Research designed to lower the risk of human-shark encounters and better understand the threats to marine species and their habitats will be carried out as part of the Australian Government’s National Environmental Science Programme. Conducted by the Marine Biodiversity Hub based in Hobart, the research will take place in Australia’s temperate marine waters and lead…
I was delighted to welcome more than 80 guests including friends, family and supporters to the Rosebud RSL on Monday where Flinders Seniors Awards were presented to 15 worthy recipients. The awards recognise the significant contribution our older residents make in the community, whether it is through helping with school breakfast programs, volunteering with the…
The Government is providing cutting-edge facilities and equipment to local young people with the opening of the Southern Peninsula Trade Training Centre at Rosebud and Somerville. Funded by the Australian Government, the $5.4 million Southern Peninsula Trade Training Centre will deliver training in plumbing, carpentry, electrotechnology and allied health. I am committed to ensuring local…
I would like to personally congratulate Dr Jane Elith on winning a Prime Minister’s Prize for Science today. For her contributions to environmental management worldwide Dr Jane Elith receives the 2015 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year. The species distribution models developed by Dr Elith have been used by all Australian governments,…
E&OE…. Topics: China-Australia Free Trade Agreement, renewable energy, safeguard mechanism, Emissions Reduction Fund, World Bank Pilot Auction Facility KIERAN GILBERT: I'm joined by the Environment Minister Greg Hunt, and a lot to talk about. First of all, this China free trade agreement – looks like finally a deal done, that's good news. GREG HUNT: Look,…
E&OE…. Topics: Melbourne infrastructure, coal, EPBC Act, Canada election, Green Army TOM ELLIOTT: Right now though we are joined by the Federal Environment – and Minister for Cities Greg Hunt. Good afternoon. GREG HUNT: And good afternoon Tom. TOM ELLIOTT: Now firstly, today it's been announced that possibly as many as 44 buildings in and…
E&OE…. Topics: Commission for Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, renewable energy, climate change, whaling SARAH GILLMAN: Greg Hunt is the Federal Environment Minister, and joins us. Good morning. GREG HUNT: Good morning Sarah. SARAH GILLMAN: How confident are you that this proposal might finally get up? GREG HUNT: Look in the end do I…
Australia has already met with the Japanese Government to discuss Japan’s attempt to exclude itself from the International Court of Justice in matters relating to future whaling activities. Australia has successfully brought action in the International Court of Justice to stop Japan’s whaling programme. Japan has previously said it would abide by the ruling. We…
E&OE…. Topics: $30 million agreement for City of Melbourne to reduce emissions and power prices, Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Infrastructure project, 2030 emissions target GREG HUNT: Look I'm delighted to be here with the Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, with Councillor Arron Wood, and to announce that the Commonwealth of Australia and the City of…
This weekend the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority marks a very special occasion – 40 years of working to ensure the long-term protection of one of the world’s most diverse and remarkable ecosystems. To mark 40 years of Reef management, I encourage families of all ages from Townsville and the surrounding region to attend…