The Australian Government is inviting communities across the country to get involved in the 20 Million Trees Programme with the first competitive grants round now open for applications. The 20 Million Trees Programme was a key Coalition election commitment and is a vital part of the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme. The Government is investing…
Frustrated road users will see significant improvement to the condition of local roads as the Commonwealth Government injects $2.1 billion through its Roads to Recovery Programme. Councils in the Flinders electorate will share in more than $24 million over the next five years to improve and upgrade roads. Local roads provide key links between our…
I am pleased to announce that the Southern Peninsula Veterans Centre has received a Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grant of $53, 4322. This grant will enable the centre to continue its day-to-day operations, providing veterans and returned services members with practical and emotional support. The team at the Southern Peninsula Veterans Centre…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH ANDREW BROAD, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR MALLEE Today the Australian Government placed the ‘Cathedral of the Wimmera’ — The Murtoa No. 1 Grain Store on the National Heritage List. “I am delighted the Murtoa No. 1 Grain Store with its serene cathedral-like interior has been given Australia’s highest heritage honour,” Mr Hunt…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH ANDREW BROAD, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR MALLEE Today the Australian Government placed the ‘Cathedral of the Wimmera’ — The Murtoa No. 1 Grain Store on the National Heritage List. “I am delighted the Murtoa No. 1 Grain Store with its serene cathedral-like interior has been given Australia’s highest heritage honour,” Mr Hunt…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON MICHAEL KEENAN MP, MINISTER FOR JUSTICE An investigation into the practice of environmental crime, including the illegal killing, poaching and transportation of turtle and dugong meat, will soon be underway as part of the Australian Government’s Reef Trust. Through the new Reef Trust, the Government is providing $5 million towards…
E&OE…. Topics: Turtle and dugong protection plan, plastic pollution in oceans RICK BURNETT: Joining me on the line now is our Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt. Thanks for your time, Minister. GREG HUNT: It’s a pleasure. Good morning, Rick. RICK BURNETT: Thank you. We’ve heard a lot of reports over the years about all…
The Federal and South Australian governments have signed a new bilateral agreement to streamline environmental assessments as part of the Commonwealth’s ‘One-Stop-Shop’ reform. The new agreement creates a single environmental assessment process that meets the strict standards and protections of both South Australian and Commonwealth law. This is another important milestone in reducing the regulatory…
E&OE…. Topics: Home Insulation Programme compensation, One Stop Shop, Direct Action, Renewable Energy Target. DAVID SPEERS: Environment Minister Greg Hunt joins me now. Let’s talk about this firstly – the compensation arrangements – the Prime Minister mentioned families but also businesses. GREG HUNT: Correct. DAVID SPEERS: Are you able to say how much in…
E&OE…. Topics: Turtle and dugong protection plan PHIL STALEY: Now, an investigation into the illegal killing and poaching of turtle and dugong meat is to be carried out by the Australian Crime Commission as part of a move to crackdown on wildlife traffickers. The Federal Government is providing $5 million towards a dugong and…