Archived News for Industry Professionals - February, 2018
The head of the Northern Territory’s fracking inquiry is considering measures that would delay exploration.
Linc case hears safety warnings
A court has heard Linc Energy workers were told to drink milk and eat yoghurt to protect their stomachs from acid.
Rail firm backs off NAIF request
Aurizon has withdrawn its application for NAIF funding to build the Galilee Basin rail line.
SA pumps up hydro studies
The South Australian government has announced grants for four pumped hydro projects.
Defence steel deal forming
A new deal should see more Australian steel used in the local defence exports industry.
NSW schools carry big backlog
An audit has found New South Wales schools have a maintenance backlog of over $500 million.
WA councils accused of building stash
Perth councils have been accused of squirrelling away more than $1 billion in infrastructure money.
Frack evidence questioned
Environmentalists have accused the NT Government and Origin Energy of misleading a hydraulic fracturing inquiry.
ABCC bans union images
The ABCC has announced new Building Code rules to stop the Eureka flag from being displayed on building sites.
ACT seeks procurement boost
The ACT Government is designing measures to boost workplace security, compliance and ethical standards.
Mining faces massive automation
New analysis predicts that 50 per cent of miners will be replaced by robots by 2020.
New tolls could pay for Sydney link
Leaked “cabinet-in-confidence” reportedly show the NSW Government is considering additional road tolls to pay for the final stage of its WestConnex motorway.
Rio urged to leave lobby
Rio Tinto investors are being recruited to push for the company to quit the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
Truck sweep finds 2000 defects
A police crackdown on truck safety across Australia has seen over 2000 defect notices issued.
Adani rail money dashed
The Federal Government appears to have ruled out NAIF funding for a rail line to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
SA unveils virtual solar plan
The SA Government has announced plans to connect 50,000 homes to form a virtual power plant.