Archived News for Industry Professionals - February, 2013
A proposal by the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union to increase the wages of first and second year apprentices would threaten as many as 12,000 construction jobs, according to a study conducted by Master Builders Australia (MBA).
ACCC greenlights collective water bargaining for coal producers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given the go ahead for central Queensland coal producers to begin collective bargaining for water supply with SunWater.
Giants sign gas agreement
ConocoPhillips and PetroChina have announced the signing of a agreement that will see the two companies increase their stakes in three major oil and gas projects.
New chief for Whitehaven
Whitehaven Coal has announced the appointment of Paul Flynn as the group’s new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective from 25 March.
Qantas returns to profit
Qantas has returned to profit after announcing a statutory profit of $111 million after tax for the six months ended in December.
Queensland outlines CSG strategy
The Queensland Government has promised better community engagement, more field inspections, audits and a ‘firm approach to industry non-compliance’ as part of a new coal seam gas management plan.
BrisConnections enters voluntary administration
Operator of the recently opened Brisbane Airportlink, BrisConnections, has announced it has entered voluntary administration.
Emitters pass on price finds report
Some of the country’s biggest carbon emitters are accused of passing on the full cost of the carbon price while pocketing billions of dollars worth of Government compensation, according to a new report released by industry consultants Carbon and energy Markets.
Government releases final terms for Gladstone review
The Federal Government has released the final terms of reference for the Independent Review of the Port of Gladstone.
Kloppers steps down from BHP
Mining giant BHP Billiton has announced that CEO Marius Kloppers will be standing down from the position in May, with Andrew Mackenzie selected to replace him and join the Board.
NSW announces new CSG rules
The New South wales Government has announced ‘tough new measures’ to bolster the regulation of the coal seam gas industry in the State.
Victoria announces skills committee
The Victorian Government has announced the membership of the new Industry Skills Consultative Committee (ISCC), which will be tasked with advising the Government on shaping the State’s future vocational training system.
Act on COAG reforms now or suffer the consequences warns ALC
The Managing Director of the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has warned a meeting of the nation’s top logistics minds that the industry risks stagnation in productivity gains if the transport reforms proposed by the Council of Australian Government’s (COAG) are not fully implemented.
Energy future a mixed bag finds UQ
Coal will continue to serve as an important contributor to the Australia’s future energy production, according to a new report released by the University of Queensland.
Gladstone Ports Corporation on the hunt for new chief
The Gladstone Ports Coproriation has announced that it will soon commence the search for a new Chief Executive Officer after Leo Zussino steps down in September.
Government announces Industry Innovation Precincts
The Federal Government has announced it will contribute $504 million to establish 10 new Industry Innovation Precincts in an attempt to drive productivity, improve connections between business and the research sector and modernise the country’s industry to compete more successfully in global markets.
SKM celebrates Peninsula Link opening
Construction project delivery specialist firm Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) has celebrated the opening of the new Penenisula Link freeway in Victoria, marking the first major road project to be delivered by the Availability Public Private Partnership (PPP) in Australia.
WA mines notch up safest year yet
Western Australia has confirmed that there were no fatalities in the state’s mines in 2012, marking the first time in over a century that the state’s mining sector has escaped without a single death.
Government outlines $1 billion jobs plan
The Federal Government has outlined a $1 billion plan it claims will secure economic growth for the future by boosting innovation, productivity and competitiveness.
HIA scholarships announced
The Housing Industry Association has announced the recent scholarship winners of the prestigious Build Your Future program.
Home lending hits lacklustre end to 2012
New home lending rates recorded a lacklustre end to 2012, according to the latest aBS Housing Finance statistics.