The Hon Angus Taylor MP Media Releases
Jobs and investment for the north through Kidston pumped hydro project
15 April 2021
Joint media release with Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt, Assistant Minister for Northern Australia Michelle Landry, Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson and Senator for Queensland Susan McDonald
A major energy project which will create 500 construction jobs and deliver affordable, reliable electricity for north Queensland has been secured thanks to support from the Liberal National Government through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) and Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Appointments to the Climate Change Authority
9 April 2021
On behalf of the Australian Government, I am pleased to announce new appointments to the Climate Change Authority.
$1.3B initiative backs recycling and clean energy
7 April 2021
Joint media release with Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Christian Porter and Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley
The Morrison Government is helping maximise opportunities for Australia’s manufacturers while also driving down emissions and protecting the environment, with funding now available for Recycling and Clean Energy projects under the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI).
Lower power bills for high energy using businesses
31 March 2021
High energy using businesses across Australia are being supported by the Morrison Government to cut energy costs and improve their resilience as the economy recovers from COVID-19.
Lowering energy costs for community groups across Australia
30 March 2021
Community groups across Australia will be supported by a new Morrison Government program to lower energy costs, support local jobs and help reduce global emissions.
New projects vital to securing gas supply
29 March 2021
Joint media release with Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt
The development of new gas projects will be vital to securing Australian domestic gas supplies until 2023 and beyond, according to a new report by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
Australia-US thermal storage technology progresses to demonstration phase
26 March 2021
The United States Department of Energy will fund a commercial-scale test of a next-generation energy storage technology developed in partnership with the Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative (ASTRI).
National Wind Farm Commissioner role to be expanded
26 March 2021
The role of the National Wind Farm Commissioner will be further expanded to cover new major transmission projects, as the Morrison Government maintains its priority on delivering cheap and reliable power to households and businesses.
Getting power back to flood-affected areas
25 March 2021
Many communities on the east coast of Australia have been badly affected by the heavy rains and flooding, while others remain on alert.
Extending customer support for energy through COVID-19
24 March 2021
The Morrison Government and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) are extending provisions to ensure energy companies support families and small businesses experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.