Archived News for Industry Professionals - August, 2019
A central figure in Australian industrial relations wants unions and big businesses to stop shouting at each other.
US puts up money for NT
The United States will spend $305 million on military aircraft upgrades in the Northern Territory.
Victoria launches nuclear probe
Victoria will hold its own inquiry into the feasibility and suitability of the nuclear power.
Sector slowed by skills gap
A skills shortage could put Australia’s infrastructure pipeline in danger.
Small fine for PFAS evaporation
Gas company Inpex has been fined $12,600 for evaporating water containing PFAS over Darwin Harbour.
Victoria seeks higher target
The Victorian government is moving to legislate a renewable energy target of 50 per cent by 2030.
Watchdog seeks climate risks
ASIC says it will find out whether Australia’s biggest companies have properly disclosed their risk from climate change.
BCA wants big changes
The Business Council of Australia wants employers to get their workers behind productivity-boosting workplace reforms.
IA wants continued boom
Infrastructure Australia says the nation should be in an almost perpetual construction boom.
Recycling responses coming
The Federal Government has allocated $20 million for Australia's recycling industry to begin banning waste exports.
Valmont fined over roof fall
A WA construction company has been fined $38,000 plus costs over the death of a teenage worker.
AEMO opens VPP project
AEMO has opened registrations for participation in its virtual power plant (VPP) demonstration program.
Domestic gas efforts increased
The Coalition has brought forward a review that it says will help reduce domestic gas costs.
IPCC issues food warning
The latest IPCC report suggests mankind may have to change the way it eats.
Liddell task force formed
A new task force formed by the federal and NSW governments aims to smooth the closure of AGL's ageing Liddell power station.
Robo-cars to deliver billions
A new report says moving to electric and autonomous vehicles in Australia could deliver massive economic boosts.
WA eyed for big oil site
An enormous proposal in WA could become Australia’s biggest oil-producing project.
Vic. recycling piles high
An estimated 4,600 tonnes of Victorian recyclables are being dumped in landfill this week.
Wind farms face blackout claims
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has launched legal proceedings against wind farm operators over South Australia's 2016 blackout.