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Poppy Johnston

Federal funds lay groundwork for net zero industries

A feasibility study for a desalination plant in South Australia will cost the government $65 million (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS)

Millions in federal funds will be kicked into running a feasibility study for a desalination plant in South Australia to support emerging net-zero industries.

Fresh off its Future Made in Australia plans in the budget, including tax breaks for producing critical minerals and hydrogen, the Albanese government will funnel $65 million into deciding if the Northern Water desalination project is worth pursuing or not.

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