Archived News for Industry Professionals - January, 2020
Two big firms have abandoned their controversial use of supply chain financing.
Tunnel crews want out
West Gate Tunnel builders are seeking to terminate their contract with the Victorian Government.
ARENA needs lifeline
Experts want the Morrison government to save the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Climate costs loom
Economists say Australian living standards will slip due to the cost of a changing climate.
Open letter demands action
Eighty of Australia's top academics have declared an “urgent need for deep cuts” to Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
New site tallies tailings
The world’s first public database of mine tailings dams has been launched to prevent deadly disasters.
AER backs new link
The energy regulator says there is a ‘robust’ business case for a $1.5 billion electricity interconnector between SA and NSW.
Canavan consults on gas plan
The federal resources minister is looking at a new gas reservation policy.
CEFC buys into batteries
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has increased its investment in new battery storage technology.
Court set for oil plans
Conservationists have launched a legal challenge against plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Wyatt green-lights uranium plan
Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt has approved further uranium exploration in the NT.
Soil spoils tunnel work
The discovery of contaminated soil could see over 100 workers on Victoria’s West Gate Tunnel project sacked.
Homicide charge over dam collapse
Homicide charges have been laid over a dam disaster last year that killed more than 250 people.
Ties cut over Adani bus deal
A Great Barrier Reef conservation group has cut ties with Greyhound over an Adani contract.
NSW proposes builders' ratings
The NSW Government has proposed measures to clamp down on dodgy developers.
Silicosis sweep finds 160
Almost one in five Queensland stonemasons appear to have a potentially deadly lung disease.
Australia-Japan sign hydrogen deal
The Australian Government has signed a joint statement of cooperation on hydrogen fuel with Japan.