Archived News for Industry Professionals - October, 2022
Highway probe shows cost
Infrastructure Australia says work on the $4.5 billion Great Western Highway will be more costly than beneficial to taxpayers.
Leaky well papers surface
Reports say corrosion and leaking have been detected in several Queensland coal seam gas wells.
Plant advice updated
SafeWork SA says it wants to minimise the risks associated with mobile plant equipment in the workplace.
Big funds for energy shift
The Federal Government has pledged to create jobs and spur investment in new energy industries.
CEFC backs ACEN works
Taxpayer funds are helping developer ACEN to build an 8 GW renewables portfolio.
Funds flow to hydrogen site
The WA Government has put up $5.5 million to accelerate a planned Hydrogen Hub.
Olympic village site set
The Queensland Government has approved development plans for an Olympic athlete’s village for the 2032 Games.
PM mulls power play
The Prime Minister says he will consider electricity market intervention, with prices predicted to soar.
Satellites set on power probe
Experts say satellites can track power station emissions in real-time, leaving polluters nowhere to hide.
Battle looms over IR bill
The Albanese government has put forth a new workplace relations bill covering work flexibility and the gender pay gap.
Funds flow to giant shortcut
This week’s federal budget carries over previous funding to seal one of Australia's most iconic stretches of desert road.
Green light for New Acland
The New Acland coal mine is set to restart after the Queensland government approved a key part of its plan.
Defence slows in job drive
The Australian military is struggling to meet ambitious recruitment and retention targets.
Expert urges focus
Safety experts say Australia's mining industry needs to do more to prevent single fatalities on site.
Expiration effects checked
A new study links workplace exposure to gases, dusts, fumes, solvents to waning lung capacity.
NACC circumstances questioned
Concern has been raised about changes to plans for a national corruption court.
Australia to join methane deal
The Federal Government says Australia will sign up to a global pledge to reduce methane emissions.