Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2023
An audit of Australia’s $45.6 billion Hunter class frigate project has highlighted a flawed procurement process.
Big funds for hydrogen
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest could be one of the federal budget’s biggest winners.
Farm gas standard set
CSIRO has launched a new standard for assessing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
Power plans aim to save
The Albanese government has announced a $1.6 billion “energy savings plan” that aims to make Australian homes more energy-efficient and cheaper to run.
Asbestos scuttle begins
The West Australian government has commenced the demolition of Wittenoom, a ghost town that was once a hub for asbestos mining.
Qantas off to High Court
Qantas is taking its long-running dispute with the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) to the High Court in Canberra this week.
Survey shows cost pain
Builders are trying to avoid having to absorb costs by using tighter contracts, but are still paying more.
Broad slams green plans
Former CEO of Snowy Hydro, Paul Broad, has described the Australian Government's green energy plans as “bullshit”.
Gas ban basis questioned
The Northern Territory government has given the green light to full-scale gas production in the Beetaloo Basin, five years after lifting a moratorium on fracking.
State enjoys coal boon
Queensland's raised coal royalty is expected to provide an $8 billion boost to the state budget.
VNI inquiry proposed
Opponents want an inquiry into the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) renewable energy project.
CSG health issues reviewed
CSIRO researchers have explored the influence of coal seam gas activity on human health.
Snowy delays mount
Snowy Hydro has announced a delay of up to two years for its Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project ...
BCA slams union plan
The business sector is not happy with the government’s plan for unions to oversee a workplace watchdog.
Liddell closure marked
The Liddell Power Station, located in the NSW Hunter Valley, has officially ceased its operations after 52 years of generation.
Mine lake plan questioned
Conservationists are concerned about plans to turn an old coal mine into a lake.
Significance tests for big builds
Australia’s $120 billion infrastructure program will be subject to a review using the metric of ‘national significance’.
Stone submissions released
Safe Work Australia has released the submissions on a proposed prohibition on the use of engineered stone.