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Supporting Small and Family Franchising Businesses
21 August 2020
The Morrison Government is introducing stronger protections and greater transparency to the franchising sector in order to restore confidence and support a major part of the Australian economy.
$10M in grants for smart recycling solutions
20 August 2020
Joint Media Release with the Minister for the Environment, the Hon Sussan Ley MP
The Morrison Government is further investing in research that will transform Australia’s waste recycling industry to improve the environment, grow the economy and create new jobs.
New deal secures potential COVID-19 vaccine for every Australian
19 August 2020
Joint media release with the Prime Minister, The Hon Scott Morrison MP, and the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP
Australians will be among the first in the world to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, if it proves successful, through an agreement between the Australian Government and UK-based drug company AstraZeneca.
Tick given for asteroid samples to land in Australia
19 August 2020
The Australian Government has given the all clear to Japan’s space agency to land its capsule carrying samples from a 4.5 billion year old asteroid in the South Australian outback.
Snowy Hydro Limited Board Appointment
18 August 2020
The Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Anthony (Tony) Shepherd AO as a Director of Snowy Hydro Limited (SHL) for a three-year term.
Statement on the Energy Security Board
18 August 2020
Energy Ministers met today to discuss the future of the Energy Security Board (ESB) following a recent review of the Board’s effectiveness.
Release of latest report of ACCC Gas Inquiry
17 August 2020
Joint media release with Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP, and Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia the Hon Keith Pitt MP.
Australia’s gas supply outlook will remain steady through next year despite the ongoing impact of COVID-19 according to the latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Gas Inquiry interim report.
Release of latest report of ACCC Gas Inquiry
17 August 2020
Joint media release with Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP, and Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction the Hon Angus Taylor MP.
Australia’s gas supply outlook will remain steady through next year despite the ongoing impact of COVID-19 according to the latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Gas Inquiry interim report.
National Science Week 2020 transforms during COVID-19
14 August 2020
This year’s National Science Week will embrace the problem-solving spirit of Australia’s science community, with even COVID-19 unable to stop celebrations beginning tomorrow.
Lower wholesale electricity and gas prices good news for consumers
14 August 2020
Annual wholesale energy prices across Eastern Australia have continued to fall.