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Big boost for Qld critical minerals project
11 December 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Senator the Hon Matt Canavan and Senator for Queensland the Hon Susan McDonald
The Morrison Government is positioning Australia as a key global player in critical minerals, granting Major Project Status to a project in regional Queensland that is expected to create hundreds of local jobs.
My Business Health portal launch event
10 December 2019
It is my pleasure to join you today to launch an important website designed to help small business owners manage stress and mental health issues – The My Business Health website.
My Business Health website launched
10 December 2019
The Morrison Government today launched the My Business Health website to help small business owners manage stress and mental wellbeing.
AEMC forecast power prices are coming down
9 December 2019
A report released by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) forecasts Australian consumers can expect lower retail electricity bills in coming years, which confirms the Government's plan to deliver a fair deal on energy is working.
2019 Emissions Projections Released
7 December 2019
Updated emissions projections confirm the Liberal Nationals Government is taking real and meaningful action to reduce emissions and meet Australia's 2030 Paris target.
Visit to Spain for United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25)
7 December 2019
From 7'11 December, I will travel to represent Australia's interests at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid.
Morrison government better targeting the Research and Development Tax Incentive
5 December 2019
Joint media release with the Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP
The Morrison Government has today reintroduced legislation to better target the Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&DTI) and to ensure its ongoing sustainability.
Space Agency links up with global satellite company
3 December 2019
The Australian Space Agency has signed an agreement with space and defence giant, Thales, further strengthening Australia’s international space connections to create new local jobs.
Making Australia an international leader in medicinal cannabis
2 December 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Health the Hon Greg Hunt MP
The Morrison Government is maximising the economic potential of Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry, with Major Project Status granted for the development of new facilities in South East Queensland and regional Victoria.
New appointment for national science advisory group
30 November 2019
Former Australian of the Year Professor Fiona Wood AM has been appointed to the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) – Australia’s foremost science advisory body.