Prime Minister + The Bush Summet 2022 Flashcards
Prime mister of Aus
Anthony Albanese, as of 23 of May 2022.
- Been a member of parlement since 1996.
- He was the leader of the Aus. Labour party (2019).
- As Infrastructure Minister and Communications Minister, he delivered nation-building projects, connecting the country through thousands of kilometres of roads and rail, and rolling out the high-speed fibre National Broadband Network.
- ISSUE 1: Voice to Parliament and constitutional recognition is about: lifting up our great country, providing a moment of which we can all be proud when Indigenous Australians are recognised in our Constitution. By respecting Indigenous Australians and asking them for their views on matters that affect them – on education, housing, health and other issues – then we stand a much better chance of getting positive outcomes in Closing the Gap, which is something that we need to do.
Elements the Albanesey government has addressed
Restoring security to the national energy grid
Delivering support to flood-affected communities
Implementing the strongest-ever biosecurity measures to protect our agriculture sector from foot-and-mouth disease
Establishing the Defence Strategic Review to make sure that our defence force has the capability to meet our changing national security environment
Backing a pay rise for workers on the minimum wage
Lifting our climate change ambition
AND rebuilding Australia’s reputation in the region and in our international relations.
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Biosecuirty
- Biosecurity.
As COVID-19 so powerfully emphasised, when the threat of disease arises, we have to move quickly.
Right now, we are focused on the threats of foot-and-mouth and lumpy skin disease.
A foot and mouth outbreak could cost the Australian economy $80 billion. - also MH impact.
The best way to stop FMD reaching Australia is to stop its spread through Indonesia - hence given vaccines for lumpy skin and also veterinary assistance.
We’ve dialled up protection measures at our borders. More biosecurity officers, detector dogs, sanitisation mats at airports and biosecurity response zones.
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Climate change
- farmers face this challenge everyday
- As you grapple with climate change, and the intensifying cycles of flood, fire and drought.
- 75 million post-disaster resilience to areas across New South Wales devastated by the February-March floods.
This will go toward;
- A flood impacts and risk management measures report;
- A levee assessment and improvement program;
- Valley level flood risk management assessments;
- Flood warning infrastructure and systems and associated community awareness;
- Flood mitigation infrastructure and voluntary house raising.
It will cover all 62 LGAs affected by the February-March floods.
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Biodiversity
As companies look to invest in carbon offsetting projects like tree planting, we need to make sure there is a path for farmers and the environment to benefit.
We need to protect waterways, provide habitat for native species, reduce erosion, protect topsoil, improve drought resilience and create shelter for livestock.
Placing a market value on biodiversity helps us achieve that.
Farmers could receive biodiversity certificates for planting mixed native species and managing their existing, remnant vegetation.
This is a chance to support farmers using their knowledge and expertise in a way that benefits us all. A chance to shape a better future.
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Water
Just up the road from here, the Commonwealth has committed $4.5 million to the West Wyalong Water Reliability project.
As well improving water flow and pressure in West Wyalong, it will support the expansion of agribusiness and mining in the Griffith area, and open up opportunities for new investment across the region.
The government is broadening the investment framework for the National Water Grid Fund to support projects that secure essential town water supplies in regional and remote communities.
This commitment will provide greater investment in water security across the country, in partnership with states and territories, so that all communities can access safe and secure water.
Bush Summit Griffith - Communication
The Government has also committed to expand on farm connectivity, to support the productivity and safety of our farmers, by enabling expansion of wireless connectivity from the homestead to the field.
This will enable more farmers to fully utilise sensor and connected-machinery technology to improve efficiency.
Just as with rail and bitumen, improved digital infrastructure strengthens the nation in so many ways.
In remote areas, it can be a lifeline. And perhaps most important of all, it makes possible the great hum of conversation across Australia, binding us closer together.
