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The Hon Angus Taylor MP

Interview with Michael Usher, Channel 7's Sunrise program

mRNA vaccine manufacturing

Interview with Meecham Philpott, ABC Tropical North

Urea, mRNA vaccines, natural gas supply

mRNA vaccines to be made in Australia

Joint release with Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care the Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Finance the Hon Simon Birmingham

A new sovereign vaccine manufacturing facility will be built in Australia to produce respiratory mRNA vaccines for potential future pandemics and seasonal health issues as part of a new in principle agreement between the Australian Government, Victorian Government and global mRNA company Moderna. 

Interview with Chris Smith, 2GB

Interview discusses urea, diesel fuel, ACCC, electricity prices, AEMO report, coal fired power, Modern Manufacturing Initiative

ACCC confirms electricity prices have continued to fall under Morrison Government

Household electricity prices across the National Electricity Market (NEM) have fallen to eight-year lows under the Morrison Government, driven by key government reforms, including the default market offer price cap.

Australia and Republic of Korea sign new deals on clean energy tech and critical minerals

Joint release with the Prime Minister Scott Morrison MP and Minister for Science and Technology the Hon Melissa Price MP

Australia and the Republic of Korea have cemented their commitment to a net zero emissions future, by agreeing detailed work plans on clean energy technology and critical minerals. 

Interview with Tony Jones, 3AW

AdBlue, diesel fuel, Urea supply

Interview with Gareth Parker, 6PR

AdBlue, electricity prices, emissions reduction

Trials start for hydrogen Guarantee of Origin scheme

The Morrison Government is taking the next steps to develop and implement a world-leading hydrogen Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme through the commencement of a trial phase with industry. 

Strong progress towards Australian clean hydrogen industry

A new report has found Australia is well on the way to becoming a world leader in the production of affordable and clean hydrogen by 2030, creating thousands of new jobs and boosting economic activity in regional areas.

The Hon Keith Pitt MP

Interview with Peter Stefanovic, SKY News

Interview discusses the Santos NT gas project, resources exports, Brisbane lockdown, COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Interview with Katie Woolf, Mix 104.9 Darwin

Interview discusses the Santos Barossa development, resources exports, oil refineries, COVID-19, border closures

Interview with Adam Steer, ABC Radio Darwin

Interview discusses Santos, gas, the Barossa development, NAIF, women in Parliament, quotas, resources exports, jobs in the Northern Territory

Santos NT gas project good news for jobs and the economy

Joint media release with Senator for the Northern Territory Dr Sam McMahon

The Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has welcomed the final investment decision by Santos and its joint venture partners to develop the Barossa Gas Field, which is located in Commonwealth waters around 300km north of Darwin.

Resources and energy exports to hit record $296 billion in 2020-21

A new report has confirmed the remarkable performance of Australia’s resource and energy sector which is now on track for a record year of exports value.

New projects vital to securing gas supply

Joint media release with Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor

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).

NAIF reforms pass through House of Representatives

Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Northern Australia Michelle Landry

Significant reforms to the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) that will speed up its delivery and broaden its scope to support job-creating projects have passed a major step through parliament, despite the efforts of two southern MPs to delay it.

Australian Domestic Gas Outlook Conference

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia the Hon Keith Pitt addressed the Australian Domestic Gas Outlook Conference by video.

New grants to unlock Beetaloo Basin potential

Joint media release with Northern Territory Senator Dr Sam McMahon

Australia’s gas-fired recovery has taken another step forward with the launch of new grants to support further exploration of the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin.

NT critical minerals projects charging ahead

Joint media release with the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology the Hon Karen Andrews MP

The Morrison Government continues to strengthen the nation’s critical minerals sector, with support for two large job creating projects in the Northern Territory.

The Hon Karen Andrews MP

Parkes Observatory added to National Heritage List

Joint media release with the the Hon Sussan Ley MP, Minister for the Environment, and the Hon Michael McCormack MP Deputy Prime Minister.

The most famous Dish in the nation, the CSIRO Parkes Observatory, will be conserved and protected for future generations after being awarded National Heritage status.

Teaming up with the NRL to tackle counterfeit goods

The Morrison Government is working with the NRL to combat counterfeit merchandise, with the trial of an innovative new digital app.

Interview with Sabra Lane – ABC AM

Interview discusses mask testing facility, manufacturing strategy, Victorian supply chains

Interview with Peter Gleeson, Across Australia, Sky News on WIN

Interview discusses mask production and testing facility, food supply chains and country of origin food labelling review

Interview – ABC AM

Sabra Lane: The Federal Industry Minister is reassuring us there's no need to panic buy despite business groups warning that there could be issues with supply chains now that Victoria's six-week lockdown is in place.

New mask testing facility opens in Melbourne

A new Australian-first testing facility will enable local manufacturers of surgical face masks to fast-track the supply for frontline health workers.

Putting brakes on Holden's financial support

Decisive action has been taken to ensure General Motors doesn’t see another cent in taxpayer support, after its decision to wind up the Holden brand in Australia.

Locally made ventilators boost fight against COVID-19

Australia’s front line defence against COVID-19 has been bolstered with a group of local manufacturing companies and engineering firms delivering its first invasive ventilators to the National Medical Stockpile.

Country of origin food labelling evaluation begins

Joint media release with the Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, The Hon David Littleproud MP

The Federal Government has begun an evaluation of Australia’s country of origin food labelling system to make sure it’s working for both Aussie consumers and businesses. 

$22B project to power the NT & Singapore given major status boost

Joint media release with the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, The Hon Angus Taylor MP

The Morrison Government is helping fast-track Australia’s largest renewable energy infrastructure project which aims to power the Northern Territory and Southeast Asia – injecting billions into our economy and creating thousands of Australian jobs.