The Hon Angus Taylor MP Media Releases
Gas is continuing to power Australia’s economy, with gas use growing strongly over the last year, along with greater use of renewables and continued reliance on coal according to the latest official energy data.
The Liberal National Government welcomes the NSW Independent Planning Commission’s (IPC) approval of Santos’ Narrabri gas project.
I would like to thank Audrey Zibelman for her contribution over the past four years as CEO and Managing Director of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and more recently as a member of the Energy Security Board (ESB).
The Morrison Government is committed to investing in the next generation of energy technologies that will deliver lower emissions, lower costs and more jobs.
The Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) has delivered the biggest auction result since December 2017.
The Morrison Government’s $1.9 billion new energy technology investment package has been strongly endorsed by industry and peak bodies.
The Morrison Government is investing in new and emerging technologies that will support jobs, strengthen our economy and reduce emissions.
Gas will help re-establish a strong economy as part of the Government’s JobMaker plan, making energy affordable for families and businesses and supporting jobs as part of Australia’s recovery from the COVID-19 recession.
The Government is setting a target for the electricity sector to deliver 1,000 megawatts of new dispatchable energy to replace the Liddell power station before it closes down in 2023.
The Morrison Government is taking action to secure Australia’s long-term fuel supply, keep prices low for consumers and create over 1000 new jobs with a $211 million investment in building new domestic fuel storage and backing local refineries to stay open wherever commercially possible.