The Australian Government will provide the University of Melbourne with financing of $9.1 million to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects at the University. This investment will help the University of Melbourne to reduce their grid electricity use by around 8 per cent. That’s a massive saving in both energy costs and emissions for…
Green roofs, green walls and pop-up parks – and tools to help cities set urban greening targets – will be the focus of the new Clean Air and Urban Landscapes hub under the National Environmental Science Programme. Launched today at the Koori Heritage Trust in Melbourne, the hub will also conduct experiments in urban re-wilding…
E&OE…. Topics: Clean Air and Urban Landscapes hub, World Government Summit, reshuffle, Stuart Robert GREG HUNT: I'm absolutely delighted to be able to launch the Clean Air and Urban Landscapes hub today, and to launch and support the Indigenous engagement and participation strategy. We've got an enormous amount that we can learn from Indigenous knowledge…
** Check against delivery ** 1. Introduction Your Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen… A-salaam-u-alaykum. Let me begin with a heartfelt thank you, and in particular I thank both His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and Thomson Reuters for this award. On…
The Turnbull Government welcomes news that AGL Energy Limited has joined the Australian Government in investing in San Francisco-based solar company Sunverge Energy’s world-leading battery storage technology. AGL’s USD $20 million investment builds on more than USD $7 million that the Australian Government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, and SBCVC have already invested to…
E&OE…. Topics: World Government Summit, Andrew Robb, reshuffle, tax reform TOM ELLIOTT: Greg Hunt, good afternoon. GREG HUNT: And good afternoon, Tom. TOM ELLIOTT: Who nominated you for this award? GREG HUNT: So what I understand – nobody to the best of my knowledge put forward any nomination from Australia. TOM ELLIOTT: Someone must've. GREG…
The Australian Government’s better cities commitment is being given a boost with a new $250 million program which will help provide affordable energy efficient housing to low income earners. The new program will help drive the construction of market-leading energy efficient community housing in 2016, contributing to the greening of Australia’s cities and built environment.…
E&OE…. Topics: Cities agenda, energy efficient community housing, Clean Energy Finance Corporation MICHAEL BRISSENDEN: The Federal Government will spend $250 million over the next five years on loans to provide energy efficient community housing. The program for 1,000 homes will be administered by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, which the Government still intends to abolish.…
Businesses can now seek support from the Australian Government for projects to keep greenhouse-gas producing organic waste out of landfill. A method to benefit organisations that deal with food or garden waste is now available under the Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The Emissions Reduction Fund provides positive incentives for Australian businesses to adopt smarter…
The sixth management plan for one of Australia’s greatest natural and cultural attractions – Kakadu National Park – is now in effect. The new management plan outlines the strategy for protecting and promoting this World Heritage listed park for the next 10 years. The plan takes an adaptive approach to park management, encouraging the ongoing…