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Review finds gas policy boosts domestic supply and helps lower prices
24 January 2020
A comprehensive review of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) has found it has helped lower domestic gas prices while contributing to more secure gas supplies for Australian consumers.
Helping supermarkets fix weighty issues
21 January 2020
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
18 January 2020
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.
New office to support emerging critical minerals industry
18 January 2020
Australia’s new Critical Minerals Facilitation Office is open for business and ready to support the development and growth of our critical minerals sector.
Supporting car manufacturing transition
17 January 2020
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
16 January 2020
An innovative medtech solution that helps doctors administer medicine to critically ill newborns will receive funding from the Morrison Government.
Making STEM accessible for young Australians
14 January 2020
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.
Australia, Japan agreement an exciting step towards hydrogen future
10 January 2020
Joint media release with Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Simon Birmingham MP
Using hydrogen as a clean, affordable and sustainable source of energy is another step closer after Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan signed a joint statement of cooperation with Japan today.
Resources and energy exports forecast to set records
19 December 2019
Australia’s resource and energy export earnings are forecast to set a record $281 billion in 2019–20, up from $279 billion in 2018–19.
BP and Chevron to fund new exploration initiatives in South Australia
19 December 2019
Joint media release with South Australia's Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan
BP and Chevron have committed to investing a total of $116.5 million in oil and gas exploration activities, with at least half directed to projects in South Australia with a view to increasing energy supplies in the state and south-eastern Australia.