The Green Army programme will help the rehabilitation and clean-up of local environment and national heritage sites following cyclones and flooding in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. The Australian Government is inviting Green Army Service Providers to work with local councils, community groups and Indigenous organisations to come forward…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH FIONA SCOTT MP, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR LINDSAY & LOUISE MARKUS, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR MACQUARIE The Australian Government will restore or protect approximately 700 hectares of Cumberland Plains woodlands through future land covenants, land acquisition and activities under the Green Army and the 20 Million Trees Programme. This builds on the approximately…
E&OE…. Topics: Bali Nine duo, Nepal earthquake, Emissions Reduction Fund MARK PARTON: I don’t know that Greg Hunt will understand either, he’s the Federal Environment Minister. Have you seen this video Greg? GREG HUNT: No, I hadn’t heard of it until you just played it then. I would say this, that our focus is…
E&OE…. Topics: Emissions Reduction Fund, Post-2020 Target Consultations PETER VAN ONSELEN: I’m joined now by Greg Hunt live from the nation’s capital. Thanks very much for being here. GREG HUNT: G’day, good to see you. PETER VAN ONSELEN: Answer this one for me – this seems to be the biggest criticism that gets levelled…
E&OE…. Topics: Climate change, Bjorn Lomborg, Emissions Reduction Fund, ANZAC Day ANDREW BOLT: Joining me is Environment Minister Greg Hunt. Greg… GREG HUNT: Well, good morning, Andrew. ANDREW BOLT: Good morning to you. That was a good start, wasn’t it? Before I get onto that, Tim Flannery, head of the Climate Council. As I…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON WARREN ENTSCH MP, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR LEICHARDT Land managers and community groups across Cape York are now able to apply for Australian Government grants for projects to help care for the region’s nationally significant wetlands and waterways. Traditional Owners, landholders and Landcare groups are invited to register an expression of…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH THE HON DR STEVEN MILES MP, QUEENSLAND MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Australia and Papua New Guinea’s historic partnership to maintain the value of the Kokoda Track continues today, with geospatial mapping being undertaken to ensure its safety. The Kokoda Track Authority in Papua New Guinea is working in partnership with officers…
E&OE…. Topics: Emissions Reduction Fund first auction results, Bjorn Lomborg ELLEN FANNING: Well Greg Hunt is the Federal Minister for the Environment; he’s been listening on the line from Melbourne. Welcome again to Breakfast Minister. GREG HUNT: Good morning Ellen. ELLEN FANNING: This is perhaps all very confusing for the listener. On the one…
The Director of the Australian Antarctic Division, Dr Tony Fleming, has today announced his retirement. Dr Fleming has been an outstanding Director of the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) for the past four years and a long time public servant in the environment. I wish to convey my personal appreciation for his tireless work in leading…
The Government is proud to announce two RAAF World War II aircraft wrecks in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park will be protected under new measures planned to come into effect next month. Special management areas – or buffer zones – will be placed around a Catalina wreck off Bowen and a Catalina that crashed…