E&OE…. Topics: Great Barrier Reef, marriage equality STEVE CHASE: Mr Hunt, this decision has been characterised as a relief for the Government. Is that a fair assessment? GREG HUNT: Look I think it’s a tremendous and important result, not just for Australia, but for the entire UN Convention system. The Chair of the Conference, the…
E&OE…. Topics: Tasmanian World Heritage Area, Great Barrier Reef TONY JONES: The Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has been in Germany for the UNESCO meeting. He joined us earlier from Bonn. Greg Hunt, thanks for being there. GREG HUNT: Pleasure. TONY JONES: Can we just establish one principle at the outset? If the UN ultimately…
E&OE…. Topics: Great Barrier Reef PAUL MURRAY: Greg Hunt, the Federal Minister for the Environment, joins us now. G'day Greg. GREG HUNT: And good afternoon Paul. PAUL MURRAY: You're actually over in Europe at the moment. Were you in Europe for this particular meeting? GREG HUNT: Yes, I was here exclusively for the Bonn conference…
E&OE…. Topics: Great Barrier Reef, climate change, marriage equality RAFAEL EPSTEIN: It's a long way from the Peninsula to Bonn in Germany. But that is where Greg Hunt is, far from his seat here in Melbourne. He's the Minister for the Environment, part of Tony Abbott's Federal Government. Greg Hunt, welcome to the show. GREG…
E&OE…. Topics: Great Barrier Reef, Home Insulation Program CHRIS SMITH: Greg Hunt, the Federal Environment Minister, is on the line right now. Minister, good morning. GREG HUNT: Good morning, how are you? CHRIS SMITH: I'm very well. You would be very happy with this final UNESCO decision, I would imagine? GREG HUNT: Look I am…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HON BOB BALDWIN MP & FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HUGHES, CRAIG KELLY MP As part of our commitment to improving Australia’s air quality, the Government is delighted to announce Professor Peter Rayner as Australia’s third Clean Air Champion. The announcement of Professor Rayner as…
E&OE…. Topics: Great Barrier Reef, Tasmanian forests, marriage equality FRANCES BELL: The Environment Minister Greg Hunt has also been at that World Heritage meeting in Germany and he joins us now. Minister, thanks very much for being with us. What does this decision mean for the future management and for the Reef? GREG HUNT: Good…