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Senator the Hon Tim Ayres

Interview discusses the Energy Ministers Meeting, coal and gas prices, and procurement strategy for rail stock.

Interview discusses the September National Accounts, gas and coal prices, reliability of Australian trade, high-speed rail and Australian rail manufacturing.

Speech at the Ausrail 2022 Conference, Australasian Railway Association

The Australian Government will appoint an advocate to help deliver the National Rail Manufacturing Plan, which will help grow local manufacturing of safe, fast and sustainable rail.

Interview discusses secure Jobs, the Better Pay Bill; Svitzer industrial action; and Deliveroo.

Keynote address to the 2022 Bus Industry Confederation National Conference

Interview discusses energy and gas prices; Australia-China relationship; Industrial relations reforms.

Gas prices

Interview discusses US apple imports and mining manufacturing sector.

Secure jobs, Better Pay Bill; multi-employer bargaining; and energy prices.

The Hon Angus Taylor MP

BlueScope results, Eraring power station closure

Minister's speech at the Business Illawarra executive forum speech

Interview discusses the AGL takeover bid, Bluescope and green steel

Interview discusses Eraring power station and electricity price

Announcement of the next round of $250 million Future Fuel Strategy

Joint media release with the Hon Tim Wilson MP, Assistant Minister to the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction

The Morrison Government is rolling out the newly expanded $250 million Future Fuels Fund to support uptake of low and zero emissions vehicles in commercial fleets.

Interview discusses the early closure of Eraring power station

Eraring power station early closure

RAY HADLEY: The Federal Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor. Minister. Good morning.

ANGUS TAYLOR: Good morning, Ray. Thanks for having me.

Origin has announced it is bringing forward the closure of the Eraring Power Station in NSW from 2030-32 to mid-2025.

This announcement is a commercial decision and Origin has chosen to provide the minimum 3.5-years’ notice.

The Hon Keith Pitt MP

Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt says protestors attempting to disrupt gas exploration to the west of King Island should abide by the environmental umpire’s decision and let the crucial work proceed to guarantee future energy supplies to south-eastern Australia.

The Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt has welcomed today’s news of a merger commitment between Woodside Petroleum and the oil and gas division of BHP Group.

Joint media release with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor

The latest report of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Gas Inquiry underlines the importance of the Morrison Government’s gas-fired recovery and support for further development of the nation’s gas resources. 

A National Radioactive Waste Management Facility is one step closer, following the decision by the Minister for Resources and Water, Keith Pitt, to issue notices of an intention to declare Napandee near Kimba as the proposed site for the facility.

Speech to the Queensland Resources Media Club, Brisbane.

Today’s announcement by Senex Energy Ltd that it has signed a new seven year deal with Adbri Limited to supply up to 11 petajoules of gas from 2023 shows that gas is going to be required for the long term. 

Australia’s junior mineral explorers can apply to access substantial exploration incentives from mid-July under the $100 million extension of the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI).

The Coalition Government has announced the first grants under the $50 million Beetaloo Cooperative Drilling Program to help accelerate development of gas projects in the Northern Territory.

The final investment decision by Chevron Australia and the Gorgon joint venture partners for the Jansz-Io Compression (J-IC) project is a A$6 billion vote of confidence in Australia’s gas industry and will support jobs, exports and domestic energy supplies for decades to come.

The Australian Government has released a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for Phase 1 works to decommission the Northern Endeavour Floating Production Storage and Offtake (FPSO) facility.

The Hon Christian Porter MP

Joint media release with the Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP

A new investment from the Morrison Government will make Australia home to the world’s largest radio telescope that will put the country at the cutting edge of science and technology research while creating hundreds of new jobs during the construction phase.

Joint media release with the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, the Hon Angus Taylor MP, and the Minister for the Environment, the Hon Sussan Ley MP

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 Morrison Government is driving the automotive sector forward by extending the automotive research and development tariff concession until 2025, keeping high-end research activities in Australia and supporting thousands of high-wage jobs.

Joint media release with the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, the Minister for Defence, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP, and the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Christian Porter MP.

The Morrison Government will accelerate the creation of a $1 billion Sovereign Guided Weapons Enterprise, boosting skilled jobs and helping secure Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities.

Joint media release with Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison, Premier of South Australia Steven Marshall, and Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Paul Fletcher.

Young Australians will be inspired to dream big and consider a space career, with the launch of the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.

The Hon Karen Andrews MP

Renowned physicist Dr Cathy Foley AO has been appointed Australia’s next Chief Scientist.

Australian organisations with research project ideas that encourage the community to get involved are invited to apply for a Citizen Science grant.

The Morrison Government has strengthened its commitment to supporting companies to invest in research and development, releasing refreshed R&D Tax Incentive (R&DTI) guidance today.

The Morrison Government is backing Australian businesses to develop and launch new products into space, as part of a plan to get more local companies to be part of NASA’s Moon to Mars program.

A new initiative to inspire girls to see their future selves in a range of jobs using science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills has launched today.

Joint media release with Prime Minister the Hon. Scott Morrison MP

A team that was instrumental in the world-first detection of gravitational waves has won this year’s Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.

Statement by the Minister for Industry, Science and Technlogy the Hon Karen Andrews MP to Parliament on Tuesday, 27 October 2020.

Interview discusses Australia Post, Modern Manufacturing Strategy, COVID-19 vaccine, Queensland state election.

Joint media release with the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, The Hon Angus Taylor MP

The Morrison Government is helping fast-track the world’s largest green hydrogen and ammonia production facility, which is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs in Western Australia.

As part of the Morrison Government’s plan to grow Australian manufacturing and create jobs, five new members have been added to a reinvigorated and newly named Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA).

Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash

The spread of the coronavirus has put immense pressure on small businesses to continue operating and keeping Australians employed.

Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Michaelia Cash was interviewed on 2GB Breakfast with Alan Jones.

The Government has announced the Coronavirus Supplement as part of its economic plan to support Australian households and businesses.

Minister Cash said the spread of COVID-19 has impacted every Australian business, but big businesses making payments to small businesses on time and even ahead of time is something that will make a critical difference in helping small businesses continue to operate and survive.

Joint media release with the Minister for Families and Social Services Senator the Hon Anne Ruston.
The Morrison Government is expanding the eligibility criteria for JobSeeker Payment to support sole traders and Australians who are self-employed if their income is negatively affected by the economic impact of the Coronavirus.

Joint media release with the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology the Hon Karen Andrews MP.
From today, the Morrison Government’s business hotline will give more support to small and medium businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Labour force figures released today by the ABS exceeded all market expectations in February 2020, with seasonally adjusted employment increasing by 26,700 over the month, to stand at a record high, of 13,015,100.  

Joint media release with the Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud, NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro, NSW Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope
The Morrison Government has today announced a new $10,000 grant and simplified access to existing loans and other services for small businesses impacted by recent bushfires.

Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash was interviewed by Alan Jones on the 2GB Breakfast Show.

Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Michaelia Cash delivered a speech at the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) Cellr Project at Castelli Estate, Myaree, WA