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The Hon Angus Taylor MP

Interview with Neil Breen, 4BC

Interview discusses emissions reduction, hydrogen, energy

Interview with Ben Fordham, 2GB

Interview discusses moving to net zero emissions.

Press conference - Clare, South Australia

Press conference to announce the Energy and Emissions Reduction Agreement with South Australia

Energy and Emissions Reduction Agreement with South Australia

Joint media release with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, South Australian Premier Steven Marshall and South Australian Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekeen

The Morrison and Marshall Governments have signed a $1.08 billion State Energy and Emissions Reduction Deal that will deliver secure, reliable and affordable energy to South Australians and help Australia continue to meet and beat its emissions reduction targets.

Jobs and investment for the north through Kidston pumped hydro project

Joint media release with Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt, Assistant Minister for Northern Australia Michelle Landry, Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson and Senator for Queensland Susan McDonald

A major energy project which will create 500 construction jobs and deliver affordable, reliable electricity for north Queensland has been secured thanks to support from the Liberal National Government through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) and Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

Interview with Chris Smith, 2GB

Interview discusses AEMO, gas supply, manufacturing, Narrabri gas project, emissions targets, coal exports

Interview with Leon Byner, 5AA

Interview discusses electricity and gas prices.

Appointments to the Climate Change Authority

On behalf of the Australian Government, I am pleased to announce new appointments to the Climate Change Authority.

Interview with Chris Smith, Sky News

Interview discusses Coal jobs in the Hunter Valley, Malcom Turnbull, electricity generation, coal exports, electricity prices

$1.3B initiative backs recycling and clean energy

Joint media release with Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Christian Porter and Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley

The Morrison Government is helping maximise opportunities for Australia’s manufacturers while also driving down emissions and protecting the environment, with funding now available for Recycling and Clean Energy projects under the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI).

The Hon Karen Andrews MP

Space regulation prepares Australia for lift-off

Launching into space and returning to Earth has been given a boost thanks to the latest regulatory changes to Australia’s space legislation.

Grants help Australian innovations go global

A surgical system that could revolutionise hip replacements is one of three cutting-edge products to share in $1.7 million in funding from the Morrison Government.

Girls get the tools they need for a future in STEM

Joint media release with the Federal Member for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh MP
High school students in Western Sydney today got a sneak peek at a new resource, funded by the Morrison Government, to get more girls studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

Industry Eureka Prize winners hit the mark

A project that has transformed our knowledge of Australian frog populations and a program empowering young Indigenous leaders through science have been honoured at the 2019 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

Protecting Indigenous knowledge

The Morrison Government is taking steps to ensure Indigenous businesses achieve their economic potential, and to preserve the cultural integrity of Indigenous Knowledge. 

Helping female founded startups shine brighter

Joint media release with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne
The Morrison Government will engage with Australians far and wide to help design a program to support female business founders

Connecting local business to global markets

The Morrison Government is helping business access global markets with applications now open for round two of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Export Hubs Initiative.

Space activities between Australia and Europe take a big step forward

Australia could work with Europe on future space missions, thanks to a joint statement of intent signed between the Australian Space Agency and the European Space Agency.

Game on for National Innovation Games

Joint media release with the Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash
The Morrison Government is helping small businesses to grow and create more jobs, with the launch of the National Innovation Games on the Gold Coast today.

Interview – ABC Sydney Breakfast with Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on ABC Sydney Breakfast by Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck.

Robbie Buck: Well, this Science Week, the Federal Science Minister is using the week to encourage parents to do more to help and to encourage your kids to give science and tech subjects a go. Karen Andrews is the MP for the southern Queensland seat of McPherson. She entered politics in 2010 after graduating from mechanical engineering, and she’s a passionate advocate for science. Good morning to you.