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Resources Ministers united in response to COVID-19
31 March 2020
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.
SA company to produce masks in fight against COVID-19
31 March 2020
Joint media release with the Premier of South Australia The Hon Steven Marshall MP.
A South Australian packaging manufacturer will begin making millions of surgical masks and respirators from its Adelaide factory in the fight to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Increased flexibility for production of hand sanitiser to bolster supplies
30 March 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Health the Hon Greg Hunt MP
The Australian Government Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has cut the red tape on the manufacturing of hand sanitiser, whilst maintaining strict safety requirements, to bolster supply in Australia.
Commitments to major resource projects provide confidence for economic recovery
27 March 2020
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.
Energy retailers and networks must protect Australian households and small businesses that have gone into hibernation
27 March 2020
Joint media release with Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP.
The Australian Government has set reasonable expectations of energy companies to protect householders and small business customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, outlined today by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
Supporting sole traders through the effects of Coronavirus
27 March 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Families and Social Services Senator the Hon Anne Ruston.
The Morrison Government is expanding the eligibility criteria for JobSeeker Payment to support sole traders and Australians who are self-employed if their income is negatively affected by the economic impact of the Coronavirus.
COAG Energy Council agrees rules to fast track critical transmission
27 March 2020
Federal, state and territory Energy Ministers have agreed to rule changes that streamline the planning and approval of important transmission projects.
Gas supplies secure until at least 2023 - AEMO
27 March 2020
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).
Gas supplies secure until at least 2023 - AEMO
27 March 2020
Joint media release with Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, The Hon Keith Pitt 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
24 March 2020
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.