Today’s announcement by Origin Energy to purchase 100 per cent of renewable power from a yet-to-be-built solar farm is another sign of strong confidence in Australia’s renewable energy sector. Origin Energy has entered into a power purchase agreement with Fotowatio Renewable Ventures for the new Clare Solar Farm – to be located 35 kilometres west…
The Turnbull Government is committed to preserving our natural environment for future generations. We recognise both its intrinsic value, and the contribution it makes to our transitioning economy, which is reliant on employment-intensive industries like tourism. The Turnbull Government is doing more than ever before to protect the Great Barrier Reef and the 2016 Budget…
A new national recycling scheme for architectural and decorative paints will improve human health and benefit the environment. The Australian Government has actively worked to support the paint industry in its efforts to address the challenge of managing waste paints and I am delighted to launch ‘Paintback’ in Melbourne today. Paintback is Australia’s first national…
The Turnbull Government is providing up to $3 million early-stage funding support towards an ambitious project that may result in an innovative renewable biofuel production facility being built at Pentland in North Queensland. The funding, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), will allow Renewable Developments Australia to develop a detailed business case for the…
Energy storage in Australian homes and businesses will play an increasingly important role as we continue the transition to a low emissions future. That is why the Turnbull Coalition Government welcomes the release of new battery storage guidelines developed by the Clean Energy Council. These guidelines have been established following extensive consultation with the energy…
PRIME MINISTER THE HON. MALCOLM TURNBULL MP MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS THE HON. JULIE BISHOP MP MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT THE HON. GREG HUNT MP JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government has signed a contract for Australia’s new icebreaker, amounting to a $1.912 billion investment, with the custom built ship due to arrive in Australia…
Bill Shorten has announced a massive new electricity tax – but he didn’t have the courage or the honesty to tell Australian families how much it will cost them. Mark Butler and Bill Shorten are kidding themselves. Australians are too smart to fall for Labor’s tricks. We’ve all been through Labor’s carbon tax experiment before.…
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…
I welcome the funding announcement of $48.2 million from the Victorian Government for an upgrade to the Phillip Island Nature Park. The Penguin Parade is one of Victoria’s most loved tourist attractions and provides a significant economic benefit to the Island. This redevelopment will support tourism in the region but will also boost local jobs…
The Turnbull Government is investing an extra $50 million in new projects to improve the health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef, bringing new investment to a total of $61 million over the last 4 days. Minister for the Environment, Greg Hunt, said this latest investment under Phase Three of the Reef Trust will…