Topics: Marine Biodiversity Hub, Earth Sciences and Climate Change Hub, Carp eradication, East-West Link E&OE…. GREG HUNT: Tasmania is home to the icebreaker, it’s home to the Antarctic Gateway Partnership, and it's going to be home to the National Marine Biodiversity Hub. Tasmania is genuinely helping to lead the country in the protection of our…
E&OE…. Topics: China-Australia Free Trade Agreement, renewable energy, safeguard mechanism, Emissions Reduction Fund, World Bank Pilot Auction Facility KIERAN GILBERT: I'm joined by the Environment Minister Greg Hunt, and a lot to talk about. First of all, this China free trade agreement – looks like finally a deal done, that's good news. GREG HUNT: Look,…
E&OE…. Topics: Melbourne infrastructure, coal, EPBC Act, Canada election, Green Army TOM ELLIOTT: Right now though we are joined by the Federal Environment – and Minister for Cities Greg Hunt. Good afternoon. GREG HUNT: And good afternoon Tom. TOM ELLIOTT: Now firstly, today it's been announced that possibly as many as 44 buildings in and…
E&OE…. Topics: Commission for Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, renewable energy, climate change, whaling SARAH GILLMAN: Greg Hunt is the Federal Environment Minister, and joins us. Good morning. GREG HUNT: Good morning Sarah. SARAH GILLMAN: How confident are you that this proposal might finally get up? GREG HUNT: Look in the end do I…
E&OE…. Topics: $30 million agreement for City of Melbourne to reduce emissions and power prices, Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Infrastructure project, 2030 emissions target GREG HUNT: Look I'm delighted to be here with the Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, with Councillor Arron Wood, and to announce that the Commonwealth of Australia and the City of…
E&OE…. Topics: Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Infrastructure project, Paris climate conference DAVID CURNOW: Good afternoon Mr Hunt. GREG HUNT: And good afternoon David. DAVID CURNOW: Has anything changed with this new approval? GREG HUNT: Look what we've done is add additional conditions in relation to what's known as the Doongmabulla Springs. That's to make…
E&OE…. Topics: Controlled burns, Trans-Pacific Partnership, China Australia Free Trade Agreement, infrastructure for Victoria TOM ELLIOTT: Greg Hunt, good afternoon. GREG HUNT: Hey, and good afternoon Tom. TOM ELLIOTT: Can you put out bush fires? GREG HUNT: What I can do and what I will do is write to the Premier. It's absolutely clear that…
E&OE…. Topics: Office of Climate Change and Renewables Innovation, renewable energy, Emissions Reduction Fund, Maurice Newman, Australia’s 2030 emissions target FRAN KELLY: Greg Hunt is the Environment Minister. Minister, welcome back to Breakfast. GREG HUNT: Good morning, Fran. FRAN KELLY: Under the Government of Tony Abbott, there were moves to try to abolish the CEFC…
E&OE…. Topics: Cities, renewable energy, infrastructure investment, Environment portfolio, EPBC Act MICHAEL BRISSENDEN: Greg Hunt, good morning. GREG HUNT: Good morning Michael. MICHAEL BRISSENDEN: Clearly this appears to be a turnaround in the view from the Government about public transport. Is it a change of emphasis? GREG HUNT: Look, there is an increased focus. That's…
E&OE…. Topics: Direct Action, China Emissions Trading Scheme, electricity prices LAURA JAYES: Well joining me now is the Environment Minister Greg Hunt. Mr Hunt, thanks so much for your time. GREG HUNT: It’s a pleasure Laura. LAURA JAYES: Do you agree – if China does impose this cap and trade scheme, will it be a…