http://minister.ret.gov.au/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/MediaCentre/Transcripts&page=e47e9714-d997-4b1a-a5d6-e61609d8065b&wp=7be9c6f5-400e-4596-814d-4d399d150b68Minister's Transcripts60http://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/EnergyStateNationConference2012.aspxTRANSCRIPT MINISTER FERGUSON: Look, I have to be honest with you, I haven’t seen Twiggy’s comments. He’s entitled in a democracy..Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:14:42 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/PrimeMinisterJointPressConference.aspxPM: I’m here with Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan and with the Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism Martin Ferguson.Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:12:15 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCPMwithAlexandraKirk.aspxSolar Flagships, National Radioactive Waste Management BillFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:09:51 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCNews24–PapuaNewGuinea.aspxABC News 24 – Papua New GuineaFri, 27 Jan 2012 11:31:57 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/DoorstopRenewableEnergyFundLaunch.aspxThe venture capital fund is basically about the Government putting $100 million on the table, which will be met with $100 million from the private sector.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:13:06 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/DraftEnergyWhitePaperPressConference.aspxVictoria speaks for itself. These matters have been discussed at COAG previously. It’s now for the states to actually look at the outcomes of the success of privatisation in Victoria...Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:41:45 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/JointPressConferenceCanberra.aspxPM: Thank you very much. I’m joined this morning by the Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer, by the Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism and by the Assistant Treasurer.Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:12:53 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/6PRMorningswithPaulMurray.aspxThe Gillard Government's mining tax is well on the way to becoming law after passing through the Lower House of the Federal Parliament in the early hours of this morning...Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:12:52 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCInterviewMariusBensonTax.aspxBENSON: Martin Ferguson, you are within $20 million a year of a deal with the Greens on an $11 billion mining tax. Are you confident the small change can be sorted out?Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:28:35 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCNewsradioInterviewMariusBenson.aspxuranium sales to India, same-sex marriageTue, 15 Nov 2011 11:16:04 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/BreakfastStevePriceMTR.aspxMinerals Resource Rent Tax, Coal Seam Gas, Indonesian Boat Tragedy, Qantas disputeWed, 02 Nov 2011 15:44:34 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCRadioNationalBreakfastInterviewwithFranKelly.aspxMinerals Resource Rent Tax, coal seam gas, Qantas disputeThu, 03 Nov 2011 17:38:10 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/DoorstopCanberraQantasIndustrialAction.aspxYou’ve been at this tourism conference today, you’ve got all these strike actions that Qantas staff are considering. What damage is that doing to the tourism industry?Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:51:12 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCAdelaideBreakfast.aspxSubject: transportation of radioactive wasteWed, 28 Sep 2011 15:31:21 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCNewsradioGlenBartholomew.aspxSubjects: Wheatstone LNG investment, mining tax, resources boom and economic pressures..Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:37:12 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/BuyAustralianAtHomeAndAbroad.aspxI am here with my colleague Martin Ferguson to make some further announcements on our Buy Australian campaign.Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:36:22 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCInterviewMariusBenson.aspxBENSON: Martin Ferguson what’s your understanding of the rights of farmers now, are they simply obliged to allow miners to explore on their property if that’s what the miners want to do?Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:47:13 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCInterviewAlexandraKirk.aspxIn the burgeoning debate over the rights of miners versus those of farmers, the Federal Government has come down squarely on the side of the miners.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:50:20 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCRadioNationalBreakfastwithFranKelly14_06_2011.aspxResources Minister, Martin Ferguson, played a key role drawing up the Minerals Resource Rent Tax. He joins us in our Parliament House studio.Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:22:07 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/DoorstopCanberraGarnautreportNationalAccounts.aspxDoorstop – Canberra - Garnaut report, National AccountsWed, 01 Jun 2011 11:20:02 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCNewsradioInterviewwithMariusBenson.aspxMartin Ferguson you say the future for Australia’s coal mines and for our exports of coal is bright. The Greens are not going to be pleased with that assessment. Wed, 25 May 2011 13:34:45 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/WAironoreroyaltyincreasesGSTCommonwealthsurplus.aspxNo, look unfortunately it looks like WA is more interested in playing politics rather than attending to the national interest and I must say West Australian interests. Fri, 27 May 2011 11:55:57 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/WABudgetMRRTroyaltyincreases.aspxFERGUSON: Firstly in terms of the decision of the WA Government to increase iron ore royalties today, the Commonwealth will honour its deal with the mining industry in Fri, 27 May 2011 12:04:40 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/CarbonPrice.aspxQUESTION: Minister what carbon price do you think we need to make a dent and meet the 5 per cent emissions target?Fri, 27 May 2011 12:05:15 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/SAMinisterforMineralResourcesDevelopmentTomKoutsantonis.aspxSA Minister for Mineral Resources Development Tom KoutsantonisThu, 05 May 2011 11:12:02 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCAMWithAlexKirk.aspxWage rises in resource sectorWed, 13 Apr 2011 13:33:34 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/TranscriptDoorstopInterviewAPPEAConference.aspxLNG industry, carbon price, offshore petroleum acreage release, offshore petroleum sector wage increasesWed, 13 Apr 2011 16:47:50 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/MTRBreakfastwithStevePrice.aspxAnd I’m sure the Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism, Martin Ferguson would have won a few meat raffles in his time raising funds for the ALP. Minister good morning.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:13:18 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCRadio_NationalBreakfastwithFranKelly.aspxAccording to this deal the Federal Government will repay all state royalties for ever more now. That was never the original plan. This is now a blank cheque..Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:54:16 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ResourcesTaxationCoveredBondsTaxReform.aspxIt’s good to be here today with Martin to announce that the Government has accepted all 98 recommendations of the Policy Transition Group otherwise known as the Argus Committee. Now this agreement reflects the Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:53:59 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/DoorstopInterview-LincEnergyDiesalDash.aspxPrice on carbon, Ningaloo Reef, Community concern over coal seam gas, oil priceFri, 11 Mar 2011 11:29:40 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/PressConferenceGladstoneLNGProjectCanberra.aspxFinal investment decision on Gladstone LNG project, impact of QLD floods on resources sector, mining tax, labour and skills pressures.Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:17:14 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/JointPressConference-PolicyTransitionGroup'sReports-Canberra.aspxJoint Press Conference - Policy Transition Group's Reports - CanberraWed, 22 Dec 2010 13:34:54 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/PressConference-GovernmentReviewoftheWoomeraProhibitedArea,InterimReport.aspxSubjects: Release of Interim Report on Woomera Prohibited Area review, MRRT revenue/Australian dollar, Qantas A380/Oprah visit.Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:09:59 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCCapricorniaBreakfastwithJacquieMackayBGGroupAnnouncement.aspxTranscript of Interview with Jacquie Mackay on ABC Radio Breakfast show. Subject: BG Group's final investment decision to develop its coal seam gas liquefied natural gas operations.Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:16:33 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/PressConferenceBrisbane.aspxWell, thanks very much Cath [Tanna] it's good to be here with my colleague Martin Ferguson, the Minister for Resources. Can I just say that as Treasurer, but also as a proud Queenslander . . . Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:12:30 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/DoorstopInterview-PolicyTransitionGroupConsultations.aspxMARTIN FERGUSON: Well obviously as you can see the Policy Transition Group has started its process of consultation with the industry. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:31:51 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/InterviewwithGeoffHutchisonABC720PerthMornings.aspxABC 720 Perth Mornings HUTCHISON: Martin Ferguson, good morning. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:39:42 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/MineralsResourceRentTax;G20;AsylumSeekers.aspxPM:Well as you know the Government's been engaged in detailed negotiations with the mining industry this week and I'm pleased to report to the Australian people that today we have a breakthrough agreement that moves Australia forward...Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:42:53 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/ABCRadioNationalBreakfastwithFranKelly.aspxWell the Prime Minister was at a Labor Party dinner last night so he didn't address the miners but earlier in the day his Resources Minister Martin Ferguson did and he was striking a more conciliatory tone when he addressed them.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:57:32 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/DoorstopInterview,MineralsCouncil.aspxQUESTION: Are you seeing any signs of progress in the mining industry's attitude to the resources tax?Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:30:56 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/MeetthePress.aspxHUGH RIMINTON: Resources Minister MARTIN FERGUSON is our guest... Now welcome to the program MARTIN FERGUSON. Good morning.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:05:57 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/PressConferenceBroome.aspxMINISTER FERGUSON: The Kimberley Landscapes Program is very important to us because it's about promoting Australia.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:08:37 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/Radio6PR.aspxSIMON BEAUMONT: But first up this morning on the program, Tourism Australia have just held a press conference...Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:20:42 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/Lateline.aspxTONY JONES: The Federal Government has deferred releasing its long-promised energy white paper. The paper's expected to give industry and consumers a clear view of Australia's energy mix in a future likely to be dominated by concerns about climate change.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:29:48 GMThttp://minister.ret.gov.au/MediaCentre/Transcripts/Pages/MeetthePress2009.aspxPAUL BIORGIORNO: … And welcome back to the program, Martin Ferguson. Good morning.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:46:19 GMT