Archived News for Industry Professionals - September, 2014
The heirs to one of the world’s great oil empires are getting out of the family business.
Truck trial at dawn of smarter cars
Transport for NSW has approved the test of equipment that uses a network of radars to give truck drivers a better view on safety.
WA digs up new top dollar
New WA Department of Mines and Petroleum figures show a 20 per cent increase in the state’s total resource industry value from last year.
Builder holds door open for chance of lift to space
A Japanese building firm says it wants to smash the tallest building record with one of the most ambitious projects in history.
Calls for big tax grab as giants hide their wealth
Australia will seek to claw back billions of dollars that big mining, building and technology companies funnel out of the country to avoid tax.
Health and business boost worth price on carbon
Research from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shown that carbon pricing and climate action are not just for greenies – they can have real economic benefits as well.
Industrial change in the air, substance coming soon
Australia’s industrial relations laws could be about to change, with indications that new workplace inquiries and legislation are on the way.
Rogue industries ride high on bikie backing
A Victorian corruption hearing has been told that the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) routinely employs bikies to carry out threats and assaults.
Our debt is not deadly, say the people who know
A group of 63 Australian economists have released a joint statement rejecting the Federal Government’s repeated insistence that the country is facing a “budget emergency”.
Green light to keep lid on Gloucester protests
One local government has approved a development application for large, permanent protesters’ campsite.
Water washed into QLD mine approval
The Queensland Government has introduced new laws that save mining companies from applying for water licences.
Concern stirred by rise of nuclear New South Wales
New South Wales is getting a gauge of its uranium supplies, in a move that many consider a step towards new mining ventures.
Gas rigs' foreign hiring decried
The Federal Court has thrown out a union’s challenge to new rules that make it easier to hire foreign workers on offshore rigs.
Locals say port deal shows iron still alive
Australia will sport another mega-port, with the green light given to the $7 billion West Pilbara Iron Ore Project.
Mine rescue team makes top ranks
An Australian team has won global recognition for high-level mine rescue.
Mines fire back on claims of massive subsidy
Two states’ minerals councils have lobbed volleys at The Australia Institute, accusing it of fudging its numbers to fight an ideological war.
Mixed results in cement sweep
Authorities have sought to set their safety message in stone, after a sweep of concrete truck compliance.
Union demands better deal for tanker drivers' safety
The Transport Workers Union has slammed safety standards for truck drivers in oil, fuel and gas transport.
Industry looks to trim foreign flow before 457 moves
Local professionals should be protected from competition with 457 visa-holders in certain industries, AusIMM says.
Japan starts on new season of nuclear
Japan has approved the restart of some of its nuclear reactors, in a move that could pave the way for the nation’s nuclear systems to fire once more.