7 April 2022 $1.28 MILLION DELIVERED TO REDUCE NATURAL DISASTER RISK AND BUILD RESILIENCE IN FRANKLIN The Morrison Government is reducing the risk and minimising the impact to communities of large-scale natural disasters like floods and bushfires in Kingborough and the Huon Valley by directly providing funding of: $46,000 to the Garden Island Creek Erosion [...]
7 April 2022 Branching out into Farm Forestry The Morrison Government has today delivered the Farm Forestry: Growing Together strategy. Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonno Duniam said the strategy recognises the opportunities presented by farm forestry for both farmers and Australia’s forest industries. “We’re seeing an increasing demand for timber products, as well [...]
5 April 2022 Australia’s first National Fisheries Plan is the catch of the day Australia’s first ever National Fisheries Plan has been released to drive sustainable growth of Australia’s fishing, aquaculture and seafood community. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonno Duniam said it is exciting [...]
4 April 2022 Boost for forest and wood products R&D The Morrison Government has delivered an increase to forest grower levies that will improve plant health and fund research and development. Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonno Duniam said the increased investment was the result of extensive consultation and communication, led by industry. “We’re [...]
4 April 2022 Aquaculture research to investigate new opportunities in Commonwealth waters The Morrison and Gutwein governments have signed an agreement that provides the legal framework for aquaculture research to be undertaken in the Commonwealth waters in Bass Strait. Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries and Senator for Tasmania Jonno Duniam and Tasmanian Minister for [...]
31 March 2022 Silence on fish and forests proves Labor a risk For all Labor’s talk about its support for the fisheries and forest industries, tonight Labor has shown that it is all talk and no substance. The alternative budget handed down by Labor leader Anthony Albanese spelled it out. No plan and no commitments. [...]
FEDERAL BUDGET DELIVERS A STRONGER FUTURE FOR TASMANIA 29 March 2022 Tonight’s Budget demonstrates a clear choice for a stronger future in Tasmania. It creates more jobs and investment in skills, small businesses and infrastructure for the entire state. The Budget guarantees essential services of health, education, aged care and the NDIS. Reducing the cost [...]
23 March 2022 Aussie rock lobster exports get a boost Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative Limited (GFC) awarded $1,926,000 Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) grant. Funding to explore new international markets for lobster exports. A $1,926,000 Australian Government grant to Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative Limited (GFC) will diversify the product range to expand into new international [...]
18 March 2022 New headspace centre for Rosny Park The Morrison Government will establish a new headspace service in Rosny Park to provide additional mental health support for young people in the region. headspace is the Government’s flagship health programme for young Australians aged 12 - 25. It offers highly effective free or low-cost support [...]
16 March 2022 Labor’s fake promise election spendathon Labor is continuing to perpetrate a cruel hoax on Tasmanians with their claimed pledges of funding ahead of the election. Yesterday, senior Labor frontbencher Catherine King said that all of Labor’s election promises would be reviewed by the Department of Infrastructure prior to them proceeding if Labor [...]