E&OE…. Topics: Consideration of Queen Victoria Markets for National Heritage List, wind farms, funding for the orange-bellied parrot. GREG HUNT: Good morning. I am delighted to be here with the Lord Mayor, Robert Doyle, and it’s a joint announcement and today, on behalf of the Australian Government, I am officially declaring that the magnificent Queen…
E&OE…. Topics: Consideration of Queen Victoria Markets for National Heritage List, wind farms. TOM ELLIOTT: Someone who knows all about this is the Environment Minister, regular on the program. Greg Hunt, good evening. GREG HUNT: I just want to issue a blanket denial for that sort of wicked accusation from you. Anyway Tom, how are…
Young athletes are urged to apply for grants of $500 to help with the costs of competing in state and national events. The Local Sporting Champions grants program is an Australian Government initiative designed to support young people participating in state, national and international sporting championships as an athlete, coach or official. The grants contribute…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON JACKIE TRAD MP, QUEENSLAND DEPUTY PREMIER & HON DR STEVEN MILES MP, QUEENSLAND MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Commonwealth and State Ministers met today in Brisbane for the 40th meeting of the Great Barrier Reef Ministerial Forum. This is a significant milestone and is a testament to the close working relationship…
E&OE…. Topics: National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme reform, Great Barrier Reef, housing affordability, marriage equality. STEVEN CIOBO: Well thanks very much for coming out this arvo. I’m very pleased to welcome the Federal Minister for the Environment, Greg Hunt, here. We’re here, together with many representatives and families and clients of the Endeavour Foundation…
The Australian Government is increasing the recycling target under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme to 50 per cent in 2015–16, to boost recycling and protect jobs. This will increase the recycling target by an estimated 10,050 tonnes to more than 53,000 tonnes of e-waste in 2015–16. Over four years, the changes will result…
E&OE…. Topics: Climate change, marriage equality, Labor leadership MARK PARTON: Greg Hunt, the Environment Minister, is on the line right now. Hello Greg. GREG HUNT: Good morning. MARK PARTON: Were you stung by that criticism? GREG HUNT: Sorry I missed the introduction there. I was on hold. MARK PARTON: Sorry, we were talking about the…
E&OE…. Topics: Great Barrier Reef CARRIE BICKMORE: Well Greg Hunt is the Environment Minister and he joins us now. Welcome. GREG HUNT: Thank you very much and congratulations on the Logie… CARRIE BICKMORE: Oh thank you. GREG HUNT: And much more importantly, congratulations on Evie. CARRIE BICKMORE: Oh thanks so much. Alright, let's get to…
I am delighted to mark World Environment Day 2015 with a call for nominations for this year’s Environment Minister’s Award for a Cleaner Environment. This award aims to recognise outstanding contributions by Australians towards achieving a cleaner, healthier environment and a more resilient and sustainable Australia. The Australian Government’s plan for a Cleaner Environment plan…
E&OE…. Topics: One Tree Per Child campaign, Australia’s emissions reduction targets, Olive Vale clearing GREG HUNT: I’m delighted that we’ve been able to launch the One Tree Per Child campaign with an initial Commonwealth contribution today. We want councils, we want communities, we want young people, we want Australian’s right around the country to be…