The Australian Government will secure the future of 20 of our threatened bird species by 2020, setting an ambitious new target to reverse declines in their populations. We have to work harder to meet these challenges. We also have to work smarter. So, for the first time, an Australian Government has identified a list of…
Today we’ve learnt that Bill Shorten is, in every respect, a carbon copy of Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard. But Bill Shorten not only wants to bring back the carbon tax – he wants a carbon tax on households and a carbon tax on electricity. Today, Bill Shorten's secret plan for Labor’s whack on families,…
With less than a week to go until I set out on my 500km walk around the electorate to increase awareness about autism, I am humbled by the support I have already received. Cricket Australia has generously donated a cricket bat signed by the Australian Cricket team that will be auctioned off at Abacus’ gala…
The Australian Government will provide over $900,000 in support for one of Victoria’s most recognisable National Heritage places – Rippon Lea House and Gardens. Rippon Lea House and Gardens is one of the 18 National Heritage places to receive project funding under the Australian Government’s Protecting National Historic Sites programme. The Protecting National Historic Sites…
Tourists, locals and whale watchers at 11 sites around Australia will have a better view and understanding of migrating whales as they travel along the Australian coast thanks to $250,000 in funding from the Australian Government’s National Whale Trail initiative. Australians love marine wildlife and there is a genuine demand for land-based vantage points along…
The countdown is on for 500km Walk for AutismWith only two weeks to go until I set out on my 500km walk around the electorate to increase awareness about autism, I am looking forward to the journey and meeting people along the way. The main reason for my walk is to increase awareness about autism…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HON BOB BALDWIN MP & FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HUGHES, CRAIG KELLY MP As part of our commitment to improving Australia’s air quality, the Government is delighted to announce Professor Peter Rayner as Australia’s third Clean Air Champion. The announcement of Professor Rayner as…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON DR STEVEN MILES MP, QUEENSLAND MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT & HON JACKIE TRAD MP, QUEENSLAND DEPUTY PREMIER Investment by the Australian and Queensland Governments, industry and the community in the Great Barrier Reef exceeded more than $485 million in 2014/15 alone, according to the new Investment Baseline released today. Deputy…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON DR STEVEN MILES MP, QUEENSLAND MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT & HON JACKIE TRAD MP, QUEENSLAND DEPUTY PREMIER Australia and Queensland strongly welcome the final and unanimous decision of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to not place the Great Barrier Reef on its world heritage in-danger list. In fact, all references…
As part of our commitment to protect and improve the long-term health of the Great Barrier Reef, the Australian Government will invest $8 million to roll out the monitoring and reporting programme of the Reef 2050 Plan. Minister Hunt made the announcement today during his intervention at the World Heritage Committee in Bonn. The Reef…
