JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON DARREN CHESTER MP, PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER FOR DEFENCE Today the Australian Government announced the Department of Defence’s commitment to ensuring its fleet tyres are managed and recycled in an environmentally-sound way by joining Tyre Stewardship Australia. Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt said he was delighted the Department…
The Australian Government is calling for more local people to join the Green Army to work on local projects that will make a real difference to our environment. Applications for projects under Round 4 of the Green Army programme are now open for projects. We want local people to join the Green Army to work…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON TONY ABBOTT MP, PRIME MINISTER & HON JULIE BISHOP MP, MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS Australia will reduce greenhouse gas emissions so they are 26-28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. This is a responsible and achievable target. It is comparable to the targets of other developed countries and allows…
It’s hardly surprising that Labor is out today desperately trying to distance themselves from their modelling which shows the painful impact of their new carbon tax plan. Of course Bill Shorten wants to hide the damaging impact of his carbon tax plan. But Labor can’t dismiss or distance themselves from this. Labor commissioned this modelling…
It was fantastic to finally reach Cowes Jetty on Friday, August 7 after 19 days on the road and 500km. I want to thank Cowes Primary School, the last of 56 schools visited along the way, for the warm welcome on Friday morning. Throughout the course of the walk, I was joined by more than…
Flinders MP Greg Hunt met with representatives from Mayflower Homes as well as Lang Lang Aged Care Support Group members and State Member for Bass Brian Paynter at the site of the proposed Aged Care Centre for Lang Lang. Minister Hunt said the proposed location was well-placed in the heart of the township. “It is…
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Nick Gales as the next Director of the Australian Antarctic Division. Dr Gales is currently the Australian Antarctic Division’s Chief Scientist and the Department of the Environment's Chief Science Adviser. Having joined the Australian Antarctic Division in 2001, Dr Gales has an in depth understanding of…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON BRUCE BILLSON MP, MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS Around $100 million of carbon tax charges will be returned to local councils and be used to help reduce Australia's emissions, as part of a new plan announced today. Labor’s painful carbon tax not only raised electricity and gas prices, but hit homeowners…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH CRAIG LAUNDY MP, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR REID The Australian Government is pleased to announce the Parramatta Female Factory Precinct in Western Sydney will be assessed for possible inclusion on the National Heritage List. Located just five minutes from the Parramatta CBD, the Parramatta Female Factory Precinct is Australia’s earliest and longest…
The Australian Government is building safer roads and a stronger economy by providing $3.157 million to fix nine dangerous black spots in the Flinders electorate. This funding will provide significant improvements to a number of local roads and intersections, increasing safety for road users. Intersections to receive funding under the Black Spot Programme include: •…