The Offshore Infrastructure Registrar

Regulator function

The Offshore Infrastructure Registrar is responsible for the management of offshore renewable energy infrastructure and electricity transmission infrastructure licences in Commonwealth waters, by providing expert advice and recommendations on applications, overseeing compliance and administration, and maintaining a register of licences in accordance with the OEI Act.

Legislation

Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (OEI Act) and associated regulations

Regulated community

Offshore renewable energy industry

Portfolio

Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Internal to department / external entity

Internal

Ministerial Statement of Expectations date

February 2024

Regulator Statement of Intent date

April 2024