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Support extended for major prawn project
29 March 2019
A multi-billion dollar prawn aquaculture project, expected to create 1,600 jobs in Northern Australia, has been granted a renewal of its Major Project Status.
Top level talks to boost Australia's mining skills base
29 March 2019
The need for Australia’s world beating resources sector to have world class workers is the impetus behind a Resources Skills Roundtable convened by Resources Minister Matt Canavan in Brisbane today.
Fuel retailers on notice
29 March 2019
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) will commence a national audit into fuel pump accuracy in the lead up to the Easter long weekend.
Incubator funding helps kick-start new ventures
28 March 2019
Five new incubator projects in the agricultural technology, resources and energy sectors will benefit from $2.2 million in funding from the Liberal National Government.
Positioning Australia as a critical minerals powerhouse
28 March 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, The Hon Simon Birmingham
The Liberal-National Government has today launched a new strategy to elevate Australia as a world powerhouse in the minerals that will underpin the industries of the future including agritech, aerospace, defence, renewable energy and telecommunications.
Grants to accelerate smart businesses
28 March 2019
Head injury assessment, fresh food tracking, animal welfare and a self-cleaning BBQ are some of the business ideas set to benefit from the latest round of the Coalition’s Accelerating Commercialisation grants.
Reports reinforce need for increased domestic gas development
28 March 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Energy
Today’s release of the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) 2019 Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) and the 2019 Victorian Gas Planning Report adds further weight to calls for southern states to develop their own gas supplies.
North Queensland to benefit from $730 million road funding
27 March 2019
Joint media release with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Regional Development, The Hon Michael McCormack, Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport, The Hon Scott Buchholz and Senator for Queensland, The Hon Ian Macdonald.
The Federal Government will invest $730 million to open up North Queensland to more traffic and more business. This investment is expected to seal or upgrade around 700 kilometres of road, the equivalent of building a new road from the Gold Coast to Rockhampton.
$35M investment to ensure Australia's fresh food capability is world leading
27 March 2019
The Morrison Government is positioning Australia as a global leader in providing premium, fresh, customised and nutritious food with new funding for an industry-led cooperative research centre.
Free trade agreement drives industry growth
26 March 2019
Australian businesses will have more opportunities for growth through open trade and global investment following the signing of the Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement and associated Investment Agreement today.