MARK DREYFUS MP

Member for Isaacs

Media Releases

Government welcomes Qantas' carbon neutral flights

23 March 2011

The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, today welcomed news that iconic Australian businesses, Qantas and Jetstar, are now certified to offer carbon neutral flights.

Government delivering on national energy standards for appliances

08 March 2011

Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change Mark Dreyfus says he's pleased that the Greens have announced their support for energy efficiency, including energy performance standards for appliances.

Joint-op targets Home Insulation fraud

03 March 2011

In an extensive joint-agency investigation between the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), 35 search warrants were yesterday executed across three states, targeting alleged fraudulent activity under the Australian Governments now-closed Home Insulation Program (HIP).

Cancellation Of Green Start Program

21 December 2010

The Government today announced that it would not be proceeding with Rounds 1 and 2 of the Green Start program. The program was to provide energy assessments to assist households to become sustainable through information and advice.

More schools go solar with Federal Government grants

15 December 2010

Schools around Australia would be able to become more energy efficient following the allocation of $51 million in Federal Government grants announced by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, and the Parliamentary Secretary, Mark Dreyfus.

First Energy Efficiency Program Investments Announced

26 November 2010

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, today welcomed the official signing in Canberra of multi‐million dollar financial agreements between the Australian Carbon Trust and six major organisations.

Government committed to combat climate change

09 November 2010

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Greg Combet and Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Mark Dreyfus today welcomed the release of the Mid‐Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook by Treasurer Wayne Swan.

Mark Dreyfus Launches News Measures To Boost Energy Efficiency In Office Buildings

01 November 2010

The Australian Government today welcomed moves to improve the energy efficiency of commercial buildings with the commencement of the Commercial Building Disclosure program.

Home Insulation Safety Plan - update

18 October 2010

On Friday the Auditor General released his report into the Home Insulation Program (HIP) that was produced
in response to a request by the then Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change, Greg Combet, on 3
March this year.

Government Welcomes ANAO Report Into The Home Insulation Program

15 October 2010

The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, today welcomed the release of the Auditor-General’s report into the Home Insulation Program and accepted the report’s findings.