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Taking action on trade barriers
7 December 2018
Joint media release with the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, and the Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment
The Liberal-National Government has today launched a new Action Plan to help Australian farmers and businesses tackle trade barriers, helping them get their goods into overseas markets faster, with greater ease and at a lower cost.
Funding helps twelve of the best to market
7 December 2018
A high-tech gas turbine engine, featuring increased fuel efficiency and greater reliability for the recreational aircraft market is one of 12 Australian projects sharing in $4.9 million in funding under the Liberal-National Government’s latest Accelerating Commercialisation grants.
Supporting the next generation of space entrepreneurs
6 December 2018
Australia’s space industry continues to make leaps and bounds, with the Australian Space Agency today signing a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Nova Systems.
Coal, iron ore, LNG exports support trade surplus
6 December 2018
Surging coal, iron ore and LNG exports have made a major contribution to Australia’s trade surplus for October, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.
Funding helps develop cyber security projects
4 December 2018
Three cyber security projects promoting international competitiveness and strengthening Australia’s cyber resilience will receive nearly $4 million in funding under the Liberal-National Government.
Minister welcomes first shipment from Amrun bauxite project
3 December 2018
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has congratulated Rio Tinto on achieving its first shipment of bauxite from its Amrun project on Cape York six weeks early.
Funding to help small business with cyber security
3 December 2018
Small businesses will feel more secure, with the launch of a new $10 million cyber security initiative today.
Canavan commends Adani on securing finance, start of works imminent
29 November 2018
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matthew Canavan has welcomed Adani’s announcement it will self-finance its Carmichael mine and rail project, with the start of preparatory construction works imminent.
NSW adopts Commonwealth security of payment recommendations
29 November 2018
The Coalition Government welcomes legislation passing through the New South Wales Parliament to protect subcontractors working in the state’s construction industry.
A stronger voice for science and technology
28 November 2018
Joint media release with the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP
A new science and technology council announced today by the Liberal National Government will create jobs and drive economic growth.