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Increasing transparency of oil and gas environment plans

26 March 2019

All environment plans for offshore oil and gas activities will be published, and draft environment plans for offshore seismic and exploratory drilling activities will be open for public comment, under recent changes to environmental regulations.

Resources to partner with space

26 March 2019

The Australian Space Agency has taken another leap forward, working with the private sector to translate research in the space sector into commercial opportunities for industry.

Former judge to lead ANSTO board

25 March 2019

Former Federal Court judge, the Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett AO SC, has been appointed Chairperson of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Board.

NSW space sector to be boosted

21 March 2019

Joint media release with NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Regional Water, and Trade and Industry, The Hon Niall Blair MLC

The New South Wales space sector is being boosted with the development of new space manufacturing capability and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Australian Space Agency and Berejiklian Government.

Funding backs life-changing projects

21 March 2019

Joint media release with the Minister for Health

Three promising new treatments – one for cystic fibrosis, the second offering relief for women who have survived cancer, and the third to treat fibrosis – have been selected for commercial development assistance through a venture capital fund backed by the Liberal National Government.
 

Institute helps to propel Australia into space

20 March 2019

Australia has taken another important step in building its space capabilities with the establishment of a new research facility at the University of Southern Queensland.

Supporting exports and jobs in Southern Queensland

20 March 2019

Joint media release with the Federal Member for Groom, The Hon Dr John McVeigh MP

Funding from the Morrison Government will see a Toowoomba export hub help small and medium businesses better access international markets.

Satellite technology boosts the future of farming

19 March 2019

Joint media release with the Member for Flynn, Ken O'Dowd MP and Senator for Queensland, Amanda Stoker  

Ground-breaking satellite positioning technology tested near Emerald in Central Queensland could boost profits on farms across Australia, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.
 

World's largest airborne electromagnetic survey reveals more mineral potential in the north

19 March 2019

Potential new mineral and groundwater resources in the Northern Territory and Queensland have been revealed by results of the world’s largest airborne electromagnetic survey, released today.

Experience and fresh faces on NOPSEMA board

19 March 2019

Experienced oil and gas industry executive Ken Fitzpatrick has been reappointed as a member to the Advisory Board of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) until March 2022.

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Applications open for up to $4 million in community grants for Barndioota and Kimba Communities

Applications open today for two community benefit packages worth up to $2 million each for the Barndioota and Kimba regions of South Australia.

Consultations start on the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism

The Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Matt Canavan, has today given formal notice to liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers that he intends to consider whether 2018 will be a gas shortfall year under the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM).

Works start on critical Kennedy Developmental Road upgrade

Works officially kicked off today on the $53.32 million Kennedy Developmental Road (Hann Highway) upgrades between Mount Garnet and Hughenden, with the project set to deliver a more reliable freight and tourist route for North Queensland along with jobs in local communities.

More pulling power for the north

The voice of Northern Australia has been further strengthened, with the first meeting today of the Northern Australia Advisory Council in Townsville.

$26 million to fast track new east coast gas projects

The Australian Government will begin working with the States and Territories that are prepared to develop their own gas resources through the new $26 million Gas Acceleration Program (GAP) to fast track new gas to the east coast market.