Media Releases
Joint media release with Minister for the Environment and Water, the Hon Tanya Plibersek.
The Albanese Labor Government has advised the Northern Territory Government that the Jabiluka Mineral Lease should not be renewed, allowing the site to be added to Kakadu National Park.
The Albanese Government will finalise new offshore exploration permits for gas supply to firm renewables and support the economy as Australia makes the transition to net zero emissions.
A new CSIRO research program will supercharge critical minerals technology and strengthen international collaboration on critical minerals science, under a new grant financed through the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub (R&D Hub).
BHP’s decision to temporarily suspend its nickel operations in Western Australia due to changing market conditions will have a substantial impact on the workers and communities of Kwinana, Kambalda and Kalgoorlie.
The Albanese Government will provide $13 million in grants to critical minerals projects in Queensland and South Australia to boost downstream processing and strengthen Australia’s sovereign capabilities.
Australia’s resources and energy export earnings are forecast to normalise over the next two years as commodity prices return to long-term levels following the price spike after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Joint media release with Minister for Climate Change and Energy the Hon Chris Bowen.
The Albanese Government has secured more Australian gas at reasonable prices for Australia’s east coast gas users, through a new supply deal with Walloons, part of Shell.
Joint media release with Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Don Farrell.
Australia and the European Union (EU) have agreed to work more closely together to strengthen the supply of critical minerals which is key to achieving the transition to net zero.
A new digital platform combining detailed datasets from across Australia to provide a unique view of the nation is now live.
The Albanese Government is backing the emerging industries and sectors that will seize the economic opportunities, deliver well-paid jobs and secure a Future Made in Australia as the world shifts to a net zero economy.