About the Ministerial Council on Energy: The Ministerial Council on Energy is the national policy and governance body for the Australian Energy Market, responsible for delivering the economic and environmental benefits for Australia resulting from implementation of the Council of Australian Governments national energy policy framework.

National Oil Supplies Emergency Committee (NOSEC)

NOSEC is the main executive channel through which Australian Governments, in cooperation with industry, formulate the overall management response to a widespread fuel shortage. NOSEC reports to the Ministerial Council on Energy and comprises officials from the Australian Government, the State and Territory Governments and the oil industry.

More information can be found at the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism website on the NOSEC Information Page.