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The Hon Angus Taylor MP

Major Project Status for NSW battery and mining facility 

Joint media release with Minister for Resources and Water the Hon Keith Pitt MP, and Member for Parkes the Hon Mark Coulton MP

The Morrison Government is supporting the development of a mining, processing and recycling project that will bring new jobs and economic benefits to communities in regional NSW.

Gas industry finalises voluntary code of conduct

Gas suppliers and users have concluded negotiations and finalised a new voluntary Code of Conduct that will help ensure that the market is operating fairly and in the best interests of all participants, helping users to get the best deal. 

Support for Australian farmers to increase soil carbon through new ERF method

Joint release with Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia the Hon David Littleproud MP

The Morrison Government is working with Australian farmers to help lower emissions and realise new commercial opportunities through soil carbon projects. 

Innovative project symphony trial begins in WA

Joint release with Minister for Energy the Hon Bill Johnston MLA

The Australian Government and Western Australian Government are supporting a pilot project in Perth to find ways to make the most of household solar and battery assets to deliver maximum benefits to customers and the grid. 

Energy affordability continues to improve but retailers must do more to support vulnerable customers

Energy prices have continued to become more affordable according to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). 

Boosting corporate accountability for emissions reduction

Coles and Woodside are among 11 large Australian businesses getting behind the Morrison Government’s new Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency (CERT) report, which launches today.

Emissions fall 2.1% in 2020-21 financial year

The Morrison Government has released the June 2021 Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory.

Securing critical gas supply and infrastructure into the future

The Morrison Government has today released the first full National Gas Infrastructure Plan (NGIP) and the Future Gas Infrastructure Investment Framework to help secure our gas supplies over the next 20 years.

New laws to support offshore electricity infrastructure

Joint media release with Assistant Minister to the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction the Hon Tim Wilson MP

Parliament has endorsed a package of new laws which will support the development of Australia’s offshore energy industry and deliver new jobs and investment in offshore windfarms and transmission projects.

Interview with Neil Breen, 4BC

Interview discusses electricity prices, power station closures, Parliament

The Hon Keith Pitt MP

Reforms to unlock investment across Northern Australia

Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Northern Australia Michelle Landry

Reforms to speed up investment approvals for the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) that will turbo-charge job and economic opportunities across the north have been introduced into Federal Parliament this week.

Interview with ABC radio Newcastle

Interview discusses PEP 11, oil and gas exploration, gas supply, NOPTA.

Interview with Chris Kenny, Sky News

Interview discusses nuclear energy, coal mining, clean energy finance and a radioactive waste facility.

New strategy to drive Australian jobs in the resources sector

The Australian Government has released a new strategy to help Australians take up jobs in resources industries and to make sure Australia has the skilled workers needed to meet future demand.

Inquiry to put spotlight on financial sector's treatment of resources

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has welcomed the Trade and Investment Growth Committee’s inquiry into the financial sector’s treatment of Australia’s export industries.

Release of latest report of ACCC Gas Inquiry

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

Gas prices have continued to fall sharply further easing pressure on Australian households and industry, according to the latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Gas Inquiry report.

New discovery to help power gas fired recovery

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has welcomed news from Beach Energy of the success of its recent drilling at the Enterprise gas and condensate field offshore southwest Victoria.

Doorstop interview

Doorstop interview on offshore oil and gas exploration

New Acland court decision leaves jobs in limbo

Joint media release with Garth Hamilton MP, Member for Groom

Federal Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt says today’s High Court decision on Oakey’s New Acland mine shows the urgent need for the Queensland Labor Government to reform its approval process for resources projects.

Resources sector driving jobs growth

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt says the latest jobs figures have again confirmed the importance of the mining industry to Australia with a big increase in the number of Australians employed in the sector.

The Hon Karen Andrews MP

Driving automotive innovation in COVID-19 recovery

The Morrison Government is continuing to drive the Australian automotive industry forward, with support for businesses to take their innovative products and designs to the next level.

Opening Remarks - Amazon Fulfilment Centre Launch

Gladys Berejiklian: It is so exciting to be out here in Western Sydney in front of the Amazon site, which is taking shape.

Opening Remarks - Amazon Fulfilment Centre Launch

Gladys Berejiklian: It is so exciting to be out here in Western Sydney in front of the Amazon site, which is taking shape.

Empowering businesses to go digital in COVID recovery

The Morrison Government is future-proofing small businesses as they navigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a new online tool to help them go digital and bounce back stronger out the other side.

GM Holden must honour its promise

Joint statement with Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business and Queensland Senator the Hon James McGrath.

General Motors must honour its promise to negotiate on compensation with Holden dealers in good faith, amid significant effort from dealers to resolve their ongoing dispute.

WA space project to drive industry growth

Joint media release with the WA Science Minister the Hon Dave Kelly BA MLA

GM Holden must act in good faith

Joint statement with Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business.

The Morrison Government will continue to apply pressure to General Motors, amid their ongoing negotiations with dealers affected by their decision to retire the Holden brand in Australia.

$11m space grants to boost businesses and local jobs

The Morrison Government is backing a series of projects designed to grow Australia’s space sector and create local jobs, including improving GPS technology and the design of innovative spacesuits that will make spacewalking easier.

Australia joins global partnership on artifical intelligence

Australia has become a founding member of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), the world’s first multilateral forum dedicated to AI.

Growing Australia's PPE capability

The Morrison Government is strengthening Australia’s sovereign capability to produce essential medical supplies, with support for innovative companies to manufacture the materials needed to make Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).