Senator the Hon Matt Canavan Media Releases
Satellite technology boosts the future of farming
19 March 2019
Joint media release with the Member for Flynn, Ken O'Dowd MP and Senator for Queensland, Amanda Stoker
Ground-breaking satellite positioning technology tested near Emerald in Central Queensland could boost profits on farms across Australia, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.
World's largest airborne electromagnetic survey reveals more mineral potential in the north
19 March 2019
Potential new mineral and groundwater resources in the Northern Territory and Queensland have been revealed by results of the world’s largest airborne electromagnetic survey, released today.
Experience and fresh faces on NOPSEMA board
19 March 2019
Experienced oil and gas industry executive Ken Fitzpatrick has been reappointed as a member to the Advisory Board of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) until March 2022.
Critical minerals report released
8 March 2019
Australia could become a major global supplier of minerals critical to 21st Century technologies, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.
New $2.6 billion bauxite mine to spread wealth throughout Queensland
8 March 2019
Australia’s newest bauxite mine near Weipa will help keep our nation in the world’s number one position in the production of bauxite and exports of aluminium.
North could play significant role in nation's forestry future
7 March 2019
Northern Australia could play a significant role in the future of the nation’s forestry industry, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.
$50 million NAIF investment to see Townsville Airport soar into future
6 March 2019
Joint media release with Senator for Queensland, The Hon Ian Macdonald, and Member for Dawson, George Christensen MP
More than 200 local jobs, extra flights and greater tourism activity are expected to flow from a $50 million investment in Townsville Airport by the Coalition Government.
Australia's mining boom going strong
5 March 2019
Industry data published in a new report show Australia’s mining boom is still going strong, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.
National hydrogen strategy open for public consultation
1 March 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Energy, the Hon Angus Taylor MP
The Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) Hydrogen Working Group is seeking input to help inform the development of a new clean hydrogen industry.
$11.1 million cash bid exploration permits awarded
22 February 2019
Oil and gas companies have paid a total of $11.1 million for cash bid permits to secure the right to explore three areas offshore Western Australia and Victoria for the next six years.