The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining) (11:09): I have to say that it is actually a huge pleasure on my part to speak on this report on behalf of the people of Stuart. This has been an enormous issue for a very long time for people in my electorate and […]
Month: December 2019
SA-NSW Interconnector gets official ‘no regret’ status
In another significant step towards the SA-NSW interconnector the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has classified it a Priority 1 project under its Integrated System Plan and labelled it a ‘no regret’ investment. “In essence AEMO has labelled the SA-NSW interconnector a ‘no brainer’ to deliver cheaper, more reliable electricity for South Australian households and […]
$21m support package for drought-affected SA farmers
Hon Steven Marshall MP Premier Hon Tim Whetstone MP Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development South Australian drought affected farmers will get extra support through a dedicated $21 million package announced by the Marshall Liberal Government today. The Drought Support Program will help farmers and families who need it most, providing immediate support through […]
Lake Bonney Battery Energy Storage System | SPEECH
Public Works Committee: The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining) (11:46): I certainly support this report from the very capable Chair of the Public Works Committee. I want to put on the record the importance of this development. It is not a development on its own; we now have four grid-scale […]
Genetically Modified Crops Management (Designated Area) Amendment Bill | SPEECH
Second Reading The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining) (16:49): I rise on behalf of the people of Stuart to support the Minister for Primary Industries and, of course, our government team with regard to this bill. A little bit has been mentioned about the timing of this bill. I can […]
Hydrogen Industry | QUESTION TIME
Mrs POWER (Elder) (14:22): My question is to the Minister for Energy and Mining. Can the minister update the house on the progress of the state’s renewable hydrogen industry? The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining) (14:22): Yes, I can, and it’s a great pleasure to do this. I appreciate the […]
650 tonnes of Whyalla steel to go into new Whyalla school
Hon John Gardner MP Minister for Education Hon Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP Minister for Energy and Mining The structural steelwork required to build the new $100 million school in Whyalla will be sourced locally from the Whyalla Steel Mill, creating jobs and boosting the local economy. Up to $3.5 million will be injected into […]