Archived News for Industry Professionals - September, 2023
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard of the health consequences of lead, gold, silver, and zinc mining operations.
Oil giants sued in US
In a big legal move, California has taken five of the world's biggest oil giants to court.
Woodside testing blocked
Woodside's ambitious gas project off Western Australia's northern coast has hit a snag.
Dam battery sites mapped
Researchers saw small dams in rural Australia could function as unconventional “batteries”.
Defence charged over deaths
The Department of Defence is facing legal action for alleged violations of federal workplace health and safety laws.
HAFF gets Greens support
The Greens have pledged their support for the Albanese government's $10 billion housing bill, ensuring its passage through the Senate.
Strikes loom on LNG giant
WA’s Chevron liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities still face imminent strikes ...
Coal hike coming for NSW
The NSW government is set to bolster its budget by $2.7 billion through an increase in coal royalties.
Eraring talks continue
Tough talks are deciding the future of NSW’s Eraring coal-fired power station.
Fake coal test case forming
South Korean power companies are gearing up to sue an Australian lab over alleged fake coal tests.
Aviation paper takes flight
The Albanese Government has launched its Aviation Green Paper and is inviting feedback.
Australia failing green goal
Experts say Australia must drastically accelerate its emissions reductions to meet Paris Agreement goals.
Middle Arm review looms
The Senate is set to investigate the controversial Middle Arm precinct development in Darwin Harbour.
Chevron strike to escalate
Unions are planning a significant escalation of industrial action at Chevron’s WA plants.