About us
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR) was established under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 to oversee the offshore renewables industry.
The functions of the OIR are administered by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA), and include the regulation of work health and safety, infrastructure integrity and environmental management for offshore infrastructure activities.
Our vision
A protected offshore workforce and environment for current and future generations.
Our purpose
To independently regulate offshore energy activities using a risk-based approach to protect people and the environment.
Our approach
Influence | Improve | Oversee | Enforce
Our values
| Impartial |
APS: The APS is apolitical and provides the government with advice that is frank, honest, timely and based on the best available evidence. OIR: We act objectively, fairly and without bias in all that we do. |
| Committed to Service |
APS: The APS is professional, objective, innovative and efficient, and works collaboratively to achieve the best results for the Australian community and the government. OIR: We deliver high quality, professional and responsive regulatory functions that protect the community, workers and the environment. |
| Accountable |
APS: The APS is open and accountable to the Australian community under the law and within the framework of Ministerial responsibility. OIR: We are transparent in our decision making and responsible for our actions and outcomes. |
| Respectful |
APS: The APS respects all people, including their rights and their heritage. OIR: We foster a respectful, inclusive and safe workplace and engage constructively with stakeholders. |
| Ethical |
APS: The APS demonstrates leadership, is trustworthy, and acts with integrity, in all that it does. OIR: We act with integrity, professionalism and honesty at all times. |
| Stewardship |
APS: The APS builds its capability and institutional knowledge and supports the public interest now and into the future, by understanding the long-term impacts of what it does. OIR: We strengthen regulatory capability and knowledge for enduring outcomes, balancing present needs with future impacts. |
| Independence | OIR: We make our decisions independently on the merits of the circumstances, and without undue influence. |