E&OE…. Topics: Antarctica, MYEFO/Budget MARK PARTON: You’re a Coalition member, you’ve had enough. You know, you’ve just had enough of all the carry on. You’ve had enough of the polls and the negative media. You want to get away from it. Where do you go? Antarctica. GREG HUNT: (Laughs) MARK PARTON: That’s where I’d…
The Australian Government is preparing to embark on a Southern Ocean research voyage this summer that will undertake important research on endangered whale species in our area. The Government has committed $1.1 million to the research voyage. The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) will join with Antarctica New Zealand and New Zealand’s National Institute of Water…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON PRU GOWARD MP, NSW MINISTER FOR PLANNING The Australian and New South Wales Governments has released for public comment an updated bilateral agreement on environmental assessments under national environment law. The Australian Government is working with state and territory governments to streamline environmental regulation and develop a ‘One-Stop Shop’ for…
E&OE…. Topics: Green Climate Fund ADAM HILLS: So is this a newer, greener Government? Or is there political mileage in at least being seen to be green? To help us answer that question, we’re talking to Environment Minister Greg Hunt by web link from Tasmania. Minister, this announcement from Julie Bishop goes against the…
Labor’s decision to walk away from negotiations on the Renewable Energy Target is creating uncertainty for new investments in renewable energy. Despite numerous calls from the renewable energy sector and large energy users to return to the negotiating table, Labor continues to play politics. The latest ASX announcement from Meridian Energy that it…
The Federal and South Australian Governments have released a draft bilateral agreement for approvals under national environment law for public comment. Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt said that he is committed to reducing the regulatory burden on business by streamlining the environmental approvals process and is working with State and Territory Governments to develop a…
E&OE…. Topics: Green Climate Fund DAVID KOCH: Now the Federal Government is on the back foot again after yet another policy backflip, this time on climate change. Previously Prime Minister Tony Abbott has described the Green Climate Fund like this. (Audio excerpt begins) TONY ABBOTT: Socialism masquerading as environmentalism. DAVID KOCH: Now the government…
E&OE…. Topics: Green Climate Fund JONATHON KENDALL: It came as somewhat of a surprise but yesterday the Federal Government pledged $200 million over four years to the Green Climate Fund. It’s run the United Nations to help developing countries adapt to climate change. But it was previously described by Prime Minister Tony Abbott as…
The Australian Government today announced the successful organisations to lead research hubs under the $142.5 million National Environmental Science Programme. The programme will assist decision-makers to understand, manage and conserve Australia’s environment by funding world-class biodiversity and climate science. This research will ensure decisions about managing Australia’s biodiversity and environmental resources are made on the…
E&OE…. Topics: Green Climate Fund KIERAN GILBERT: We’re going to go back to our top story now and joining me live from the Mornington Peninsula, the Environment Minister Greg Hunt. Mr Hunt, thanks so much for your time. I want to start by asking you about this story… GREG HUNT: Good morning, Kieran. KIERAN…