Senate debates

Thursday, 14 May 2020

Questions without Notice

Energy

2:52 pm

Photo of Simon BirminghamSimon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian Hydrogen Strategy indicates that the industry could generate more than 8,000 jobs, many in regional Australia, and generate over $11 billion a year in GDP by 2050. That's why we're working with industry, researchers and international partners who are willing to invest and work towards the delivery of the roadmap. We're also supporting innovative projects across the nation, including in Queensland, I'm pleased to say, Senator McDonald. Just last week, we announced $1.1 million in funding to build a modular demonstration plant.

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