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The Hon Angus Taylor MP

Appointment to the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee

The Morrison Government has appointed Professor Alexander McBratney to the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC) for a period of three years.

Appointment to the Clean Energy Regulator Board

The Morrison Government has appointed Ms Katherine Vidgen to the Board of the Clean Energy Regulator for a period of three years.

Funding boost for Australia's biggest recycling plant

Joint media release with Minister for Finance Simon Birmingham and Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management Trevor Evans

Construction of Australia’s biggest polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling plant is progressing at pace, with the Morrison Government providing new finance to ensure it can help meet our ambitious waste reduction targets and support jobs in regional New South Wales. 

Building Australia’s hydrogen industry through research collaborations

Joint media release with Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Christian Porter

The Morrison Government is backing domestic hydrogen research, development and demonstration (RD&D) capability to advance Australia’s clean hydrogen industry.

Lower power prices boost households and businesses

More than 700,000 loyal energy customers will benefit from lower energy prices, with the third iteration of the Morrison Government’s Default Market Offer (DMO) taking effect today. 

Unlocking carbon capture and storage projects under the Emissions Reduction Fund

The Morrison Government has today released for public consultation a draft carbon capture and storage (CCS) method for the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).

ACCC confirms Morrison Government delivering significant electricity savings

Joint media release with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg

Energy consumers are sharing in almost a billion dollars in electricity savings thanks to the Morrison Government’s strong action to reduce electricity prices.

Australia's carbon market on track for growth year in 2021

The Morrison Government’s emissions reduction schemes are on track to drive down Australia’s emissions by as much as 57 million tonnes in 2021, according to the Clean Energy Regulator’s latest Quarterly Carbon Market Report.

Morrison Government continues to protect energy customers

The Morrison Government is committed to putting Australian energy consumers first, while ensuring households and businesses can continue to access the energy they need at an affordable price.

Delivering fuel security and protecting jobs

The Morrison Government’s new measures to lock in the future of the refining sector, keep petrol prices low and protect jobs have passed the Australian Parliament. 

The Hon Karen Andrews MP

STEM brings politicians back to school

Joint media release with the Minister for Education the Hon Dan Tehan MP
Children in schools from Broome to Batehaven will today be inspired by world class scientists, as federal parliamentarians bring them to the classroom as part of CSIRO’s STEM in Schools program.

Doorstop – Woolworths TerraCycle partnership launch

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews held a doorstop with TerraCycle and Woolworths about their partnership launch

Loop™ initiative a model for recycling

Joint media release with the Minister for Environment the Hon Sussan Ley MP
The Morrison Government has welcomed a new partnership between Woolworths and recycling company TerraCycle, as we look to grow the waste recycling industry in Australia.

Doorstop – Woolworths TerraCycle partnership launch

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews held a doorstop with TerraCycle and Woolworths about their partnership launch

Interview – ABC Adelaide

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on ABC Radio, Adelaide.

 

Space agreements boost international collaboration

The Morrison Government is continuing to develop opportunities for Australian businesses to create jobs in the space sector, with the Australian Space Agency signing agreements with three international space agencies and a major industry player.

Interview – ABC Radio National

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on ABC Radio National Breakfast.

Interview – ABC Adelaide

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on ABC Radio, Adelaide.
 

Interview – ABC Radio National

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on ABC Radio National Breakfast.

Interview – ABC News Breakfast

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on ABC News Breakfast.