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Draft emissions reduction methods for industrial facilities, wastewater and transport released for consultation

Media Releases, Portfolio Media15 October 2014

The Australian Government has released three more draft Emissions Reduction Fund methods for public consultation. The Emissions Reduction Fund is the centrepiece of the Australian Government’s efforts to tackle climate change. It’s a cost¬ effective, practical and simple approach to reduce our national emissions without a multi-billion dollar carbon tax. Emissions reduction methods set out…

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Improving Great Barrier Reef Water Quality in the Wet Tropics

Media Releases, Portfolio Media14 October 2014

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH WARREN ENTSCH MP, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR LEICHARDT The Australian Government is working hard to protect the Great Barrier Reef with the opening of the $5 million Reef Trust Tender to improve water quality in the Wet Tropics. “This competitive tender from the Coalition’s $40 million Reef Trust will provide financial incentives…

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Bill Shock Shorten wants to bring back the carbon tax

Media Releases, Portfolio Media13 October 2014

Bill Shorten has reaffirmed Labor’s commitment to a carbon tax. This means more pain for families, more jobs at risk and more damage to Australia’s international competitiveness. According to the SMH today, Bill Shorten will take his plan to the next election. Once again Labor has confirmed they want to hit Australian families with higher…

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A One-Stop Shop for environmental assessments in Western Australia

Media Releases, Portfolio Media13 October 2014

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON ALBERT JACOB MLA, WA MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT The Australian and Western Australian Governments have signed a new bilateral agreement to streamline environmental assessments as part of the One-Stop Shop reform. Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt said the signing of this agreement is an important milestone in achieving the Australian…

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Electricity affordability to be even tougher under Bill Shorten’s plans to bring back the carbon tax

Media Releases, Portfolio Media13 October 2014

Bill Shorten is dodging questions on increasing electricity prices under his plan to bring back the carbon tax. A survey of households in Victoria, NSW and Queensland released by Ernst & Young today shows that one in eight Australians missed an electricity bill payment in the past 12 months because they could not afford it.…

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Strategic Plan sets Tasmania as gateway for Antarctica

Media Releases, Portfolio Media10 October 2014

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH SENATOR THE HON ERIC ABETZ, MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT The Australian Government is today releasing the 20 Year Australian Antarctic Strategic Plan, which provides a blueprint for Australia’s future engagement in the region and options to expand Tasmania’s role as a leading Antarctic science and logistics hub. Australia has a long and…

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Work underway to clean up Tasmania’s Tamar River

Media Releases, Portfolio Media10 October 2014

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH MR ANDREW NIKOLIC MP, MEMBER FOR BASS The Coalition Government is delivering on its election commitment to clean up the Tamar River and improve the local environment and economy in Tasmania. Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt and Federal Member for Bass Andrew Nikolic today visited the Tamar River to inspect…

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Helping raise awareness during Mental Health Week

Local Media, Media Releases8 October 2014

This Mental Health Week (October 5-12) I am supporting the Ties for Lives SPOTaTHON in its quest to curb youth depression and anxiety. Unfortunately mental health problems are all too prevalent in our society, with many young people struggling to cope with life’s daily challenges. Ties for Lives aims to raise awareness about youth mental…

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Taking action to save 140 jobs at Aspitech

Media Releases, Portfolio Media8 October 2014

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH MATT WILLIAMS, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HINDMARSH The Federal Government has stepped in to help save 140 jobs at Aspitech which were on the verge of being lost due to incompetence by the previous Labor government. Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt and Member for Hindmarsh Matt Williams today visited the Aspitech warehouse…

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Green Army team and $450,000 to tackle weeds at the Dandenong Ranges

Media Releases, Portfolio Media7 October 2014

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH JASON WOOD MP, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR LA TROBE One of the first Green Army projects in Victoria is underway with young people working on a range of environmental activities at the iconic Dandenong Ranges. Young locals have taken up the opportunity to be a part of one of the Australian…

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