Critical Minerals Development Program

Federal Member for Durack, the Hon Melissa Price MP, encourages entities across the Durack electorate to apply for funding under the recently announced Critical Minerals Development Program (the program).

The program provides funding for projects producing or planning to produce critical mineral(s) listed in Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy. This includes activities undertaken post-exploration and before final investment decision. The Critical Minerals Strategy is accessed through the Department of Industry, Science and Resources website at https://bit.ly/3kzu1ti

“My electorate of Durack is one of the richest areas in the world in relation to resourcing rare earth materials and critical minerals. Titanium, Graphite, Vanadium, Tungsten, the list goes on - are all accessible in our very own back yard. These important grants will go a long way towards helping our mining industry ensure they are extracting these minerals in the most sustainable and environmentally responsible way” Ms Price said.

Grants ranging from between $1,000,000 and $30,000,000 are available to eligible entities who are looking to promote economic development and jobs in regional communities, secure long term sustainable growth in the Australian critical minerals sector and lower risk associated with critical development activities.

The program also aims to support global transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 through the development of Australia’s critical mineral resources, workplace gender equality and opportunities for First Nations people.

Applications for the current funding round close Monday 20 February 2023.

To check your eligibility and access more information visit Grant Connect at https://bit.ly/3iPQPoi

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Media Contact:

Jackie Perry 0427 587 395, jackie.perry@aph.gov.au

Naidoc Local Grants Opportunity

Federal Member for Durack, the Hon Melissa Price MP, welcomes the announcement of the NAIDOC Local Grants Opportunity round that will support events to be held as part of NAIDOC Week activities in 2023.

“The National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week is an annual celebration of the histories, rich cultures and ongoing contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” said Ms Price.

“I’m thrilled to announce the support for community organisations to hold local NAIDOC Week events right across the electorate, stretching from Kununurra in the north to Bullsbrook in the south and east across to Newman, with all towns in between.  

NAIDOC Week will be held from 2 – 9 July, and this year’s National NAIDOC Week theme is ‘For our Elders’, a theme which celebrates Elders as a fundamental part of Indigenous communities.

“I encourage all members of the community to attend a local event to celebrate and learn more about the culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples celebrating the oldest continuing culture in the world.”

Local events have a significant role in educating and celebrating NAIDOC week each year including sporting events, cultural showcases and school activities.

Applications close on 17 February 2023.

To check your eligibility and apply for funding visit Grant Connect - https://bit.ly/3Xt55lw

To find out more about NAIDOC Week, visit https://www.naidoc.org.au/

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Media Contact: Jackie Perry 0427 587 395, jackie.perry@aph.gov.au