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Government seeks to extend the gas supply guarantee
18 February 2020
The Australian Government is seeking to extend the Gas Supply Guarantee to help ensure electricity generators have enough gas supply during periods of peak demand.
Research grant boost to navy frigates project
18 February 2020
Joint media release with Premier of South Australia, the Hon Steven Marshall MP and Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Melissa Price MP
The Morrison Government is backing advanced manufacturing and South Australia’s defence sector, through a new industry-research collaboration.
New agreement secures safety of Northern Endeavour
17 February 2020
The Australian Government has moved quickly to ensure the safety and integrity of the Northern Endeavour, signing a new agreement with Upstream Production Solutions (UPS), to operate and maintain the vessel.
Bushfire construction standard fee waived
17 February 2020
The Morrison Government is partnering with Standards Australia to waive the fee for access to the bushfire construction standard, to support the recovery and rebuilding of bushfire ravaged communities.
Reforming the new car retail market
14 February 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Karen Andrews MP
The Morrison Government is working to foster more competitive new car retailing, with the release of draft regulations to improve transparency and fairness in the market.
Government moving quickly to secure Northern Endeavour
14 February 2020
Urgent steps are underway to secure the continued safety and security of the Northern Endeavour floating production storage and offtake (FPSO) vessel after the liquidation of the Northern Oil and Gas Australia (NOGA) group of companies.
Expanded price protection delivering cheaper electricity
14 February 2020
The Morrison Government is expanding its electricity price protections to ensure more than one million extra consumers get a fair deal on energy.
Reforming the new car retail market
14 February 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash
The Morrison Government is working to foster more competitive new car retailing, with the release of draft regulations to improve transparency and fairness in the market.
Radioactive Waste Management Facility a step closer to delivery
13 February 2020
The Australian Government has introduced legislative amendments to support the delivery of a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility at Napandee, near Kimba in South Australia.
$8.5 million to boost cyber security solutions
13 February 2020
Tailored ‘cyber fitness’ programs for small businesses are among 17 projects set to share in $8.5 million in funding from the Morrison Government to strengthen and grow the cyber security sector.