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Report confirms importance and strength of resources sector
29 June 2020
Federal Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt says a new report confirms the resources sector continues to underpin our economy and has helped cushion the blow of the CV pandemic.
More power to compare and switch energy providers
29 June 2020
Joint media release with Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP
The Morrison Government is giving consumers more power to compare and switch providers to lower their energy bills by formally applying the Consumer Data Right regime to the energy sector.
Empowering businesses to go digital in COVID recovery
26 June 2020
The Morrison Government is future-proofing small businesses as they navigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a new online tool to help them go digital and bounce back stronger out the other side.
Investing in agritech to enhance sustainable farming practices
25 June 2020
The Morrison Government is backing new technology to help Australian farms become more drought resilient.
GM Holden must honour its promise
24 June 2020
Joint statement with Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business and Queensland Senator the Hon James McGrath.
General Motors must honour its promise to negotiate on compensation with Holden dealers in good faith, amid significant effort from dealers to resolve their ongoing dispute.
GM Holden must honour its promise
24 June 2020
Joint statement with Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews and Queensland Senator the Hon James McGrath.
General Motors must honour its promise to negotiate on compensation with Holden dealers in good faith, amid significant effort from dealers to resolve their ongoing dispute.
Localised forecasts to improve renewables management
24 June 2020
An innovative project that will better predict the weather allowing for more accurate forecasts of renewable energy generation is getting a boost thanks to the Morrison Government.
Government moves to strengthen resources exploration
23 June 2020
The future of the nation’s resources sector has been bolstered, with the Government investing a further $125 million in a world-leading exploration-stimulation program that will expand its reach to cover the whole of Australia.
WA space project to drive industry growth
22 June 2020
Joint media release with the WA Science Minister the Hon Dave Kelly BA MLA
Helping dairy farmers lower their power bills
22 June 2020
Joint media release with the Hon David Littleproud MP, Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management.
The Liberal National Government is delivering on its election commitment to help dairy farmers lower their power bills and play their part in helping to reduce Australia’s emissions.