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Reforms to unlock investment across Northern Australia
24 February 2021
Joint media release with Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt
Reforms to speed up investment approvals for the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) that will turbo-charge job and economic opportunities across the north have been introduced into Federal Parliament this week.
New strategy to drive Australian jobs in the resources sector
18 February 2021
The Australian Government has released a new strategy to help Australians take up jobs in resources industries and to make sure Australia has the skilled workers needed to meet future demand.
Inquiry to put spotlight on financial sector's treatment of resources
17 February 2021
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has welcomed the Trade and Investment Growth Committee’s inquiry into the financial sector’s treatment of Australia’s export industries.
Electricity bills expected to keep falling
17 February 2021
Electricity bills are expected to fall in the second half of 2021 and beyond, thanks to continued action by the Morrison Government to reduce energy prices for families and businesses.
Release of latest report of ACCC Gas Inquiry
16 February 2021
Joint media release with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor
Gas prices have continued to fall sharply further easing pressure on Australian households and industry, according to the latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Gas Inquiry report.
Release of latest report of ACCC Gas Inquiry
16 February 2021
Joint media release with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt
Gas prices have continued to fall sharply further easing pressure on Australian households and industry, according to the latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Gas Inquiry report.
New discovery to help power gas fired recovery
15 February 2021
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has welcomed news from Beach Energy of the success of its recent drilling at the Enterprise gas and condensate field offshore southwest Victoria.
Future Fuels Fund opens
15 February 2021
The Morrison Government has launched the first round of the Future Fuels Fund to expand the number of public fast-charging stations for electric vehicles to drive uptake and improve motorist confidence.
Sandfly Road intersection upgrade to create a buzz in Tassie
12 February 2021
Joint media release with Deputy Prime Minister The Hon Michael McCormack MP and Tasmanian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, The Hon Michael Ferguson MP.
The Huon Highway and Sandfly Road intersection upgrade is moving along, with the contract awarded to local Tasmanian company Hazell Bros Group – paving the way for work to start in coming weeks.
Tasmania's Wineglass Bay gets $7.2 million tourist boost
11 February 2021
Joint media release with the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, and Tasmanian Minister for Environment and Parks, Roger Jaensch MP
Tasmania’s tourism industry will get a significant boost from a $7.2 million upgrade to facilities at the famous Wineglass Bay lookout funded by the Morrison Government, with a second lookout officially opened today.