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Completion of northern gas pipeline secures Queensland industry

14 December 2018

Up to 90 terrajoules of new gas supplies will flow into Queensland every day in 2019, with completion of the Northern Gas Pipeline running from Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory to the mining hub of Mount Isa.

Security of payments recommendations

14 December 2018

The Liberal National Government has welcomed a report urging the Western Australian Government to adopt key recommendations to ensure subcontractors working in the state’s construction industry feel more confident about being paid on time.

Resources sector continues to power Queensland economy

13 December 2018

Queensland’s resources industries continues to underpin the services and infrastructure the state needs, with today’s Budget update revealing the sector will return more than $5.1 billion in royalties this financial year.

$27.5 million NAIF loan to upgrade Ayers Rock airport

13 December 2018

Joint media release with the Minister for Indigenous Affairs

A Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan of $27.5 million will help upgrade the Ayers Rock (Connellan) Airport.

Northern Australia health services centre stage of Alice Springs meeting

13 December 2018

The opportunities and challenges facing Australia’s northern health sector will be front and centre of discussions at the fifth meeting of the Northern Australian Advisory Council (NAAC) in Alice Springs today. 

Australian Space Agency to Adelaide

12 December 2018

Joint media release with the Prime Minister, Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population, and the Premier of South Australia.
 
Australia’s Space Agency will be located in Adelaide, reinforcing South Australia’s long-standing contribution to the nation’s space journey.
 

Unlocking Australia’s potential in lithium-ion battery manufacturing

11 December 2018

Joint media release with the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment

A new strategy commissioned by the Liberal-National Government will help to maximise Australia’s potential as a world powerhouse in lithium-ion battery manufacturing.

Superstars of STEM shoot for the stars

11 December 2018

Sixty outstanding women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have been selected to participate in the second round of the Superstars of STEM program.

Helping to better protect Australian businesses from counterfeiting

10 December 2018

Joint media release with the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment

Australian businesses and consumers could soon have access to new technology to help protect their products from the risks of counterfeiting, thanks to a new initiative from the Liberal National Government.

Supporting complementary healthcare exports

8 December 2018

The Liberal-National Government has established a taskforce to review the impact of recent consumer law changes on the complementary healthcare sector.

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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.