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Katherine air base upgrade a great boost for the north
21 February 2020
Joint media release with Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, the Hon Keith Pitt MP
Northern Australia’s economy has been given a great boost by the decision to inject an extra $1.1 billion in the upgrade of RAAF Base Tindal in Katherine, the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said today.
Katherine air base upgrade a great boost for the north
21 February 2020
Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Northern Australia, the Hon Michelle Landry MP
Northern Australia’s economy has been given a great boost by the decision to inject an extra $1.1 billion in the upgrade of RAAF Base Tindal in Katherine, the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said today.
Consultation open for small business draft reporting payment time framework
21 February 2020
The Morrison Government is backing the 3.4 million small businesses that underpin Australia’s economy through new legislation to ensure they are paid on time.
Support for hydrogen projects in South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia
21 February 2020
The Morrison Government continues to support the development of a local hydrogen sector that is expected to play an increasingly important role as a future energy storage technology.
Innovative projects to help Australians celebrate science
20 February 2020
Forensic science, ocean sustainability and pop-up health lab projects are among those being funded by the Morrison Government’s 2020 National Science Week Grants.
ACCC points to improved gas supply in 2020
18 February 2020
Joint media release with Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP and Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction the Hon Angus Taylor MP
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reported an improvement in the gas supply outlook across the East Coast market in 2020, with a supply shortfall unlikely in the short-term.
ACCC points to improved gas supply in 2020
18 February 2020
Joint media release with Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP and Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, the Hon Keith Pitt MP
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reported an improvement in the gas supply outlook across the East Coast market in 2020, with a supply shortfall unlikely in the short-term.
Government seeks to extend the gas supply guarantee
18 February 2020
The Australian Government is seeking to extend the Gas Supply Guarantee to help ensure electricity generators have enough gas supply during periods of peak demand.
Research grant boost to navy frigates project
18 February 2020
Joint media release with Premier of South Australia, the Hon Steven Marshall MP and Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Melissa Price MP
The Morrison Government is backing advanced manufacturing and South Australia’s defence sector, through a new industry-research collaboration.
New agreement secures safety of Northern Endeavour
17 February 2020
The Australian Government has moved quickly to ensure the safety and integrity of the Northern Endeavour, signing a new agreement with Upstream Production Solutions (UPS), to operate and maintain the vessel.