Current DEM consultations

Energy and Mining on the Limestone Coast

If you have been impacted by mining, quarrying or energy projects, or have concerns about future projects in Limestone Coast region, we want to hear from you.

Read more about the consultation:

Consultation closes at 5:00 pm on Monday 8 July 2024

Recent DEM consultations

Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act and Regulations

The Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act 2023 introduces a ‘one window to government’ licensing and regulatory system for the lifecycle of large-scale hydrogen and renewable energy projects in South Australia.

Read more about the consultation on the draft regulations:

Consultation closed on 15 April 2024.

Update to the Non-Drinking Water Guidelines

The Office of Technical Regulator has been seeking input during the update of the Non-Drinking Water Guidelines. Stakeholders were invited to review the proposed draft and provide comments or feedback to ensure that the updates of the guidelines remain relevant to the current needs and practices within the water industry.

Read more about the consultation:

Consultation closed on 8 March 2024.

Petroleum and Geothermal (Energy Resources) Amendment Act

The Petroleum and Geothermal (Energy Resources) Amendment Act 2023 passed the South Australian parliament in November 2023. The draft regulations to associated with the Act were made available for public consultation.

Read more about the consultation:

This consultation closed on 6 March 2024.

Draft Electricity (General) (Planning and Forecasting Function) Amendment Regulations 2023

We asked for feedback on proposed amendments to the Energy (General) Regulations 2012 to introduce a new planning and forecasting function of the Technical Regulator.

Read more about the consultation:

Consultation closed on 5 January 2024.

Emergency Management (Electricity Supply Emergencies) Amendment Act 2017

We asked for feedback on the review of the Emergency Management (Electricity Supply Emergencies) Amendment Act 2017.

Read more about the consultation:

Consultation closed January 2024.