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Media Release: Uncorking the benefits for wine producers

A prosperous future driven by exports beckons for Australia’s wine industry following the passage today of legislation reforming the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) Rebate.

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Media Release: $45.6 million for job-creating water infrastructure for Northern Adelaide

The Coalition Government is delivering funding of $45.6 million to get capital works underway on the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme.

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Media Release: Clean and green forestry projects to help reduce carbon emissions

​Land managers who wish to undertake plantation forestry projects to sequester carbon will now have the opportunity to participate in the carbon market, following Australian Government approval of a Plantation Forestry Method under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).

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Media Release: Fisheries and environment are winners with new AFMA office at Lakes Entrance​​

The future of commercial fishing in East Gippsland will be better secured and environmental outcomes enhanced when the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) opens its new office at Lakes Entrance early next year.

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Media Release: Agreement strikes the right balance in WA forests

The sustainable management of Western Australia’s precious forests has been given an overwhelming pass mark in an independent review of the Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) for the south-west region of the state. 

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Media Release: Free trade agreements driving ‘ph​enomenal’ wine industry export growth

Free trade agreements are driving a strong surge in Australian wine industry exports, with more yet to come from a transformational $50 million marketing program funded by the Turnbull Government.

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Media Release: A taste of what’s to come – Ruston launches horticulture trade push

Australia's horticulture industry is embarking on the biggest trade drive in its history, with a plan to significantly grow exports by 2025 across a range of commodities.

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Media Release: Coalition Government kicks in $4m to help Indigenous students grab top marks in sports and study

Indigenous students and future sports stars will be grabbing top marks thanks to a $4 million investment from the Coalition in a new Centre for Aboriginal Excellence and Leadership at the Port Adelaide Football Club Alberton Oval precinct.

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Media Release: Adelaide Parklands heritage planning receives $25,000 boost

Heritage management planning for the Adelaide Parklands will receive $25,000 in support from the Turnbull Government.

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Media Release: Chinese authorities impose penalties against illegal fishing operators

The Turnbull Government welcomes the news that Chinese authorities have taken action against the operator of the Chinese fishing vessel Yuan Da 19 which were found to be fishing illegally in our waters. 

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