The Australian Government is preparing to embark on a Southern Ocean research voyage this summer that will undertake important research on endangered whale species in our area. The Government has committed $1.1 million to the research voyage. The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) will join with Antarctica New Zealand and New Zealand’s National Institute of Water…
Labor’s decision to walk away from negotiations on the Renewable Energy Target is creating uncertainty for new investments in renewable energy. Despite numerous calls from the renewable energy sector and large energy users to return to the negotiating table, Labor continues to play politics. The latest ASX announcement from Meridian Energy that it…
The Federal and South Australian Governments have released a draft bilateral agreement for approvals under national environment law for public comment. Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt said that he is committed to reducing the regulatory burden on business by streamlining the environmental approvals process and is working with State and Territory Governments to develop a…
The Australian Government today announced the successful organisations to lead research hubs under the $142.5 million National Environmental Science Programme. The programme will assist decision-makers to understand, manage and conserve Australia’s environment by funding world-class biodiversity and climate science. This research will ensure decisions about managing Australia’s biodiversity and environmental resources are made on the…
The Commonwealth Government is appointing Mr Ian Hanger AM QC to assist with mediation and settlement of compensation for families and small businesses affected by Labor’s failed Home Insulation Programme. Mr Hanger oversaw the Royal Commission into the Home Insulation Program in his role as Commissioner. His new appointment provides continuity for the families of…
I call on new Victorian Health Minister Jill Hennessy to guarantee that Phillip Island will get the $2.2 million committed by the previous state government for a new health facility at Cowes. It would be deeply disappointing if the new Victorian Government were to renege on the previous government’s $2.2 million commitment to health on…
National Heritage places are of outstanding heritage value to the nation and reveal the richness and diversity of Australia’s extraordinarily natural environment. The Australian Government is now calling for nominations for new places to be included on the National Heritage List. National Heritage places capture the diversity of stories that have helped to shape our…
Residents and businesses throughout the Flinders electorate are a step closer to getting the National Broadband Network (NBN), with new target dates set by the NBN Co. The NBN Co has released its national rollout plan to June 2016, which includes 36,250 homes across the Flinders electorate, including parts of Rye, Tootgarook, Balnarring, Blind Bight,…
Homes and businesses throughout the Flinders electorate are a step closer to getting the National Broadband Network (NBN), with new target dates set by the NBN Co. The NBN Co has released its national rollout plan to June 2016, which includes 36,250 homes across the Flinders electorate, including parts of Rye, Tootgarook, Balnarring, Blind Bight,…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON STEVE DICKSON MP, QLD MINISTER FOR NATIONAL PARKS, RECREATION, SPORT & RACING Turtle populations are set to benefit from predator control programs funded with $1.35 million through the first round of grants under the Nest to Ocean Turtle Protection Program. The Australian and Queensland Governments are jointly investing up to…