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The Hon Angus Taylor MP

Electricity prices to fall for Australian households

Household electricity prices are set to fall across the National Electricity Market (NEM) on the back of lower wholesale electricity costs and an increase in renewable generation according to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC).

Interview with Ben Fordham, 2GB

Interview discusses electricity prices, solar panels, local manufacturing, Energy Made Easy

Australia-Germany to support hydrogen supply chain projects

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

The future of hydrogen exports in Australia will get a boost from international collaboration between Australia and Germany as the Morrison Government continues to accelerate the development of Australia’s future hydrogen industry.

Carbon taxes are not going to get the job done

First published in the Australian Financial Review on 19 November, 2021

COP26 ended like so many before it.

Advancing Australia's bioenergy sector

Joint media release with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development the Hon Barnaby Joyce MP 

The Morrison Government has welcomed the release of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Bioenergy Roadmap, which sets out opportunities that all levels of government, research institutions and industry can collaborate to grow Australia’s bioenergy sector.

First hydrogen trial for NSW gas users

Clean hydrogen is being blended into the gas networks in New South Wales for the first time under a two-year trial starting today.

Supporting manufacturers to drive down emissions and grow recycling

The Morrison Government is securing Australia’s economic recovery by backing manufacturers to grow and scale their businesses while protecting the environment with more than $44 million in funding.

Address to the Energy Users Association of Australia - Energy Forum

Address to the Energy Users Association of Australia's Energy Forum

Boosting the Wallumbilla Gas Hub

Unlocking more gas supply is a key element of the Morrison Government’s gas fired recovery. Getting more local gas to market is the best way to lower prices for Australian gas users and enhance energy security.

Interview with Tom Elliott, 3AW

Interview discusses emissions targets, economic modelling, Emissions Reduction Fund, carbon capture and storage

The Hon Keith Pitt MP

NAIF supporting major WA salt and potash project

Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Northern Australia Michelle Landry.

A major salt and potash fertiliser project in Western Australia creating hundreds of jobs and boosting economic growth in the Pilbara will go ahead with $450 million support from the Federal Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).  

Big rise for Australian coal exports

Latest trade data confirms the resilience of Australia’s resources sector with coal exports on the rise despite recent global challenges.

JobMaker plan secures Australia's domestic gas supply

Joint media release with Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP and Member for Flynn Ken O'Dowd MP.

The Liberal Nationals Coalition Government is keeping downward pressure on energy prices for families and businesses with a new agreement under the Government’s JobMaker plan.

Delivering CopperString 2.0 and creating regional jobs in Queensland

Joint media release with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor, and Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson

The Liberal National Coalition Government is backing regional jobs, industry development and affordable reliable power through continued support for CopperString 2.0.

Roads investment to open up major gas project in the Northern Territory

Joint media release with Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz, Senator for the Northern Territory Sam McMahon, and Northern Territory Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Eva Lawler

The Coalition Government is taking further steps to fast track the enormous economic benefits of the Beetaloo Basin with the announcement of the Northern Territory’s Gas Industry Roads Upgrades program, funded through the Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative.

$4 million in new community grant funding for regional South Australian communities

Joint media release with Rowan Ramsey MP, Member for Grey

Around 35 projects in regional South Australia will share in a $4 million Coalition Government investment through the Community Benefit Program (CBP).

Resources and energy exports remain robust

The outlook for Australia’s resource and energy exports has improved over the past three months, as global economic activity rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, with resources and energy exports to remain robust after earning a record $291 billion in 2019–20.

Beetaloo strategic plan will unlock gas, jobs and development

The Coalition Government plans to accelerate gas exploration and development in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo sub-basin to create thousands of jobs, provide significant economic benefits to the region and ensure Australia remains a world leader in the production of natural gas.

Interview with Katie Woolf, Mix 104.9 FM Darwin

Interview discusses Beetaloo sub-basin development, manufacturing in the NT, gas, renewable energy, NAIF reforms.

Interview with ABC News Breakfast

Interview discusses coal exports, WTO, China-Australia Free Trade Agreement, Banks, insurance and resources projects, emissions targets.

The Hon Karen Andrews MP

Building Mission Control Centre

Joint media release with the Hon Alan Tudge MP Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure and the Hon Steven Marshall MP Premier of South Australia

Australia’s first Mission Control Centre is one step closer to lift off with local company Saber Astronautics chosen to establish the state-of-the-art space hub in Adelaide.

Australia and India united in research collaborations

Research collaboration between Australia and India has been given a nearly $20 million boost with funding for new projects to advance pandemic research and reduce plastics waste.

Helping female-led regional businesses grow

The Morrison Government is helping female business owners step-up to tackle global markets as part of the nation’s COVID-19 recovery.

AustCyber nodes strengthen QLD cyber economy

Joint media release with Queensland Minister for Innovation The Hon Kate Jones MP

Queensland is set to strengthen its position in the booming cyber security sector, with three new hubs across the state to make businesses more secure, as well as drive economic growth and create new jobs.

Doorstop - Gold Coast

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews held a doorstop with Hannah Watts co-owner of UGG Since 1974.

Australian made - backing locally made goods

Australians are being reminded of the value of buying home-grown products, with a new ad campaign launching today to promote Australian Made.

Supporting the new car retailing market

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

Aquaculture a potential boom industry for north

Northern Australia’s aquaculture industry has the potential to generate thousands of new jobs and increase the value of its production to more than $1.3 billion, according to the findings of a new study.

Future of fashion industry post-COVID

Boosting demand for Australian-made fashion and diversifying manufacturing capability to upskill and create new jobs are among the key issues that will be discussed today at a roundtable with the local fashion industry.

Patents system review to support small and medium business innovation

The Morrison Government is continuing to support innovation in small and medium sized businesses with the launch today of a review into Australia’s patents system.