Media Releases
Joint media release with The Hon Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer, The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and The Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science
The Albanese Government is today releasing for final consultation the mandatory code of conduct (Gas Code) to secure more gas at reasonable prices for Australian consumers.
Australia and Germany will work together to create new opportunities for critical minerals projects in order to meet climate and energy targets.
Australia and the United Kingdom will strengthen cooperation on critical minerals after signing a new Statement of Intent.
The latest report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission shows the east coast gas market is forecast to have sufficient supply to meet forecast demand for the remainder of 2023.
Australia has reinforced its position as the world’s largest lithium miner with higher prices and continued strong global demand for the resources critical to low-emissions technologies.
New reforms coming into force today will ensure Australian homes, small businesses and heavy industry can count on Australian gas to meet their needs while also adding protections for long-term contracts with international trading partners.
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King has outlined the achievements and challenges of the nation’s resources sector in a ministerial statement to Parliament.
Federal, state and territory resources and mining ministers have agreed to coordinate efforts to support the development of Australia’s critical minerals sector.
With the release of new data and four new Mineral Potential Maps, the Australian Government is supporting exploration for minerals such as zinc and associated critical minerals including cobalt, gallium, and germanium for use in renewable technologies.
India and Australia have reached a major milestone in working towards investment in critical minerals projects to develop supply chains between the two countries.