Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2023
Businesses will have to pay higher premiums and face stricter criteria around mental health claims in reforms to Victoria’s WorkCover system.
Sydney defects tallied
An interim report has revealed a backlog of nearly 40,000 defects across Sydney's train network.
Call for lithium excitement
Some local firms want state and federal government to be bolder in their embrace of lithium.
CCS suffers cuts
A recent decision to pull funding from carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects has upset industry players.
Husic protects key tech
Australia has expanded protection for critical technologies on national security grounds.
Safety pause on big wind farm
Construction work at the 800MW Clarke Creek wind farm in eastern Australia has been temporarily halted due to reported safety concerns.
Over-mining risk raised
A new report raises concerns about Australia's potentially excessive extraction of critical transition minerals.
FWO review looms
The Albanese government has announced it will be launching an external review of the Fair Work Ombudsman ...
Offshore wind workers needed
Experts say Australia lacks the workforce for an aggressive offshore wind expansion.
APA eyes new REZ
One of Australia’s major gas pipeline companies says it can bounce back from recent disappointment.
Coal averages cause concern
Coal producers are highlighting nuances in the face of new emissions plans.
Net Zero agency outlined
The Albanese government is set to establish the National Net Zero Authority (NNZA) ...
PFAS settlement set
The Commonwealth has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over PFAS contamination caused by ...