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The Hon Angus Taylor MP

Innovative microgrids to boost economic growth in regional and remote Australia

The Morrison Government is continuing to support the supply of secure, reliable and affordable power for regional and remote communities to drive economic growth and help them get ahead.

Consultation begins on Emissions Reduction Fund priorities for 2022

The Morrison Government is calling for public submissions to help identify opportunities for new methods under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).

Interview with Deborah Knight, 2GB

Interview discusses vaccine roll out and lockdowns

Interview with Deborah Knight, 2GB

Interview discusses vaccine roll out, lockdowns, and the carbon border adjustment mechanism

Interview with Leon Byner, FiveAA Adelaide

Interview discusses the Boosting Australia's Diesel Storage Program

Interview with Richard King, 2HD Newcastle

Interview discusses the Boosting Australia's Diesel Storage Program

ARENA CEO and Board update

The Morrison Government has reappointed Mr Darren Miller as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for a further three years.

Expanding Australia's diesel storage to boost long-term fuel security

The Morrison Government is investing up to $260 million to expand Australia’s diesel storage capacity as part of its commitment to boost long-term fuel security, create jobs and keep prices low. 

Funding boost to help industry adopt low emissions technology

The Morrison Government is investing $2 million in an initiative to support industry to accelerate the development and deployment of low emissions technologies. 

Interview with Stephen Cenatiempo, 2CC Canberra

Interview discusses the Sydney lockdown and the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

The Hon Keith Pitt MP

Interview with Harry Spicer on Breaking News, Macquarie Media

Interview discusses Bundaberg industries, Paradise Dam, Northern Australia and nuclear energy

Government moving quickly to secure Northern Endeavour

Urgent steps are underway to secure the continued safety and security of the Northern Endeavour floating production storage and offtake (FPSO) vessel after the liquidation of the Northern Oil and Gas Australia (NOGA) group of companies.

Radioactive Waste Management Facility a step closer to delivery

The Australian Government has introduced legislative amendments to support the delivery of a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility at Napandee, near Kimba in South Australia. 

Backing reliable energy for commercial and industrial users

Joint media release with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, the Hon Michael McCormack MP, Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, the Hon Angus Taylor MP, and Assistant Minister for Northern Australia, the Hon Michelle Landry MP
The Australian Government is focused on supporting new electricity generation projects in central and north Queensland that will drive down power prices, improve reliability and support a stronger economy.

The future of the Northern Endeavour

The Australian Government has been advised today that the Northern Oil and Gas Australia (NOGA) group of companies has been placed into liquidation.

The Hon Karen Andrews MP

Strategic Launch event in Australia on ASEAN Women in Innovation Leadership Dialogue in Jakarta in July 2020

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews delivered a speech at an Australian precursor event to next year's ASEAN Women in Innovation Leadership Dialogue

Connecting local researchers to global markets

The Morrison Government is backing Australian small businesses and researchers to grow and create local jobs, with $1.6 million to connect them with global markets.

Unlocking ways to help Tasmanian businesses grow

Tasmania’s best and brightest will today explore creative solutions to help local micro-businesses grow and create jobs, as part of the next National Innovation Games.

Research station to power agriculture into future

Joint media release with Minister for Agriculture Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie and Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction and Member for Hume the Hon Angus Taylor MP
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO today opened its new $11.5 million agriculture research station in southern NSW, purpose-built to future proof the agriculture industry.

Masterclasses boost future industry skills

Workers in the mining sector will be able to advance their skills in emerging technologies thanks to a new program launched today.

Earth and marine observing technologies worth $2 trillion by 2030

Joint media release with Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator the Hon Matt Canavan
Earth and marine observation could be worth $2 trillion to Australia and the rest of the Asia-Pacific by 2030, according to a ground-breaking new report from the Federal Government released today.

Businesses ready to test AI ethics principles

Some of the biggest businesses in Australia will trial a series of eight principles around artificial intelligence, developed as part of the Morrison Government’s AI Ethics Framework.

Global Talent program open for business

Joint media release with Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs the Hon David Coleman MP
Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman today launched the Global Talent - Independent Program, a major new initiative in Australia’s immigration strategy.

Funding to take Gippsland start-ups global

Joint media release with Member for Gippsland the Hon Darren Chester MP
Gippsland start-ups will have new opportunities to grow and expand into global markets thanks to Federal Government funding.

Funding to help Tasmanian start-ups become export ready

Joint media release with Member for Bass Bridget Archer MP
The Morrison Government is creating new regional opportunities providing $463,100 for the delivery of the Seedlab Tasmania project, an incubator focused on helping start-ups in the food, drink and agri-food/tourism sectors to become export ready.