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Locking in reliable and affordable electricity in the Northern Territory
6 May 2021
The Morrison Government is committing to foundational projects to underpin a bilateral energy and emissions reduction deal with the Northern Territory Government that will deliver secure, reliable and affordable power and create jobs across the NT.
Investing in new opportunities for northern Australia
6 May 2021
Joint media release with Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt
The Coalition Government today outlined a major new investment package that will further support new job creation, digital connectivity and grow businesses throughout Australia’s north.
Investing in new opportunities for northern Australia
6 May 2021
Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Northern Australia Michelle Landry
The Coalition Government today outlined a major new investment package that will further support new job creation, digital connectivity and grow businesses throughout Australia’s north.
Junior miners get $100 million funding boost
5 May 2021
Joint media release with Member for Flynn, Ken O'Dowd
The Coalition Government will contribute a further $100 million to extend the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI) four more years.
Australia backs world-leading clean hydrogen projects
5 May 2021
Australia’s future clean hydrogen industry has been given another significant boost after the Morrison Government approved three large-scale hydrogen plants in Western Australia and Victoria that will be among the biggest in the world.
More affordable access to insurance for northern Australians
4 May 2021
Joint media release with the Prime Minister, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud, and Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar
Northern Australian residents would be offered more affordable and accessible home and business insurance, thanks to the establishment of a reinsurance pool by the Morrison Government
Additional $6 million boost for Tasmanian tourism
4 May 2021
Joint media release with Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, The Hon Dan Tehan MP
The Tasmanian tourism sector will get an additional $6 million boost from the Morrison Government, including funding to promote Tasmania as a premier winter tourist destination.
Tallawarra B power station to be built
4 May 2021
EnergyAustralia’s commitment to build a new gas-fired power station in New South Wales is welcome news for households and businesses.
STEM Equity Monitor shows increase in women's participation
3 May 2021
Women’s participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is increasing, both in the workforce and universities, according to the 2021 edition of the Australian Government’s STEM Equity Monitor.
Energy Ministers agree to gas pipeline reforms
3 May 2021
A major package of reforms to natural gas pipeline regulation that are expected to reduce costs of transportation and delivered gas, improve access to pipelines, and facilitate more effective competition in the gas market has been agreed by Energy Ministers.