JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON DOUGLAS TOMURIESA MP, PNG MINISTER FOR FORESTS The Australian-initiated draft Asia-Pacific Rainforest Recovery Plan was central to the discussions held between Australia and Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby this week. The Australian Environment Minister the Hon. Greg Hunt MP and Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Forests the Hon. Douglas…
DetailsJOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON JOHN PUNDARI MP, PAPUA NEW GUINEA MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE The Kokoda Initiative – an arrangement between the governments of Papua New Guinea and Australia to protect the Owen Stanley ranges region and the Kokoda Track – was the key focus of discussions between Ministers the…
DetailsThe Australian Government is proud to announce that Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne will be assessed for inclusion on the National Heritage List. Abbotsford Convent will be included on the Australian Heritage Council's work plan. This is an important first step towards national heritage recognition of this remarkable site. Abbotsford Convent was established by the Sisters…
DetailsThe Chair of the Climate Change Authority Mr Bernie Fraser expressly said in his statement of 2 July 2015: “The Climate Change Authority has confirmed its preliminary recommendations to the Government that, at the forthcoming Paris Conference, Australia should commit to: i. a target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent below…
DetailsJOINT 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsJOINT 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…
DetailsIt’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…
DetailsIt 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…
DetailsFlinders 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…
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