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The Hon Ed Husic MP

National Robotics Strategy backing advanced manufacturing

The Albanese Government has launched a discussion paper on the development of a new National Robotics Strategy today to explore the opportunities and challenges for Australian industries adopting robotics and automation. 

Address at Liberty Steel, Whyalla

Address at the opening of GFG Alliance steelworks' low carbon electric arc furnace in Whyalla, South Australia.

Major milestone safeguarding the future of steelmaking in Australia

Joint media release with the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP
Minister Bowen and Minister Husic today welcome the transformational announcement by GFG Alliance’s Liberty Steel into low-carbon steel making in South Australia.

Interview with Andrew Clennell, Sky News, Outsiders

Interview discusses the Aston by-election results, the National Reconstruction Fund, the Safeguards Mechanism and the Voice to Parliament.

Driving investment in renewable energy storage

The Australian Government is pressing ahead with its ambitions to see domestic battery manufacturing capabilities ensure homes and businesses can access cheap and reliable renewable energy into the future.

$15 billion National Reconstruction Fund passes Senate

Joint media release with the Minister for Finance, Women and the Public Service Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher
The Albanese Government’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund will be established in law after the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill passed the Senate.

Press conference announcing CSIRO's AquaWatch program

Press conference announces CSIRO's AquaWatch program.

Address to the Science Meets Parliament Gala Dinner

Address to the Science Meets Parliament Gala Dinner, Australian Parliament House

World Water Day: Improving Australia's water quality with space monitoring

Joint media release with Minister for the Environment and Water the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic and Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek have announced a new CSIRO-led water research mission on World Water Day.

Professor Alex Brown appointed to CSIRO Board

The Government has appointed Professor Alex Brown as a part-time member of the CSIRO Board for five years commencing from 16 March. 

The Hon Angus Taylor MP

Emissions Reduction Fund delivers 100 million carbon credits

Australia’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) has passed a major milestone with the issue of the 100 millionth Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU).

Introducing legislation to unlock investment in offshore energy projects

The Morrison Government has today introduced legislation to deliver on our commitment to unlock a wave of new investment in offshore electricity generation and transmission projects.

Australia's emissions continue to fall

The Australian Government has released the March 2021 Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory, which shows emissions have fallen to the lowest level on record. 

Remarks to the Bank of America Japan Conference

Remarks to the Bank of America Japan Conference

Helping farmers benefit from soil management

The Australian Government has today released for public consultation a draft soil carbon method for the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).  

Snowy Hydro board appointment

Joint media release with Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham

The Morrison Government has reappointed Ms Leeanne Bond as a non-executive Director of Snowy Hydro Limited (SHL) for a three-year term. 

Interview with Neil Breen, 4BC

Interview discusses ellectricity market reforms, electricity prices, renewable energy, electricity generation

Interview with Leith Forrest, 5AA

Interview discusses National Electricity Market reforms, renewable energy, emissions reduction, coal and gas generation, affordable energy, rooftop solar

1000th Emissions Reduction Fund project

The Morrison Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) has registered its 1,000th project as it edges closer to reaching 100 million tonnes in emissions reductions. 

A market design to deliver for consumers

Energy Ministers have released the Energy Security Board’s (ESB) final advice for a post-2025 market design for the National Electricity Market, which is a significant market reform needed to keep prices low and the lights on.

The Hon Keith Pitt MP

New investment in Queensland gas a sign of confidence

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has welcomed today’s announcement by Arrow Energy that it will go ahead with the development of its substantial coal seam gas reserves.

Flexibility for offshore explorers during COVID-19 crisis

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt today announced measures to provide flexibility to offshore oil and gas explorers to provide greater assistance during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Resources Ministers discuss challenges to sector amid COVID-19

Federal, state and territory resources ministers today agreed to maintain a coordinated, national approach to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on the resources sector and to position it for a strong economic recovery.

NAIF delivering for Queensland's north

Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Northern Australia, the Hon Michelle Landry MP and Member for Herbert Mr Phillip Thompson OAM, MP
Another major hurdle has been cleared for two major projects in Queensland funded through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).

Resources Ministers united in response to COVID-19

The Australian Government is continuing to work with State and Territory Ministers and the resources sector to ensure critical projects keep operating during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Commitments to major resource projects provide confidence for economic recovery

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has welcomed the long-term commitment by some of Australia’s largest mining and upstream petroleum companies to major resources projects, despite the major economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Gas supplies secure until at least 2023 - AEMO

Joint media release with Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction The Hon Angus Taylor MP.
Australia’s domestic gas supplies are secure for at least three years, but more gas will be needed in the southern states to meet demand in the longer term, according to a new report by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). 

PC draft report a valuable contribution to fight red tape

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has welcomed a Productivity Commission draft report as a timely reminder that all levels of government need to continue to work to remove unnecessary barriers to the sector’s growth.

Resources industry and Government come together for COVID-19 response

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has brought together some of Australia’s biggest resources companies and key industry representative groups to prepare a unified response from the sector to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak.

Advisory group on Northern Australia announced

Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Northern Australia, the Hon Michelle Landry MP
The Morrison Government has announced the appointment of eight members to the Advisory Group on Northern Australia, including Chair Glenys Schuntner, to help develop a new five-year plan for northern Australia development.

The Hon Karen Andrews MP

Interview - The Project, Channel 10

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on The Project - Channel 10.
Lisa Wilkinson: Well, Karen Andrews is the Science Minister who met with Australia's top scientists today to discuss the response to the bushfire crisis and she joins us now.
Minister, if I can first just take a quick look at the PM earlier today.
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Question: What's your message to backbenchers who continue to publicly dispute the science?

Making STEM accessible for young Australians

Young Australians will have the chance to get involved in practical projects that open up the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with a $2 million investment by the Morrison Government.

Claiming back Australian Made for complementary medicines

Joint media release with the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing the Hon Michael Sukkar MP
The Morrison Government is strengthening the local complementary medicine industry and safe-guarding its export markets, with eligible products to again be able to be sold as ‘Made in Australia’ and with the ‘Australian Made’ logo.

International search for new Head of Space Agency

A new global era of space exploration and commercialisation has begun, and the Morrison Government is searching for a visionary space leader to continue to take our domestic industry to the next level, to grow the economy and create new jobs.

Funding to give Aussie start-ups global connections

The Morrison Government is helping new businesses set their sights on global expansion with $350,000 in funding to a start-up generator.

Driving automotive innovation through new grants

The Morrison Government is investing further in the future of the Australian automotive industry with $4.5 million in grant funding for innovative new projects.

Doorstop - Gilmour Space Technologies

Minister Andrews held a doorstop with Deputy Head of the Australian Space Agency Anthony Murfett and Gilmour Space Technologies.

Interview - ABC Gold Coast

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on ABC Gold Coast.

Bern Young: I’m not so much interested in the past as we are in the future.

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Buzz Lightyear: To infinity…and beyond!

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Scaling up for the next generation of rocket technology

A Gold Coast company that has already caught the attention of NASA has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with the Australian Space Agency.

Big boost for Qld critical minerals project

Joint media release with the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Senator the Hon Matt Canavan and Senator for Queensland the Hon Susan McDonald
The Morrison Government is positioning Australia as a key global player in critical minerals, granting Major Project Status to a project in regional Queensland that is expected to create hundreds of local jobs.