A new era of Antarctic engagement

A new era of Antarctic engagement was announced today by the Turnbull Government, with the launch of the Australian Antarctic Strategy and 20 Year Action Plan. The Turnbull Government is providing $255 million in funding over the next ten years to enhance Australia’s Antarctic logistics and science capabilities. This includes $55 million for infrastructure and…

Turnbull Government supports Australian-grown solar technology set for commercialisation and export

The Australian Government is providing up to $2.9 million of funding to support the $5.8 million project by Victorian company RayGen. RayGen’s technology relies on low-cost mirrors to track and reflect the sun onto an ultra-efficient solar PV receiver at the top of a central tower. The potential for RayGen’s groundbreaking technology extends well beyond…

Doorstop – New York

E&OE…. Topics: Paris Climate Change Agreement GREG HUNT: Look, I'm really delighted that Australia's been able to not only just sign on to the Paris Agreement, but we have committed to the process of beginning ratification immediately and to seek to ratify and complete that process this year. That puts Australia really right in the…