Archived News for Industry Professionals - July, 2020
There is a strong call for the Federal Government to tax the fossil fuel industry for a climate disaster fund.
Funds flow to QLD locals
Queensland councils have successfully lobbied for a $200 million increase to the COVID-19 Works for Queensland program.
Melbourne hire firm fined
An equipment hire company has been convicted and fined $85,000 following the death of a worker in Melbourne.
New powers may not stay
The PM says recent moves to give bosses more power over workers will only be temporary.
Social spend suggested
Instead of helping with expensive renovations, the Federal Government is being urged to build social housing.
Workers' comp rorts uncovered
A deep investigation of Australia’s $60 billion workers’ compensation system has uncovered widespread mismanagement.
Zircon site saved
A remote patch of WA scrubland has been added to the National Heritage List in order to protect some truly ancient crystals.
'Specific' grant questioned
There are calls for an inquiry into how Shine Energy secured a $4 million grant for a coal plant study.
New group for green chains
Some of Australian biggest companies are coming together to work towards net zero emissions in their supply chains.
Power prices in COVID response
The Treasurer says measures to reduce power prices will be among the federal COVID-19 economic recovery plans.
Cathedral lead spread assessed
Soil testing has found that nearly a tonne of lead was dumped by the Notre Dame fire.
Charges laid over WA amputation
WA has seen its first ever ‘gross negligence’ verdict, the most serious offence possible under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
EPBC Act linked to decline
A federal review of Australia’s key environmental law has called for a new independent regulator to be created.
WorkSafe issues 'white card' warning
NT WorkSafe has issued a warning about misleading white card courses offered online.
CSIRO deal for bendy screens
CSIRO has bought into a company to help it produce flexible phone screens and other high-tech products.
CSIRO gas links questioned
Experts have raised concerns that the CSIRO has been compromised by its relationship with the CSG industry.
Glover-maker faces slavery claims
Authorities have warned rubber gloves vital in the fight against COVID-19 could have been made by slaves.
Green lifecycle studied
Experts say the Australia’s renewable energy transition makes economic sense.