Interview – ABC Gold Coast Breakfast with Bern Young

Topics: 2019-20 Budget for the Gold Coast E&OE: Bern Young: I have joining me here  Breakfast this morning the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology and the Federal Member for McPherson here on the Gold Coast Karen Andrews. Morning, Karen. Karen Andrews:     Good morning, how are you? Bern Young: I’m well. Did you have AC/DC in your head as the Budget was being delivered…

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Our plan for a stronger economy delivers for the Gold Coast

The 2019-20 Budget is the next stage of the Morrison Government’s plan to build a stronger economy and secure a better future for Gold Coasters. Local MP Karen Andrews said this Budget delivers the first surplus in more than a decade, creates more local jobs, lowers taxes and guarantees essential services like schools, hospitals and roads. “After more than a…

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Budget 2019-20 – Further boost for Australian jobs and the economy

The 2019-20 Budget demonstrates the Morrison Government’s commitment to new industries and skills, while also ensuring we support traditional Australian industries and jobs, to further strengthen our economy. These initiatives complement our other commitments to grow Australian industries by supporting more exports and free trade, making energy more reliable and affordable, and delivering a new skills package. The Morrison Government…

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Vision for gender equity in Australia

The Morrison Government is investing $3.4 million to improve science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) equity in Australia and boost the participation of girls and women in STEM careers. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology said having a workforce with STEM skills is a key component of the Government’s plan for a stronger economy and more jobs. “The funding underpins…

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Fuel retailers on notice

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…

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Support extended for major prawn project

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…

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Local heroes honoured at McPherson Community Awards

A Gold Coast student who performed at the Commonwealth Games and has raised money for around a dozen charities is among 95 unsung local heroes acknowledged with a McPherson Community Achiever Award. Anthea Young received a Young Achiever award at today’s ceremony held at the Robina Community Centre. Anthea has been a member of the Leo’s Club for 5…

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Incubator funding helps kick-start new ventures

Five new incubator projects in the agricultural technology, resources and energy sectors will benefit from $2.2 million in funding from the Liberal National Government. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the successful grant applicants demonstrated the sort of initiative and imagination that was essential to growing Australia’s economy. “The Liberal National Government provides this support because we recognise the critical…

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Grants to accelerate small business

Head injury assessment, fresh food tracking, animal welfare and a self-cleaning BBQ are some of the business ideas set to benefit from the latest round of the Coalition’s Accelerating Commercialisation grants. The Morrison Government funding will provide $5.3 million to 15 businesses from New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia to take their products to market…

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Launch of Sea World–Griffith University Partnership – Gold Coast

** Check against delivery ** It’s great to be back here, this time for the launch of the partnership between Griffith University and Sea World. The last time I was here, I had my previous ministerial cap on—that of vocational education and skills. During that visit, I announced a program to help apprentices develop their skills in industries undergoing structural change.…

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