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Bill introduced to implement Treaty with Timor-Leste

28 November 2018

Joint media release with the Minister for Foreign Affairs

The first tranche of legislation to implement the landmark Maritime Boundary Treaty with Timor-Leste has been introduced into the Australian Parliament today.

Making Australia a world leader in cyber security

28 November 2018

Two new landmark reports will guide the Coalition Government’s actions to make Australia a world leader in cyber security by creating the expertise and jobs we need to succeed in this rapidly expanding and critical global market.

Canavan welcomes WA decision on fracking

27 November 2018

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan today welcomed a decision by the WA Government to allow fracking in parts of the state.

Sky's the limit for Australian optical astronomy

23 November 2018

Joint media release with the Federal Member for Bennelong the Hon John Alexander OAM MP

The Coalition Government has officially launched Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO), a new national optical astronomy entity. 

New cyber security centre opens in Adelaide

23 November 2018

Joint media release with the Minister for Defence and Minister for Home Affairs

Australians will be better protected from malicious cyber incidents with the official opening of the Commonwealth Government’s Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) in Adelaide, South Australia.

Growing Australia's hydrogen industry

22 November 2018

A burgeoning Australian hydrogen industry is one step closer with a new partnership between CSIRO and Fortescue Metals Group.

Canavan named a champion of Australia-India relationship

22 November 2018

Our resurgent resources sector will help bond Australia and India in their growing economic partnership, as outlined in the Government’s response to the India Economic Strategy.

 

Grants open for Australia-India projects

22 November 2018

The growing economic bond between Australia and India is underlined by a program linking partners from both nations in joint research. 

Innovation hubs to create 1,200 new jobs

21 November 2018

Up to 1,200 new Australian jobs will be created, along with three Innovation Hubs around the country, in a major investment announced today by global company Infosys, a leader in consulting, digital technologies and outsourcing solutions.

Study to add muscle to Northern Australia’s beef sector

21 November 2018

A new study into northern Australia’s beef industry could spark an estimated $3 billion-plus investment in the industry over the next decade.

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Applications open for up to $4 million in community grants for Barndioota and Kimba Communities

Applications open today for two community benefit packages worth up to $2 million each for the Barndioota and Kimba regions of South Australia.

Consultations start on the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism

The Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Matt Canavan, has today given formal notice to liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers that he intends to consider whether 2018 will be a gas shortfall year under the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM).

Works start on critical Kennedy Developmental Road upgrade

Works officially kicked off today on the $53.32 million Kennedy Developmental Road (Hann Highway) upgrades between Mount Garnet and Hughenden, with the project set to deliver a more reliable freight and tourist route for North Queensland along with jobs in local communities.

More pulling power for the north

The voice of Northern Australia has been further strengthened, with the first meeting today of the Northern Australia Advisory Council in Townsville.

$26 million to fast track new east coast gas projects

The Australian Government will begin working with the States and Territories that are prepared to develop their own gas resources through the new $26 million Gas Acceleration Program (GAP) to fast track new gas to the east coast market.