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Australia's carbon market remains strong in the face of COVID-19
15 May 2020
The Morrison Government stands ready to support Australian businesses and communities invested in practical emissions reduction projects through the COVID-19 recovery.
Olive Downs mine approval welcomed
14 May 2020
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has welcomed the approval of the Pembroke Olive Downs Mine in Queensland under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Transparency in payment times to small businesses
13 May 2020
Legislation introduced into the Parliament today will deliver on the Morrison Government’s commitment to assist Australian small businesses to get paid on time.
Export hub grants help businesses through crisis
11 May 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham.
The Morrison Government is backing small and medium sized Australian businesses to tap into new markets around the world, with support for a series of export hubs across the nation.
Search begins for nation's new Chief Scientist
9 May 2020
The search has begun for Australia’s next Chief Scientist to provide vital leadership and advice to the Australian Government.
Government supporting unique renewable hydrogen and ammonia opportunity
8 May 2020
Joint media release with The Hon Melissa Price MP
A feasibility study into the production of renewable hydrogen and ammonia in the portside town of Geraldton in Western Australia is being supported by the Morrison Government.
Green gas could power regional Queensland
8 May 2020
Joint media release with The Hon David Littleproud MP
The Liberal National Government is supporting a project to build a state-of-the-art renewable methane production demonstration plant near Roma in outback Queensland.
Resources remain a strong contributor to the national economy
7 May 2020
Latest export figures have confirmed the resilience of some of Australia’s key resources exports as the COVID-19 pandemic grips the world.
National Innovation Games go virtual to tackle COVID-19 challenges
7 May 2020
The Federal Government’s National Innovation Games are going virtual, with a series of events focussed on addressing challenges stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
Powerlink project to provide insights into renewable integration
6 May 2020
The Morrison Government will support a study that focuses on overcoming challenges to grid security caused by record levels of renewable generation.