control – Application for Approval\nDOCX | 511 KB\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Form 2024 No 3 – 20 September 2024 – 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KB\nOEI Licence administration – Feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences guideline, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 181 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the guideline was updated to include a chapter on transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nPDF | 538 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences and Transmission and Infrastructure Licences\n(effective 28 February 2025)\nDOCX | 176 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nPDF | 475 KB\nGuideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – Feasibility Licences\n(effective 31 January 2025)\nDOCX | 142 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance (RFG)\nThe RFG provides guidance about how to submit valid applications and notifications to the Registrar and application content requirements.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Registrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nPDF | 799 KB\nRegistrar Forms Guidance\n(effective 23 January 2026)\nDOCX | 628 KB\nOn\n16 September 2025\n, the RFG was updated to reflect changes to expectations regarding funding arrangements for applicants and licence holders.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Registrar forms guidance, 16 September 2025\nPDF | 723 KB\nRegistrar forms guidance, 16 September 2025\nDOCX | 580 KB\nOn\n28 February 2025\n, the RFG was updated to include guidance material for transmission and infrastructure licences.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n- Additional approved submission methods are found in the following Approved Manner as applicable to the application type:\nApplications for a feasibility licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2023 No.1 – 8 August 2023\nPDF | 1 MB\nApplications for a transmission and infrastructure licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.1 – 28 February 2025\nPDF | 145 KB\nApplications for a research and demonstration licence\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2025 No.5 – 12 December 2025\nPDF | 984 KB\nApplications for approval of change in control of licence holder\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Offshore Infrastructure Registrar) Approved Manner 2024 No.1 – 8 July 2024\nPDF | 229 KB\nApplications to transfer a licence\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.offshoreregistrar.gov.au)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. 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A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 35\n- Unique legislation references found: 4\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 2 |\n| Regulation | 2 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 105\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Offshore+Electricity+Infrastructure+Act+2021\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__01.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__02.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__04.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__05.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__06.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__07.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__08.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 11 April 2024.\nStatement of Expectations – February 2024\nPDF | 234 KB\nStatement of Intent – April 2024\nPDF | 3.1 MB\nRegistrar Activities Report\nAfter the end of each financial year, the Registrar must prepare a report on the Registrar’s activities under the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n. 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You should carefully consider the accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance of the information for your individual circumstances.\nApplications for a licence are assessed with consideration to the guidance in force at the time\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- and Levy Payment Methods\nDOCX | 508 KB\nRegister of Offshore Infrastructure Licences (Register of Licences)\nThe Registrar must keep a Register of Offshore Infrastructure Licences that is made available for public inspection on the internet (section 162 of the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n). The Register of Licences is contained on the National Electronic Application Tracking System (NEATS) website.\nNEATS includes a Public Portal which provides access to information held within the Register of Licences and application tracking.\nAccess NEATS at\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- 11 April 2024.\nStatement of Expectations – February 2024\nPDF | 234 KB\nStatement of Intent – April 2024\nPDF | 3.1 MB\nRegistrar Activities Report\nAfter the end of each financial year, the Registrar must prepare a report on the Registrar’s activities under the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n. The following reports have been presented to parliament in accordance with section 159 of the Act:\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nPDF | 59 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2024–25\nDOCX | 19 KB\nRegistrar Activities Report 2023–24\nPDF | 105 KB\nRegistrar Ac\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- nsfer Application\nDOCX | 528 KB\nNotification – Change of Licence Holder Details\nDOCX | 509 KB\nSurrender a licence — notice to registrar\nDOCX | 507 KB\nGuidance\nGuidance documents provide general information. They do not replace or amend the requirements of the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\nand associated Regulations. You should carefully consider the accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance of the information for your individual circumstances.\nApplications for a licence are assessed with consideration to the guidance in force at the time\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n\n### Commonwealth Minister for the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 35\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Commonwealth+Minister+for+the+Offshore+Electricity+Infrastructure+Act+2021\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__01.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__02.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__04.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__05.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__06.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__07.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__08.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- hange and Energy as the decision-maker on licence applications\nmaintaining the\nRegister of Offshore Infrastructure Licences\nongoing licence compliance.\nOn 14 February 2024, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP, as the responsible Commonwealth Minister for the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n, issued the Registrar with a statement of expectations. The Registrar responded with a statement of intent on 11 April 2024.\nStatement of Expectations – February 2024\nPDF | 234 KB\nStatement of Intent – April 2024\nPDF | 3.1 MB\nRegistrar Activities Report\nAfte\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- hange and Energy as the decision-maker on licence applications\nmaintaining the\nRegister of Offshore Infrastructure Licences\nongoing licence compliance.\nOn 14 February 2024, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP, as the responsible Commonwealth Minister for the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n, issued the Registrar with a statement of expectations. The Registrar responded with a statement of intent on 11 April 2024.\nStatement of Expectations – February 2024\nPDF | 234 KB\nStatement of Intent – April 2024\nPDF | 3.1 MB\nRegistrar Activities Report\nAfte\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- hange and Energy as the decision-maker on licence applications\nmaintaining the\nRegister of Offshore Infrastructure Licences\nongoing licence compliance.\nOn 14 February 2024, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP, as the responsible Commonwealth Minister for the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n, issued the Registrar with a statement of expectations. The Registrar responded with a statement of intent on 11 April 2024.\nStatement of Expectations – February 2024\nPDF | 234 KB\nStatement of Intent – April 2024\nPDF | 3.1 MB\nRegistrar Activities Report\nAfte\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__01.html`\n- hange and Energy as the decision-maker on licence applications\nmaintaining the\nRegister of Offshore Infrastructure Licences\nongoing licence compliance.\nOn 14 February 2024, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP, as the responsible Commonwealth Minister for the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n, issued the Registrar with a statement of expectations. The Registrar responded with a statement of intent on 11 April 2024.\nStatement of Expectations – February 2024\nPDF | 234 KB\nStatement of Intent – April 2024\nPDF | 3.1 MB\nRegistrar Activities Report\nAfte\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__02.html`\n- hange and Energy as the decision-maker on licence applications\nmaintaining the\nRegister of Offshore Infrastructure Licences\nongoing licence compliance.\nOn 14 February 2024, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP, as the responsible Commonwealth Minister for the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021\n, issued the Registrar with a statement of expectations. The Registrar responded with a statement of intent on 11 April 2024.\nStatement of Expectations – February 2024\nPDF | 234 KB\nStatement of Intent – April 2024\nPDF | 3.1 MB\nRegistrar Activities Report\nAfte\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n\n### Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (Regulatory Levies) Regulations 2022\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 35\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Offshore+Electricity+Infrastructure+%28Regulatory+Levies%29+Regulations+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__01.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__02.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__04.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__05.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__06.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__07.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__08.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ed.\nApplication fees under the OEI framework are detailed in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022\n.\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Levies\nAnnual levies imposed on licence holders are set out in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Regulatory Levies) Regulations 2022\n.\nRelevant excerpts are provided in the Application Fees and Annual Levies document below.\nNote: the application fee is exempt from GST.\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nPDF | 256 KB\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated Novemb\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- ed.\nApplication fees under the OEI framework are detailed in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022\n.\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Levies\nAnnual levies imposed on licence holders are set out in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Regulatory Levies) Regulations 2022\n.\nRelevant excerpts are provided in the Application Fees and Annual Levies document below.\nNote: the application fee is exempt from GST.\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nPDF | 256 KB\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated Novemb\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- ed.\nApplication fees under the OEI framework are detailed in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022\n.\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Levies\nAnnual levies imposed on licence holders are set out in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Regulatory Levies) Regulations 2022\n.\nRelevant excerpts are provided in the Application Fees and Annual Levies document below.\nNote: the application fee is exempt from GST.\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nPDF | 256 KB\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated Novemb\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__01.html`\n- ed.\nApplication fees under the OEI framework are detailed in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022\n.\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Levies\nAnnual levies imposed on licence holders are set out in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Regulatory Levies) Regulations 2022\n.\nRelevant excerpts are provided in the Application Fees and Annual Levies document below.\nNote: the application fee is exempt from GST.\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nPDF | 256 KB\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated Novemb\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__02.html`\n- ed.\nApplication fees under the OEI framework are detailed in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022\n.\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Levies\nAnnual levies imposed on licence holders are set out in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Regulatory Levies) Regulations 2022\n.\nRelevant excerpts are provided in the Application Fees and Annual Levies document below.\nNote: the application fee is exempt from GST.\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated November 2025)\nPDF | 256 KB\nApplication Fees and Annual Levies\n(updated Novemb\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n\n### Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 35\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Offshore+Electricity+Infrastructure+Regulations+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__01.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__02.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__04.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__05.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__06.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__07.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__08.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- within any prescribed time frames,\na correctly executed application form to be lodged, and\nthe fee to be paid.\nApplication fees must be paid in full. Split or partial payments will not be accepted.\nApplication fees under the OEI framework are detailed in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022\n.\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Levies\nAnnual levies imposed on licence holders are set out in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Regulatory Levies) Regulations 2022\n.\nRelevant excerpts are provided in the Application Fees and Annual Levies docume\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- within any prescribed time frames,\na correctly executed application form to be lodged, and\nthe fee to be paid.\nApplication fees must be paid in full. 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Split or partial payments will not be accepted.\nApplication fees under the OEI framework are detailed in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022\n.\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure Levies\nAnnual levies imposed on licence holders are set out in the\nOffshore Electricity Infrastructure (Regulatory Levies) Regulations 2022\n.\nRelevant excerpts are provided in the Application Fees and Annual Levies docume\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__01.html`\n- within any prescribed time frames,\na correctly executed application form to be lodged, and\nthe fee to be paid.\nApplication fees must be paid in full. 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