The OIR has updated its Licensing high-risk work guideline to provide further clarification on recognition of international high-risk work qualifications.

In line with our functions to provide advice to duty holders on compliance with regulatory requirements and promote good industry practice, we have developed new guidance on training and workforce competency. 

The Australian Government has reduced fees and regulatory levies under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure framework, cutting the research and demonstration licence application fee from $300,000 to $50,000 and lowering a range of annual levies for offshore renewable energy projects.

The OIR has updated its design notification guideline to provide additional guidance on considerations for measures and controls for managing significant hazards and risks.

The OIR has revised its work health and safety guideline to provide clarity about the applied work health and safety provisions under the OEI Act framework.  

The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator has received positive feedback in its 2025 stakeholder survey, with results indicating strong confidence in the regulator’s performance, people and approach.

In line with Australian Government’s cost recovery policy requirements, the mechanism for setting fees and levies is through the preparation of a Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS). 

The OIR has released an updated Offshore renewables and interactions with fisheries brochure.

We have updated our Offshore Wind Energy brochure to provide practical information about how offshore wind farms are developed.

The brochure explains the key components of an offshore wind farm and outlines each stage of the development process.

The OIR has published a new brochure to support effective consultation on offshore renewables management plans.

The brochure is designed to help consultees understand the purpose of consultation, how the process operates and how to engage effectively in the process.