Senator the Hon Matt Canavan Media Releases
Landmark pilot hydrogen project underway
19 July 2019
Joint release with Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment.
Construction has started on a half-billion dollar pilot hydrogen project which has the potential to create $2 billion in exports for Australia.
NAIF funds groundbreaking Kidston hydro project
12 July 2019
More jobs and improved electricity supplies throughout North Queensland will flow from the latest investment by the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).
Canavan welcomes surging iron ore, coal, LNG exports
3 July 2019
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has welcomed surging exports of iron ore, coal and LNG in 2019.
Hydrogen strategy a step closer
1 July 2019
Joint release with The Hon Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction
A National Hydrogen Strategy that will open up export markets in Asia is a step closer with the release of consultation papers today.
Australia's resource and energy exports continue to set records
1 July 2019
Just-released figures show income earned for Australia from exports of resources and energy is hitting record highs.
Terms of reference for NOPSEMA audit released
28 June 2019
Joint media release with The Hon Sussan Ley, Minister for the Environment
The Coalition Government has released terms of reference for the Chief Scientist’s independent audit of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority’s (NOPSEMA) consideration of exploration in the Great Australian Bight.
Adani approval an historic occasion
13 June 2019
Today's announcement that the Queensland Government has made the final approval before construction of the Carmichael mine can begin is an historic day for Queensland.
More momentum for Hells Gates dam project
10 April 2019
Joint media release with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Senator for Queensland, The Hon Ian Macdonald and Member for Dawson, George Christensen MP
The Hells Gates Dam project has taken another big step forward with Townsville Enterprise Limited selected to undertake a comprehensive business case.
Appointments to NAIF board
4 April 2019
Two new appointments to the board of the Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) have been announced by Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan.
More than $12 billion earmarked for Northern Australia
4 April 2019
Families, businesses and communities across Northern Australia will benefit from spending of more than $12 billion the Liberal-Nationals Government has earmarked for the region.