The Hon Angus Taylor MP Media Releases
Boosting Australia's diesel storage
8 January 2021
The Morrison Government is taking action to increase Australia’s onshore diesel stockholdings, create jobs and keep fuel prices low for consumers.
Securing the future of the National Electricity Market
5 January 2021
Securing the future of the National Electricity Market (NEM) is key to the delivery of reliable, secure and affordable electricity to Australian households and businesses.
Electricity prices to fall in 2021
21 December 2020
Electricity prices will continue to fall in the coming years according to the latest report from the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC), confirming the Morrison Government’s strong action to bring down electricity prices is having the desired effect.
Renewable future for retired coal mine
18 December 2020
Joint media release with New South Wales Minister for Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean
The Morrison and Berejiklian governments are backing a trial project that will look at transforming an old coal mine into a source of reliable renewable energy to power households and businesses across New South Wales.
Taking the confusion out of energy bills
17 December 2020
Complex and confusing energy bills will soon be a thing of the past as the Morrison Government continues to take action to help Australians get a better energy deal.
Energy and emissions reduction deal with Tasmania
15 December 2020
Joint media release with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein and Tasmanian Minister for Energy Guy Barnett
The Morrison and Gutwein governments have signed a State Energy and Emissions Reduction Deal that will create thousands of jobs and deliver secure, reliable and affordable power to the state and the broader National Electricity Market (NEM)
Energy National Cabinet Reform Committee
15 December 2020
The Energy National Cabinet Reform Committee (the Committee) met today. This is the fifth meeting of Energy Ministers in 2020.
Helping small businesses reduce their power bills
14 December 2020
Joint media release with Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Michaelia Cash
Small businesses across Australia are getting support from the Morrison Government to cut energy costs, putting more money back in the pockets of business owners as we recover from COVID-19.
Securing Victoria's energy system
14 December 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Education and Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan
In a move to secure Victoria’s energy system, the Morrison Government will safeguard the Portland aluminium smelter’s continued delivery of emergency power reserves to the market.
Immediate support for Australia's refineries and fuel security
14 December 2020
The Morrison Government is accelerating support for local oil refineries as part of its commitment to jobs, affordable fuel and Australia’s long-term fuel security.