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Lower wholesale electricity and gas prices good news for consumers
14 August 2020
Annual wholesale energy prices across Eastern Australia have continued to fall.
Energy microgrid gets a boost in Alice Springs
14 August 2020
A project that will boost renewable energy generation in Alice Springs and deliver reliable power to nearby remote towns has received a funding injection from the Morrison Government.
Building science and technology bonds with the United States
13 August 2020
Australia and the United States have strengthened their long and productive collaborative history with a senior-level dialogue on science and frontier technologies.
NAIF funds flow to Cowboys for high-performance centre
12 August 2020
Joint media release with Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson OAM, and Senator for Queensland Susan McDonald.
A major economic and jobs boost for the North Queensland economy is on the way with the final sign off on a $20 million Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan to the North Queensland Cowboys for a new training and high-performance centre in Townsville.
Submissions sought on COVID-19 vaccine and treatment production
11 August 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Health, The Hon Greg Hunt MP
The Morrison Government’s vaccine and treatment strategy is set to take another positive step forward, with the Government putting a call out to local manufacturers as part of our preparations to produce a future vaccine and treatments for COVID-19.
Unlocking new resource corridors to drive economic recovery
11 August 2020
Two new corridors stretching the length of the nation will be the focus of the $125 million expansion of the Coalition Government’s Exploring for the Future program.
Parkes Observatory added to National Heritage List
10 August 2020
Joint media release with the the Hon Sussan Ley MP, Minister for the Environment, and the Hon Michael McCormack MP Deputy Prime Minister.
The most famous Dish in the nation, the CSIRO Parkes Observatory, will be conserved and protected for future generations after being awarded National Heritage status.
Teaming up with the NRL to tackle counterfeit goods
10 August 2020
The Morrison Government is working with the NRL to combat counterfeit merchandise, with the trial of an innovative new digital app.
Helping high energy using businesses lower their power bills
10 August 2020
High energy using businesses will be supported by the Morrison Government to identify and capture energy efficiency opportunities that will help lower their power bills.
Smart chargers to support electric vehicle uptake
7 August 2020
The Morrison Government is supporting consumer choice in future fuels through a new trial for smart chargers for electric vehicles (EVs).