Senator the Hon Tim Ayres was sworn in as Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science on 13 May 2025.

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Interview discusses the Maritime Strategic Fleet, the CGT impact on small business, and housing.

Interview discusses the Liberty Bell Bay manganese facility, a potential buyer, and manufacturing in Australia.

Doorstop discusses Whyalla Steelworks, Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter, CGT and gas market regulation

Joint media release with the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins.

The Albanese Labor Government continues to…

Joint media release with Premier for Tasmania Jeremy Rockliff

Today, the Albanese and Rockliff Governments announce a further $5 million in joint support for employees at Liberty Bell Bay (…