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Harnessing hydrogen in Rockhampton, Queensland
11 March 2020
Joint media release with the Member for Flynn, Ken O'Dowd MP
The hydrogen industry in regional Australia is getting a boost thanks to support from the Liberal National Government.
Red tape cut, access easier for bushfire affected small businesses
11 March 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud, NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro, NSW Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope
The Morrison Government has today announced a new $10,000 grant and simplified access to existing loans and other services for small businesses impacted by recent bushfires.
Australia strengthens fuel security with new US Arrangement
10 March 2020
Australia and the United States of America have signed a milestone Arrangement to bolster Australia’s access to emergency oil supplies in the event of a major global disruption.
$40 million to develop new medications for chronic diseases
10 March 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Health the Hon Greg Hunt MP
The Morrison Government’s Biomedical Translation Fund (BTF) is investing $20 million in Australian biotech start-up George Medicines to develop new medications for the prevention of heart attacks and strokes, as well as treatments for a range of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, hypertension and diabetes.
Visit to the United States of America
8 March 2020
Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Angus Taylor will strengthen Australia’s energy security and promote Australia as a safe, reliable and stable destination for investment in gas, hydrogen and new energy technologies during high-level talks in the United States of America this week.
Supporting affordable clean energy
8 March 2020
Joint Media Release with Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction The Hon Angus Taylor MP
The Morrison Government is further investing in technology solutions that can reduce the energy bills of Australian families and businesses, and drive down carbon emissions.
Supporting affordable clean energy
8 March 2020
Joint Media Release with Minister for Industry, Science and Technology the Hon Karen Andrews MP
The Morrison Government is further investing in technology solutions that can reduce the energy bills of Australian families and businesses, and drive down carbon emissions.
International Women's Day - Greater opportunities for girls and women in STEM
8 March 2020
The Morrison Government is building on its commitment to get more girls and women into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), to secure their futures and make sure Australia’s economy continues to thrive.
Investing in crop research for the North
6 March 2020
Joint media release with Minister for Industry, Science and Technology The Hon Karen Andrews MP
The Liberal Nationals Government is continuing the northern development agenda by supporting a major research collaboration which could help open up areas of the Northern Territory as a significant grower of broadacre crops.
Massive boost to Townsville student accommodation
6 March 2020
Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Northern Australia, the Hon Michelle Landry MP, Member for Herbert, Phillip Thompson OAM, MP, and the Member for Dawson, George Christensen MP
Student accommodation at James Cook University (JCU) in Townsville will be significantly increased, along with local job and economic opportunities, with the construction of a new residence backed by a $46 million Australian Government loan.