The Hon Keith Pitt MP Media Releases
New figures from the Coalition Government’s $225 million Exploring for the Future program again show how important the resources sector is to the national economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A dedicated agency will be established by the Australian Government for the management of Australia’s radioactive waste that brings together responsibility and expertise in this important and specialised field.
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt welcomed the announcement by Cooper Energy of its $55 million investment in the Minerva gas plant as a great show of confidence in the industry.
Joint media release with the Hon Alan Tudge MP, Minister for Populations, Cities and Urban Infrastructure
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) campus will be expanded under a Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF)-funded project aimed at growing the city’s education and community precincts.
Joint media release with the Hon Michelle Landry MP, Assistant Minister for Northern Australia
The Coalition Government’s strong commitment to developing the economic potential of Australia’s north will continue after a decision to extend the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) a further five years.
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt stands by his support for a CSIRO-led report that confirms CSG fracking is safe for the environment, and condemns Lock the Gate’s unsubstantiated criticisms of this report.
Joint media release with the Hon Melissa Price MP, Minister for Defence Industry, and the Hon Michelle Landry MP, Assistant Minister for Northern Australia
The nation’s critical minerals sector will be boosted by a Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan to develop one of the world’s largest minerals sands project in Western Australia.
The Government will invest $2.5 million to support Traditional Owner aspirations and ensure the ongoing health and safety of people and the environment at Maralinga, South Australia.
The Australian Government has launched an online data portal that will help the resources sector in leading the economic recovery following COVID-19.
New investments in the resources industry continue to support jobs across regional Queensland and will remain a key driver in the economic recovery post COVID-19.