Regulatory Analysis Summary - Regulating hydrogen resources
Published: 3 Nov 2026Analysis for the proposed policy direction on regulation of white and orange hydrogen.
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Analysis for the proposed policy direction on regulation of white and orange hydrogen.
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Draft Cabinet paper to obtain in-principle approval to regulate white and orange hydrogen.
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Cabinet agreed in principle to the proposed next steps.
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Cabinet paper seeking agreement to remove certain royalty obligations related to underground gas storage facilities within the Crown Minerals (Royalties for Petroleum) Regulations 2013.
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Cabinet paper providing feedback and seeking direction on next steps.
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Cabinet paper providing feedback and seeking direction on next steps.
PDF, 257KB, 16 pages
Cabinet agreed in principle to the proposed next steps.
PDF, 133KB, 3 pages
Cabinet approved the removal of certain royalty obligations related to underground gas storage facilities within the Crown Minerals (Royalties for Petroleum) Regulations 2013.
PDF, 122KB, 2 pages
Summary of underpinning analysis for Crown Minerals (Royalties for Petroleum) Amendment Regulations 2026.
PDF, 196KB, 10 pages
Consistency accountability statement for Crown Minerals (Royalties for Petroleum) Amendment Regulations 2026.
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