Stakeholder survey shows early confidence in the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator
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.
The survey received a modest number of responses. This reflects the OIR’s status as a relatively new regulator operating in an emerging offshore renewables sector. While the sample size is limited, the findings provide valuable insight into early stakeholder perceptions and experiences. Participants represented a broad cross section of key external stakeholder groups, including the fishing and seafood industry, conservation organisations, Indigenous representative bodies, regulated entities, government agencies and unions.
Stakeholders rated the OIR’s overall effectiveness strongly. Interview participants gave an average score of 8.21 out of 10, highlighting staff expertise and the regulator’s ability to draw on established regulatory frameworks from NOPSEMA as key strengths.
Stakeholders also viewed engagement positively, describing OIR staff as knowledgeable, proactive and responsive, and valuing early engagement and practical risk-based guidance.
Communication emerged as a consistent strength. Stakeholders reported consistent use of the OIR website and guidance materials, praising the plain‑English explanations, practical examples, diagrams, workshops and fact sheets that support understanding and compliance.
The survey also found medium to high levels of confidence in the OIR’s safety oversight, independence and fairness. Stakeholders broadly agreed that the regulator operates transparently and with procedural fairness.
The 2025 Stakeholder Survey Executive Summary provides further detail on the findings, approach and key themes. Click here to explore the results in more detail.