Support extended for major prawn project

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A multi-billion dollar prawn aquaculture project, expected to create 1,600 jobs in Northern Australia, has been granted a renewal of its Major Project Status. Project Sea Dragon will produce Black Tiger prawns, mainly for the Asian export market, and involves five sites in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Liberal…

Fuel retailers on notice

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The National Measurement Institute (NMI) will commence a national audit into fuel pump accuracy in the lead up to the Easter long weekend. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said it’s important Australian consumers get what they pay for when they buy products by weight, volume or number. “The Morrison Government is putting fuel retailers on notice, and they can expect a rigorous but fair approach…