Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the removal of a builder accreditation requirement.
Union's super plan comes unstuck on stand
Revelations and denial in the latest instalment of the royal commission into unions.
US group slams QLD coal plans
Analysts say huge coal projects in Queensland’s Galilee Basin carry “an almost unprecedented level of financial complexity and risk.”
Boart bailed-out, looking to keep living
A mining company that has operated for over 100 years is in a rough patch, but a new deal may help it pay down its massive debt.
Migrant managers rise on policy shift
A new study says skilled migrants are enjoying better jobs and higher levels of employment thanks to a shift in policy.
New site to spot mine licences online
The Victorian Government has put up an interactive online map for plotting mining and exploration leases.
Downer buys up Tenix in $300m move
Mine engineering and services contractor Tenix has been sold to Downer EDI for $300 million.
Engineers inking while Qantas pilots keep thinking
Qantas engineers have struck a four-year deal that includes an 18 month pay freeze.
Pink bits for breast success
One of the world’s leading mining equipment companies is painting its drill bits pink to aid breast cancer research.
Rates make element of driver danger
A new study has shown that truck drivers paid on per-km or per-trip rates are more likely to push themselves too far.
Think-tank's bold claims in fight for coal value
The Australia Institute (TAI) has fired another shot at the coal industry, in its quest to turn the Australian public against the old energy industry.
Union's Toll deal brings ACCC knocking
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will investigate transport giant Toll’s arrangements with the Transport Workers Union (TWU).
3 Greatest Trans-Pacific Hits
Governments representing about 40 per cent of the global economy are negotiating against the interests of freedom, universal health and human rights – and the private talks on peoples’ future will soon continue in Australia.
Ebola in "hard" basket as Australia keeps evading
Calls are coming from home and abroad while the Australian Government continues to hold back from full commitment to fighting the Ebola outbreak.
Eyes on sales as Queensland clears house
As the Queensland Government looks to get on the asset recycling wagon, the ACCC says it will be watching.
Gas dollar flies free but solutions slow to follow
Australians will pay more for household power and there is little they can do, according to the Grattan Institute’s latest energy report.
More fines could drive truck firms to change
New South Wales truck company has pleaded guilty to setting up the kind of conditions that bring death and heartache nearly every week.
Site starts work to build tomorrow's trades
A new deal means Australia’s robot revolution may start just south of Sydney.
Gate swings closed on economic green pasture
Ireland has vowed the shut the door on international tax cheats, but some say it will be left slightly ajar.
Watchdog chases big name as seedy markets squeeze supply
The Transport Workers union says Coles may be guilty of “unconscionable conduct” in its treatment of suppliers and transporters.
Baird bays for change in business buddies
New South Wales Premier Mike Baird wants to overhaul the state's political donation system, in the same week that questions are raised about his own business links.