The Turnbull Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund is helping Australia play its part in tackling climate change while also delivering significant environmental co-benefits for the Great Barrier Reef. In what is a strong endorsement by Labor of the Coalition’s climate change policy, the Queensland Labor Government has formed a partnership with GreenCollar to take advantage of…
Federal Member for Flinders Greg Hunt said he was thrilled to announce successful projects under Round One of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. “In total, we were able to grant 19 local groups with funding in Round One. This is a great result for the community,” Mr Hunt said. The Disabled Surfers Association was…
An independent review has found that the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 has led to a significant reduction in the mass of pollutants and emissions arising from the use of regulated fuel. The Australian Government will retain and amend the Act to ensure Australians continue to receive its important environmental and health benefits. We will…
I am delighted to provide an update on our work for threatened species at the Western Port Biosphere’s Biodiversity Forum, which shares the strategy’s focus on science, action and partnerships. Under the Western Port Biosphere project, supported by Australian Government funding, 184 hectares of remnant vegetation will be protected and 36 hectares revegetated by the…
Applications for Round Five of the Australian Government’s Green Army programme are now open. The Green Army is a hands-on, practical environmental action programme that supports local communities to undertake environment and heritage conservation projects across Australia while offering participants valuable skills and practical experience. The Green Army has been a huge success with 1145…
The Turnbull Government has released new plans to help save four birds and mammals prioritised for action under the nation’s first Threatened Species Strategy, marking another milestone in the fight for their survival. These recovery plans show us how to best target efforts to conserve the Regent honeyeater, Orange-bellied Parrot, Mallee Emu-wren and Mountain Pygmy…
The 2016-17 Budget is an economic plan for Australia. It is a plan for a strong new economy with more jobs and growth. As Australia successfully transitions from the mining investment boom to a stronger, more diversified economy, it is vital that our tax system drives economic growth and national prosperity. These measures will encourage…
Today’s announcement by Origin Energy to purchase 100 per cent of renewable power from a yet-to-be-built solar farm is another sign of strong confidence in Australia’s renewable energy sector. Origin Energy has entered into a power purchase agreement with Fotowatio Renewable Ventures for the new Clare Solar Farm – to be located 35 kilometres west…
E&OE… Topics: Budget, interest rate TOM ELLIOTT: Greg Hunt, Good afternoon. GREG HUNT: And good afternoon Tom. TOM ELLIOTT: Was it a nasty shock today when the Reserve Bank cut interest rates? GREG HUNT: Look, I never try to predict what the Reserve Bank will do, we just follow their lead. I think the Prime…
The Turnbull Government is committed to preserving our natural environment for future generations. We recognise both its intrinsic value, and the contribution it makes to our transitioning economy, which is reliant on employment-intensive industries like tourism. The Turnbull Government is doing more than ever before to protect the Great Barrier Reef and the 2016 Budget…