Senator the Hon Matt Canavan Media Releases
Review finds gas policy boosts domestic supply and helps lower prices
24 January 2020
A comprehensive review of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) has found it has helped lower domestic gas prices while contributing to more secure gas supplies for Australian consumers.
New office to support emerging critical minerals industry
18 January 2020
Australia’s new Critical Minerals Facilitation Office is open for business and ready to support the development and growth of our critical minerals sector.
Australia, Japan agreement an exciting step towards hydrogen future
10 January 2020
Joint media release with Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Simon Birmingham MP
Using hydrogen as a clean, affordable and sustainable source of energy is another step closer after Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan signed a joint statement of cooperation with Japan today.
Resources and energy exports forecast to set records
19 December 2019
Australia’s resource and energy export earnings are forecast to set a record $281 billion in 2019–20, up from $279 billion in 2018–19.
BP and Chevron to fund new exploration initiatives in South Australia
19 December 2019
Joint media release with South Australia's Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan
BP and Chevron have committed to investing a total of $116.5 million in oil and gas exploration activities, with at least half directed to projects in South Australia with a view to increasing energy supplies in the state and south-eastern Australia.
NOPSEMA approval of Equinor’s environment plan
18 December 2019
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has welcomed today’s announcement by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) that Equinor’s environment plan for exploratory petroleum drilling activity in the Great Australian Bight has been accepted.
IEA Outlook shows continuing strong demand for Australian coal
17 December 2019
The latest coal report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has underlined ongoing strong international demand for Australian coal, with growth in demand in India and other Asian countries offsetting declines in Europe and the United States.
$50 million NAIF loan finalised to refurbish Townsville Airport Terminal
17 December 2019
Joint media release with the Member for Herbert, Phillip Thompson MP
The redevelopment of Townsville Airport is ready for take off, with financial close reached on a $50 million Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan application and first drawdown of funds expected to happen before the end of the year.
Minister welcomes appointment of new NAIF Chief Executive Officer
16 December 2019
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has welcomed the appointment of Chris Wade as Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).
Milestone opening for Humpty Doo NAIF-backed project
13 December 2019
Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Forestries and Fisheries, Senator Jonathon Duniam, and Senator for the Northern Territory, Senator Sam McMahon
Today marks the first opening of a project funded by the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), with the completion of stage one of the Humpty Doo Barramundi Farm expansion.