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The Hon Ed Husic MP

Interview with Michael Rowland, ABC News Breakfast

Interview discusses the upgrade to Questacon, the Federal Budget, and the Infrastructure Pipeline Review.

Securing the future of Questacon

Joint media release with the Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher

Questacon, Australia’s national home of science and technology, will receive $60 million in new funding so it can continue inspiring the next generation of Australian children. 

Press conference announcing $60 million for Questacon

Press conference on increased funding for Questacon; Future Made in Australia Office; Welfare payments; R&D Tax Incentive.

New code of conduct to secure more gas at reasonable prices for Australians

Joint media release with The Hon Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer, The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and The Hon Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia.

The Albanese Government is today releasing for final consultation the mandatory code of conduct (Gas Code) to secure more gas at reasonable prices for Australian consumers.

70 years of excellence in Australian nuclear science

Seventy years ago this week, Australia’s first nuclear science research facility opened at Lucas Heights.

Interview with Patricia Karvelas, ABC Radio National, Breakfast

Interview discusses the report on the Reserve Bank, the energy efficient homes pilot program, the petroleum resource rent tax and stage 3 tax cuts.

New home energy efficiency ratings powered by artificial intelligence

A new pilot program between CSIRO and CoreLogic Australia combines the power of artificial intelligence with property data to get in depth insights into the energy efficiency of homes in Australia. 

Interview with Greg Jennett, ABC Afternoon Briefing

Interview discusses the National Reconstruction Fund; Australia’s trade relationship with China.

Interview with Rebecca Levingston, Mornings, ABC Brisbane

Interview discusses new quantum physics labs and positions announcement in Queensland, and Quantum computing.

Training Australia's world class quantum technology graduates

A total of $4.6 million in Australian Government grants will boost education and collaboration in the nation’s quantum sector.

The Hon Angus Taylor MP

Supporting Australian businesses to join international space supply chains

The Morrison Government is helping Australian space businesses break into international supply chains, with a further $3 million in funding awarded today under the Moon to Mars initiative.

Interview with Katie Woolf, Mix 104 Darwin

Interview discusses hydrogen hubs, Darwin, Beetaloo gas, geosequestration, energy exports to Japan.

Interview with Chris Smith, 2GB

Interview discusses nuclear power, hydrogen, Minister Christian Porter's resignation from the Cabinet and Australia's submarine contract.

Interview with Neil Breen, 4BC

Interview discusses hydrogen hubs, Gladstone, cyber security, energy security, AUKUS, nuclear power, Christian Porter, interim ministerial arrangements.

Future hydrogen industry to create jobs, lower emissions and boost regional Australia

Joint media release with Prime Minister The Hon Scott Morrison MP

The Morrison Government’s $1.2 billion hydrogen investment is set to increase, boosting economic activity and jobs in regional Australia.

Australia's Making Positive Energy

The Australian Government has developed a public communications campaign to help all Australians understand our world-leading initiatives to cut emissions – and the progress Australia has made. 

Protecting consumers and securing the integrity of Australia's rooftop solar sector

The Government has committed $19.2 million to implement reforms to the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) to better protect consumers and improve the integrity of the rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) sector.

Unlocking Queensland's hydrogen export potential

Joint media release with Ken O’Dowd MP, Member for Flynn

The future of hydrogen production in Gladstone will get a boost from a new export project as the Morrison Government continues to back projects that will accelerate the development of an Australian hydrogen industry.

Emissions reductions on track in second quarter

Australia’s emissions reduction schemes are on track to reduce emissions by 57 million tonnes, thanks to new projects registered under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), representing a 6.5 per cent improvement on emissions reduction compared to 2020. 

Locking in fairer electricity prices

The Morrison Government’s Default Market Offer (DMO) price cap is continuing to deliver fairer electricity prices for consumers.

The Hon Keith Pitt MP

Resources remain a strong contributor to the national economy

Latest export figures have confirmed the resilience of some of Australia’s key resources exports as the COVID-19 pandemic grips the world.

Project will boost beef industry in Central Queensland

Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Northern Australia, the Hon Michelle Landry MP
An Australian Government funded project that will allow cattle producers to grow the beef industry in Central Queensland has moved a step closer to completion.

Public consultation opens on 2020 offshore petroleum acreage

Public consultation has opened on potential areas for the 2020 offshore petroleum exploration acreage release.

National Radioactive Waste Management Facility - Community Benefit Program applications open

The Australian Government has announced that communities around Kimba and Wallerberdina Station can now each apply for up to $2 million worth of grants under a new Community Benefit Program.

Growth tipped for northern forestry industry

Joint media release with the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Karen Andrews MP, the Senator for Queensland, Susan McDonald, and the Member for Herbert, Phillip Thompson MP.
The Morrison Government has welcomed the findings of a Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) study that has identified the enormous economic potential of the Northern Australian forestry and forest products industry.

CSIRO report confirms CSG fracking is safe for the environment

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt says a new CSIRO report into the impact on the environment from fracking should pave the way for further investment in gas exploration and development across Australia. 

Resources sector steps up in battle against COVID-19

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has welcomed BHP’s announcement that it will fund two new COVID-19 testing centres in Central Queensland.

Aussie minerals company scores major US contract

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has congratulated Australian critical minerals company Lynas Corporation on securing a major contract with the US Department of Defence.

Government ensures safety and security of Northern Endeavour

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt, has announced that experienced and respected operator Upstream Production Solutions (UPS) will continue to operate the Northern Endeavour floating production storage and offtake facility, moored in the Timor Sea, in ‘lighthouse mode’.

$19.75m loan to build a six-level car park for Townsville hospital

Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Northern Australia, the Hon Michelle Landry MP and Member for Herbert Mr Phillip Thompson OAM, MP
A new six-level car park at the centre of ongoing upgrades to the Mater Private Hospital in Townsville is to be built with the assistance of a $19.75 million loan backed by the Australian Government.

The Hon Karen Andrews MP

WA rare earths project given major status boost

Joint media release with Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan
The Morrison Government continues to build Australia’s critical minerals future, granting Major Project Status to a new Western Australian rare earths facility.

Tasmanian Cyber Security Node to drive innovation

Joint media release with Tasmanian Minister for Science and Technology Michael Ferguson and Federal Member for Bass Bridget Archer MP.
The Morrison and Gutwein Governments are helping position Australia as a global cyber security powerhouse, with the opening of a new hub.

Research hub to transform Australia’s blue economy

Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Senator Jonathon Duniam and Tasmanian Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Energy, and Resources Guy Barnett MP
A major global research centre is today officially open for business in Tasmania, starting work in earnest that will transform Australia’s blue economy, create new jobs and deliver significant economic and environmental outcomes.

Helping supermarkets fix weighty issues

The Morrison Government is working with the major supermarkets to improve their trade measurement compliance so customers get what they pay for at the cash register.

Ministerial statement - Bushfire science roundtable

Ministerial statement on the outcomes of the bushfire science roundtable, hosted by the Hon Karen Andrews MP, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, on Wednesday, 15 January 2020, in response to the devastating bushfires.

Supporting car manufacturing transition

Joint media release with the Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash
The Coalition Government’s support for car workers and local businesses impacted by industry transition has been backed by a new report released today.

Help for critically ill newborns among $4.7 million grants

An innovative medtech solution that helps doctors administer medicine to critically ill newborns will receive funding from the Morrison Government.

Interview - ABC News 24

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on ABC News 24.
Joe O’Brien: The role of science and technology in fighting and reducing the risk of bushfires will be addressed by experts in Canberra today. Science Minister Karen Andrews will meet representatives from the CSIRO, the Academy of Science, along with bushfire researchers. She says today's roundtable will be the first of many.

Interview – ABC Radio National Breakfast

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on ABC Radio National Breakfast.

Doorstop - Parliament House, Canberra

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews held a doorstop at Parliament House, Canberra.
Question: Thank you Minister for your time. Your roundtable today, what is that looking at?