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JobMaker plan secures Australia's domestic gas supply
21 January 2021
Joint media release with Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP and Member for Flynn Ken O'Dowd MP.
The Liberal Nationals Coalition Government is keeping downward pressure on energy prices for families and businesses with a new agreement under the Government’s JobMaker plan.
Delivering CopperString 2.0 and creating regional jobs in Queensland
20 January 2021
Joint media release with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor, and Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson
The Liberal National Coalition Government is backing regional jobs, industry development and affordable reliable power through continued support for CopperString 2.0.
Delivering CopperString 2.0 and creating regional jobs in Queensland
20 January 2021
Joint media release with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt, and Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson
The Liberal National Coalition Government is backing regional jobs, industry development and affordable reliable power through continued support for CopperString 2.0.
$4.8 million infrastructure update to cope with flooding
15 January 2021
Joint media release with the Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, the Hon Michael McCormack MP, and Mayor for Huon Valley Council, Cr Bec Enders
Tasmanian businesses and residents will benefit from new infrastructure upgrades that will mitigate flooding along the main street of Huonville.
Roads investment to open up major gas project in the Northern Territory
14 January 2021
Joint media release with Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz, Senator for the Northern Territory Sam McMahon, and Northern Territory Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Eva Lawler
The Coalition Government is taking further steps to fast track the enormous economic benefits of the Beetaloo Basin with the announcement of the Northern Territory’s Gas Industry Roads Upgrades program, funded through the Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative.
Spirit of Tasmania passengers flock to book free car trips
14 January 2021
Assistant Minister for Industry Development Jonno Duniam said travellers set their alarms for midnight last night to ensure they did not miss out on free car trips on the Spirit of Tasmania.
New hub to service BOM operations across Tasmania and Antarctica
13 January 2021
Joint media release with Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley MP and Senator for Tasmania Eric Abetz
The Morrison Government is continuing to deliver on its investment in the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), officially opening the first purpose-built Observing Operations Hub in Hobart, designed to monitor the extreme weather experienced across Tasmania and Antarctica.
Grants helping to develop clever business ideas
12 January 2021
Twenty-three small and medium businesses will share in more than $2 million from the Morrison Government to test their great ideas on how to improve the natural environment.
Aussie invention milking the shelf life of fridge staple
8 January 2021
The Morrison Government is backing a world-first innovation that can extend the expiry date of fresh milk to more than 60 days.
Boosting Australia's diesel storage
8 January 2021
The Morrison Government is taking action to increase Australia’s onshore diesel stockholdings, create jobs and keep fuel prices low for consumers.