A coalition government would establish a $25 million national centre for coasts,environment,climate research and education at Point Nepean.

A coalition government would establish a $25 million national centre for coasts,environment,climate research and education at Point Nepean.Credit:Ken Irwin

In NSW,a re-elected Coalition government would spend $21.4 million improving infrastructure at defence heritage sites on Sydney Harbour,opening them for community,educational and recreational use.

In Victoria,the government would establish a $25 million national centre for coasts,environment,climate research and education. Located at Point Nepean,it would research marine and coastal ecosystems,climate and environmental management.

A $25 million Harry Butler Environmental Education Centre would be established through Western Australia's Murdoch University,to develop"sustainable environment outcomes from economic development".

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said all Australians have a responsibility to"protect our environment and address climate change ... Australians have been gifted a precious inheritance".

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He emphasised the climate solutions package,which includes $2 billion for emissions reduction activities plus funding for a national electric vehicle strategy and energy efficiency strategies.

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"Through our measures,as we have done in the past,we will beat our international emission reduction targets,"Mr Frydenberg said. Several authoritative international bodies have previously disputed this claim.

The government announced most environment and energy measures ahead of the budget,such as $1.38 billion for the Snowy Hydro expansion.

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