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The Hon Angus Taylor MP

Advancing Australia's gas-fired recovery

The Morrison Government is ensuring Australian gas is working for all Australians by unlocking supply through critical infrastructure so households and job-creating industries can access the gas they need at a competitive price.

Locking in reliable and affordable electricity in the Northern Territory

The Morrison Government is committing to foundational projects to underpin a bilateral energy and emissions reduction deal with the Northern Territory Government that will deliver secure, reliable and affordable power and create jobs across the NT. 

Australia backs world-leading clean hydrogen projects

Australia’s future clean hydrogen industry has been given another significant boost after the Morrison Government approved three large-scale hydrogen plants in Western Australia and Victoria that will be among the biggest in the world. 

Tallawarra B power station to be built

EnergyAustralia’s commitment to build a new gas-fired power station in New South Wales is welcome news for households and businesses.

Energy Ministers agree to gas pipeline reforms

A major package of reforms to natural gas pipeline regulation that are expected to reduce costs of transportation and delivered gas, improve access to pipelines, and facilitate more effective competition in the gas market has been agreed by Energy Ministers.

Interview with Tom Connell, Sky News

Interview discusses the Energy Security Board's Post-2025 Market Design Options Paper

Locking in cheap and reliable energy through the National Electricity Market

Another important step in delivering a future National Electricity Market (NEM) that is fit-for-purpose, keeping electricity prices low and the lights on has been unveiled today.

Wholesale electricity prices dive to lowest levels since 2012

Australians are continuing to pay less to power their homes and businesses, with wholesale electricity prices across the National Electricity Market (NEM) plummeting to their lowest levels in nine years.

Energy bills continue to fall

Hundreds of thousands of Australian families and small businesses will pay less for their energy bills from 1 July, 2021.

Another strong ERF auction 

The Emissions Reduction Fund continues to go from strength to strength, with around 6.8 million tonnes of abatement purchased at Auction 12 this month. 

The Hon Karen Andrews MP

Interview – Sky News AM Agenda

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on Sky News AM Agenda.
Annelise Nielsen: Returning now to one of our top stories about the US visit and this recent announcement made there that the Australian Government will support the US ambition to get to Mars eventually with a $150 million fund. Joining us live, Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology.
Karen, thank you for joining us.
Karen Andrews: It’s a pleasure.

Interview – ABC Radio AM

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on ABC AM.
Kim Landers: Well the Prime Minister has also used his trip to the US to announce $150 million to help the Australian Space Agency and local businesses be part of NASA’s bid to return astronauts to the moon within five years and then head on to Mars.

Interview – ABC Gold Coast Breakfast with Bern Young

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on ABC Gold Coast Breakfast.
Bern Young: Now our Prime Minister Scott Morrison is of course over in the US you’ve been hearing about that in the news, well this morning but also yesterday, the big announcement was around a NASA initiative involving Australia.
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Doorstop - Gold Coast

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews held a doorstop on the Gold Coast.

Interview - Weekend Today

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on Weekend Today by Allison Langdon and David Campbell.

Allison Langdon: Well, prepare for lift-off. The Prime Minister has had space on the brain during his visit with Donald Trump, announcing a $150 million investment into local businesses and new technologies to support NASA missions.

Supporting children in the digital age

Joint media release with Minister for Education, the Hon Dan Tehan MP and Member for Brisbane, Trevor Evans MP
The impact of digital technology on Australian children will be investigated in a world-first study funded by the Morrison Government.

Backing Australian business, jobs for the US Moon to Mars mission

Joint media release with Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP
The Morrison Government is positioning Australia for lift-off with a $150 million investment into our local businesses and new technologies that will support NASA on its inspirational campaign to return to the Moon and travel to Mars.

Doorstop - Gold Coast

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews held a doorstop on the Gold Coast.

Interview - Weekend Today

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on Weekend Today by Allison Langdon and David Campbell.
Allison Langdon: Well, prepare for lift-off. The Prime Minister has had space on the brain during his visit with Donald Trump, announcing a $150 million investment into local businesses and new technologies to support NASA missions.

Accelerating ACT cyber security growth

Australia’s cyber security capability continues to strengthen with the launch of a new hub in the ACT, which will boost innovation and increase collaboration.