Media Releases
Joint media release with Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia.
The Albanese Labor Government will secure more affordable gas for Australians, better protect businesses from international prices spikes and ensure industry is on a stronger footing when it comes to negotiating gas contracts through the introduction of a domestic gas reservation scheme.
The outlook for Australia’s resources and energy sector remains strong, with an increase in local projects in development, despite global uncertainty and weaker global demand for key commodities.
Joint media release with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen.
Today the Australian Government has unveiled a plan to work with the NSW Government and Tomago Aluminium to keep the smelter open beyond 2028.
Joint media release with Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Acting Minister for Skills and Training Amanda Rishworth.
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded into workplaces, the Albanese Government is taking action to ensure that small business operators and workers are ready to seize the opportunities that AI brings.
Joint media release with Treasurer Jim Chalmers, and Andrew Charlton, Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy.
The Albanese Government today welcomes a $7 billion boost in Australia’s AI ecosystem which will help develop local AI infrastructure, spread its benefits, and increase the adoption of AI.
Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Science, Technology, and the Digital Economy Dr Andrew Charlton.
Today, the Albanese Labor Government is releasing the National AI Plan, a comprehensive roadmap to build an AI-enabled economy that harnesses the full potential of artificial intelligence for the benefit of all Australians.
Joint media release with Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins MP and Minister for the Environment and Water, Senator the Hon Murray Watt.
The Albanese Government is delivering a secure and sustainable future for timber and forestry workers in Australia, supporting jobs and communities across New South Wales, Tasmania and the wider industry.
Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, Dr Andrew Charlton.
The Albanese Labor Government is helping to keep Australians safe by establishing the Australian AI Safety Institute to evaluate emerging AI capabilities, share information and support timely actions to address potential risks.
Joint media release with NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully, Net Zero Economy Authority CEO David Shankey, Member for the Hunter, Dan Repacholi, Muswellbrook Shire Council Mayor Jeffrey Drayton, and Lake Macquarie Mayor Adam Shultz.
The Albanese Government, through the Net Zero Economy Authority and with in-kind support from the New South Wales Government, has finalised the Funding Agreement to deliver master plans for two mine sites in the Hunter region: BHP’s Mt Arthur site in Muswellbrook and Glencore’s Macquarie Coal site near Lake Macquarie.
Joint media release with Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen.
This week Australia is hosting 13 leading US clean tech manufacturing companies to showcase the immense opportunities in investing in Australian projects.