I am delighted to have been appointed to the position of Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science. This is a portfolio that is fundamental to people’s lives and job opportunities and critical to Australia’s future. Science and innovation are deep personal interests and flow directly from my work with the environment. Put simply, they represent…
I am delighted to announce that the World Heritage Committee today released its positive decision on the state of conservation of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The decision is a major milestone for Australia. It acknowledges the progress we have made in addressing past requests of the World Heritage Committee, and commends the commitment…
The Federal Government has today provided the environmental approval for Stage 2 of the WestConnex motorway. Today’s decision gives the New South Wales Government the green light to start construction on this key piece of infrastructure. WestConnex is a $16.8 billion project which will deliver real benefits to millions of people in western and south-western…
A re-elected Turnbull Government will commit $100,000 to better understand the unique environmental values supporting potential protection of the magnificent orca hotspot near Bremer Bay. We acknowledge the strong interest from the local community, the eco-tourism industry and the conservation sector and are actively looking at options for protecting the Bremer Canyon aggregations. If re-elected,…
A re-elected Turnbull Government will provide community groups across in Petrie with $100,000 towards installing solar panels and battery storage. Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth MP said he was excited local community organisation would get the opportunity to install solar, to lower electricity costs and help reduce emissions. “It’s been a pleasure to introduce…
A re-elected Coalition Government will deliver a new Green Army project for Canning River, Southern River and the Forrestdale Lake Ramsar site to protect local threatened species. The Green Army provides opportunities for young Australians aged 17-24 years to gain training and experience which will assist them in the future to find jobs, while generating…
A re-elected Coalition Government will deliver a new Green Army project for Swan and Canning riverbanks and local national parks. The Green Army provides opportunities for young Australians aged 17-24 years to gain training and experience which will assist them in the future to find jobs, while generating real benefits for the local environment. The project will: · Rejuvenate…
A re-elected Coalition Government will deliver a new Green Army project for Swan and Canning riverbanks and local national parks. The Green Army provides opportunities for young Australians aged 17-24 years to gain training and experience which will assist them in the future to find jobs, while generating real benefits for the local environment. The…
A re-elected Coalition Government will invest approximately $1 million in the recovery of the Georges River through five new Green Army projects costing approximately $200,000 each. This investment in new Green Army teams is in addition to the $1 million committed to the Georges River under the Improving Your Local Parks and Environment Plan. The…
A re-elected Turnbull Government will help community groups in Melbourne Ports to lower their power bills and play their part in reducing Australia’s emissions by providing $100,000 towards the cost of installing solar. “The Solar Communities program will provide funding for groups across Australia to install rooftop solar PV, solar hot water and battery storage…