Senator the Hon Matt Canavan
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia
Senator the Hon Matt Canavan was sworn in as Minister for Resources and Northern Australia on 19 July 2016.
Latest news
NAIF changes to fast-track infrastructure investment
18 April 2018
The Australian Government will amend the investment mandate of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to increase its flexibility and improve its potential to support projects that deliver more jobs and economic opportunities to Northern Australia.
Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia invigorates aquaculture industry
17 April 2018
The Australian Government has announced a $100,000 investment in aquaculture from the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Developing Northern Australia designed to stimulate jobs and economic growth across the north.
Space technology aids regional aviation
17 April 2018
The Australian Government is delivering more accurate GPS systems for aeroplanes, which will make regional aviation safer and more efficient.
First meeting of the Resources 2030 Taskforce
16 April 2018
The Resources 2030 Taskforce charged with identifying reforms to secure the future of Australia’s resources sector has met for the first time today.