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NOPSEMA approval of Equinor’s environment plan
18 December 2019
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has welcomed today’s announcement by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) that Equinor’s environment plan for exploratory petroleum drilling activity in the Great Australian Bight has been accepted.
Claiming back Australian Made for complementary medicines
18 December 2019
Joint media release with the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing the Hon Michael Sukkar MP
The Morrison Government is strengthening the local complementary medicine industry and safe-guarding its export markets, with eligible products to again be able to be sold as ‘Made in Australia’ and with the ‘Australian Made’ logo.
IEA Outlook shows continuing strong demand for Australian coal
17 December 2019
The latest coal report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has underlined ongoing strong international demand for Australian coal, with growth in demand in India and other Asian countries offsetting declines in Europe and the United States.
$50 million NAIF loan finalised to refurbish Townsville Airport Terminal
17 December 2019
Joint media release with the Member for Herbert, Phillip Thompson MP
The redevelopment of Townsville Airport is ready for take off, with financial close reached on a $50 million Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan application and first drawdown of funds expected to happen before the end of the year.
Minister welcomes appointment of new NAIF Chief Executive Officer
16 December 2019
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has welcomed the appointment of Chris Wade as Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).
International search for new Head of Space Agency
16 December 2019
A new global era of space exploration and commercialisation has begun, and the Morrison Government is searching for a visionary space leader to continue to take our domestic industry to the next level, to grow the economy and create new jobs.
Milestone opening for Humpty Doo NAIF-backed project
13 December 2019
Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Forestries and Fisheries, Senator Jonathon Duniam, and Senator for the Northern Territory, Senator Sam McMahon
Today marks the first opening of a project funded by the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), with the completion of stage one of the Humpty Doo Barramundi Farm expansion.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility – Wallerberdina Station community ballot
13 December 2019
The Australian Government acknowledges the outcome of the ballot in communities around Wallerberdina Station, regarding the proposal for a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
Funding to give Aussie start-ups global connections
13 December 2019
The Morrison Government is helping new businesses set their sights on global expansion with $350,000 in funding to a start-up generator.
Driving automotive innovation through new grants
12 December 2019
The Morrison Government is investing further in the future of the Australian automotive industry with $4.5 million in grant funding for innovative new projects.