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Country of origin food labelling evaluation begins
31 July 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, The Hon David Littleproud MP
The Federal Government has begun an evaluation of Australia’s country of origin food labelling system to make sure it’s working for both Aussie consumers and businesses.
New Prefab Innovation Hub to boost jobs and economy
31 July 2020
A new Innovation Hub is set to supercharge Australia’s prefabricated building industry, potentially creating thousands of new jobs and adding up to $30 billion to the economy.
AEMO releases 2020 Integrated System Plan
30 July 2020
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has today released its 2020 Integrated System Plan (ISP).
Energy prices continue to fall for more Australians
29 July 2020
Good news for Australians households and small businesses as large energy retailers have announced lower retail prices for energy customers.
$22B project to power the NT & Singapore given major status boost
29 July 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, The Hon Angus Taylor MP
The Morrison Government is helping fast-track Australia’s largest renewable energy infrastructure project which aims to power the Northern Territory and Southeast Asia – injecting billions into our economy and creating thousands of Australian jobs.
$22B project to power the NT & Singapore given major status boost
29 July 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, The Hon Karen Andrews MP
The Morrison Government is helping fast-track Australia’s largest renewable energy infrastructure project which aims to power the Northern Territory and Southeast Asia – injecting billions into our economy and creating thousands of Australian jobs.
$10M mission to build food supply chain resilience
28 July 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Emergency Management, The Hon David Littleproud MP
A $10 million mission has been launched to further secure Australia’s food supply chains and build the agrifood industry’s resilience to shocks
Further support to households and small businesses during COVID-19
28 July 2020
Fresh measures outlined today by the Morrison Government and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) will require energy companies to provide extended relief to Australian households and small business customers experiencing financial hardship through the COVID-19 pandemic.
US critical minerals contract a great result for Australian company
27 July 2020
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has congratulated Australian critical minerals company Lynas Corporation after today’s confirmation it’s signed an historic contract with the US Department of Defense.
Iron ore becomes first Australian commodity to break $100 billion annual export mark
25 July 2020
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt says the importance of the resources sector to our economy has been highlighted in latest trade figures showing iron ore is the first Australian commodity to break the $100 billion a year mark in export value.