Archived News for Industry Professionals - November, 2023
States are outraged after the Commonwealth cut 50 infrastructure projects.
Big flows to back gas
The Northern Territory has unveiled one of its largest water allocation plans ever.
Climate poses power risks
Analysts say Australia's power system faces heightened exposure to climate change.
ACT plans stone ban
The ACT Government says it will ban engineered stone if the federal government fails to act.
Hack and strikes hit DP docks
The wharfies union will still strike at DP World docks this week, despite a major cyberattack.
Labor fights IR rush
Labor has blocked a move by the Coalition to fast-track votes on critical aspects of its industrial relations overhaul.
New split for big builds
The Albanese government plans to compel states to fund at least 50 per cent of new road and rail projects.
Early farm plan pulled
International energy firm BlueFloat has withdrawn its submission for a wind farm off the NSW South Coast.
Fuels surging past Paris
Governments worldwide are on track to produce 110 per cent more fossil fuels by 2030 than is consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
Hydrogen flights backed
Australian aerospace startup AMSL Aero is set to elevate hydrogen-powered flight with a $5.43 million ARENA grant.
Land swap for subs
South Australia and the federal government have reached a land-swap deal to facilitate the construction of AUKUS nuclear submarines.
Woodside bets on fossils
Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill says demand for oil and gas will stay high.
Expert addressing WA water needs
As mining grows in remote WA, experts are working to ensure there is enough water.
NSW plans EV boost
In a bid to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the NSW Government plans to install 1,500 charging plugs in regional tourism areas.
Space site seeks to grow
Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) wants to expand the NT’s Arnhem Space Centre.
BHP seeks dam deal
BHP, the world's largest mining company, is seeking a settlement regarding a Brazilian dam disaster.
Green case pause questioned
Legal experts have questioned a federal government proposal to put a three-year pause on litigation for deceptive claims.