Media release: Australian oil and gas sector welcomes new Albanese Ministry

Australia’s oil and gas industry looks forward to working with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s new Ministry to progress necessary reforms for Australia’s long-term energy security and economic growth.

Australian Energy Producers Chief Executive Samantha McCulloch welcomed the re-appointment of Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King.

“Minister King understands the critical and long-term role of natural gas in our energy mix and the importance of a strong and sustainable gas industry for Australia. We welcome the opportunity to continue to work with Minister King on the implementation of the Future Gas Strategy” Ms McCulloch said.

“An urgent priority must be removing barriers to new gas supply. The industry is committed to working with the Government to provide certainty for investment and ensure reliable and affordable energy for Australian households and industry.”

Ms McCulloch also welcomed the appointments of Minister for Environment and Water Murray Watt and Minister for Industry and Innovation Tim Ayres.

“Minister Watt has an important job ahead to fix Australia’s environmental approvals system, with the delayed decision on the North West Shelf extension an immediate focus,” Ms McCulloch said.

Ms McCulloch also welcomed the reappointment of Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, ahead of the upcoming review of the Gas Market Code.

“The review is an opportunity for Government to work with gas producers, users and other stakeholders on reforms to the Code that restore market signals, remove duplicative and onerous reporting requirements, and address barriers to new gas supply,” Ms McCulloch said.

Australian Energy Producers also acknowledged outgoing ministers Tanya Plibersek for her contribution in the environment portfolio, and Ed Husic in the industry portfolio.

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