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The Hon Angus Taylor MP

Chair reappointed at the Australian Energy Market Operator

Energy Ministers have agreed to reappoint Mr Drew Clarke AO PSM FTSE to the position of Chair of the Board of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) for a second term of four years.

New ERF method and 2022 priorities announced

The Morrison Government has developed an Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method to credit abatement from new carbon capture and storage projects.

Boost for carbon capture, use and storage hubs and technologies

Joint media release with Minister for Resources and Water the Hon Keith Pitt MP

The Morrison Government has committed $250 million to a new program that will turbocharge the development of commercial-scale carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) projects and hubs across Australia and create up to 1,500 jobs.

Safeguarding the future of critical medicine supply

Joint media release with the Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham and the Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Greg Hunt MP

The Morrison Government is safeguarding Australia’s sovereign capability to produce vital nuclear medicines by launching a $30 million project to design a new world-leading manufacturing facility to be built at Lucas Heights in Sydney.

Remarks to the Australian British Chamber of Commerce

Remarks to the Australian British Chamber of Commerce (Delivered virtually)

Government supporting delivery of critical transmission infrastructure in Southwest NSW

Joint media release with the NSW Minister for Energy and Environment the Hon Matt Kean MP

The Morrison Government has secured an agreement with New South Wales transmission provider TransGrid to improve the capacity of the electricity transmission network in South-West NSW. 

Energy National Cabinet Reform Committee

Energy Ministers met today as part of the Energy National Cabinet Reform Committee. Ministers agreed on the final package of reforms for the Post-2025 National Electricity Market (NEM) to be provided to National Cabinet next month, based on recommendations provided by the Energy Security Board (ESB). 

Microgrid grants to strengthen regional energy supplies

The Australian Government is delivering affordable, reliable power in regional Australia by speeding up deployment of local microgrids under a new grants program opening today.

Improving energy efficiency in homes and cutting energy costs

The Morrison Government is helping Australians to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy costs, with a new edition of Your Home set for release later this month. 

Strong rise in manufacturing jobs to drive our recovery

More than 91,000 manufacturing jobs have been created in the last three months, underscoring the Australian Government’s investments to transform local manufacturing. 

The Hon Keith Pitt MP

Delivering data certainty for mining explorers

The Australian Government has launched an online data portal that will help the resources sector in leading the economic recovery following COVID-19.

Resources investment continues to support jobs across regional Queensland

New investments in the resources industry continue to support jobs across regional Queensland and will remain a key driver in the economic recovery post COVID-19.

Government moves to strengthen resources exploration

The future of the nation’s resources sector has been bolstered, with the Government investing a further $125 million in a world-leading exploration-stimulation program that will expand its reach to cover the whole of Australia.

Interview with Kieran Gilbert of Sky News Live

KIERAN GILBERT: Let’s go live now to Keith Pitt. He’s the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia. Minister, thanks so much for your time.

Important step for national radioactive waste facility in South Australia

Joint media release with Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey MP

Legislation has been introduced to federal parliament that will pave the way for a critical piece of national infrastructure to support the increasing use of nuclear medicine in Australia and provide an economic boost to a regional South Australian community.

Unlocking critical minerals' economic and geological potential

Australia is taking another significant step towards establishing itself as a reliable, global supplier of critical minerals by developing an online portal for assessing the potential of a selection of these minerals.

Australia and India sign critical minerals agreement

Australia has taken a significant step towards establishing itself as a reliable supplier of the critical minerals needed to grow India’s manufacturing sector and its defence and space capabilities.

Australian resources weathering the COVID-19 storm

The latest trade figures have again revealed the importance of the resources sector to the Australian economy as we deal with the global downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 recovery headlines Japan and Korea meetings

The impacts of COVID-19 on investment and trade, and the road to economic recovery, have headlined discussions between the Australian Government and the governments of Japan and the Republic of Korea.

Aquaculture a potential boom industry for nation's 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.

The Hon Karen Andrews MP

Doorstop - CPO, Sydney

Minister Andrews held a doorstop in Sydney on the Holden closure announcement.

Reforming the new car retail market

Joint media release with the Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash
The Morrison Government is working to foster more competitive new car retailing, with the release of draft regulations to improve transparency and fairness in the market.

$8.5 million to boost cyber security solutions

Tailored ‘cyber fitness’ programs for small businesses are among 17 projects set to share in $8.5 million in funding from the Morrison Government to strengthen and grow the cyber security sector.

Businesses share in $6 million to tackle national challenges

The Morrison Government is backing innovative businesses with ideas to tackle national challenges; including protecting Australia from biosecurity threats and driving growth in our tourism industry.

Research collaborations to power critical minerals

The Morrison Government is continuing to invest in projects to cement Australia’s position as a critical minerals powerhouse, to grow the economy and create new jobs.

Research solving industry challenges

The Morrison Government is continuing to back research projects which address industry challenges, including one which will make our food industry more climate-resilient.

Funding projects to boost plastics recycling

Joint media release with the Minister for the Environment the Hon Sussan Ley MP
The Morrison Government is driving Australia’s waste-recycling industry forward, investing almost $20 million in a series of projects which will create new jobs, growour economy and help our environment.

Blockchain roadmap points the way to success

Seizing the economic opportunities for Australia from blockchain is at the heart of a new national roadmap released today. 

Nominate now for the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

After a history-making awards night last year, now is your chance to nominate Australia’s scientists, innovators and teachers for this year’s Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.

Medicinal cannabis projects drive job creation

Three medicinal cannabis facilities expected to create thousands of jobs in Victoria and South Australia have been granted Major Project Status by the Morrison Government.