Friday, 11 February 2022 This week I approved a determination to release $200 million to the Department of Finance (Finance) to support construction of Centres for National Resilience (CNR) in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, using the Advance to the Finance Minister AFM. This is the third allocation made to Finance for this program and brings…
DetailsThe Morrison Government has welcomed NBN Co’s strong half yearly financial and operating results for the 2022 Financial Year. Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said the NBN is a vital national asset—as well as a strong and growing business. “During the pandemic, when millions…
DetailsThe Government continues to work towards the implementation of all 28 recommendations outlined in Set the Standard, the Report on the Independent Review of Parliamentary Workplaces undertaken by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins. The Jenkins Report and its recommendations provide a roadmap to drive the cultural and practical change necessary to make our Parliamentary workplaces safer.…
DetailsHon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development The Hon Michelle Landry MP Minister for Children and Families Minister for Regional Tourism Federal Member for Capricornia The Hon Michael McCormack MP Federal Member for Riverina Date: Thursday, 3 February 2022 More than 1.3 million concrete sleepers needed to build Inland…
DetailsDate: Friday, 28 January 2022 KEY POINTS The Monthly Financial Statements for December 2021 report the budget position against the expected monthly profile for the 2021-22 financial year through to 31 December 2021, based on the 2021-22 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) estimates published in December 2021. The December 2021 year to date results include…
DetailsToday I approved a determination to release $920 million in funding to the National Recovery and Resilience Agency (NRRA), using the Advance to the Finance Minister (the AFM). The determination provides funding to the NRRA to support a decision by the Australian Government to extend the availability of the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment (PLDP) until…
DetailsThe contract for landside works including ground transport facilities such as car parks and electric vehicle charging stations at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has been awarded to Aerowest joint venture of BMD construction and Seymour Whyte Constructions. Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said…
DetailsTHE HON JOSH FRYDENBERG MP Treasurer The 2021-22 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) underscores the importance of sticking to the plan to secure Australia’s strong recovery from the greatest economic shock since the Great Depression. Having performed more strongly than any major advanced economy throughout the pandemic, the Australian economy is poised for strong…
DetailsThe Morrison Government has today appointed Ms Elisha Parker to the NBN Co Board for a three-year term, bringing a regional perspective to the Board as NBN Co transitions from construction to operations. Ms Parker has entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and experience in regional and remote Australia. In addition she has 13 years experience…
DetailsThe Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance Leader of the Government in the Senate Senator for South Australia The Hon Mark Coulton MP Federal Member for Parkes Garth Hamilton MP Federal Member for Groom MEDIA…
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