Archived News for Industry Professionals

The Federal Government has revealed the full extent of its $1 billion jobs package, which it says will support an ‘innovative and dynamic economy’ and will produce more Australian jobs.

Government promises funding for asbestos plan

The Federal Government has announced it will invest $10.5 million for the delivery of a national approach to protect Australians from asbestos-related diseases.

Union membership steady finds ABS

The proportion of employees who were trade union members in their main job has been steady at 18 per cent for the last three years, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Victoria announces new conservation strategy

The Victorian Government has rolled out its new $1 billion Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, which it says will serve the needs of both the housing industry and the state’s biodiversity.

Investment to peak at $85 billion

Resources sector investment is set to peak in 201 at $85 billion, according to the latest figures released by international energy market experts Wood Mackenzie.

$68 million for training pathways

The Federal Government has announced it will contribute $68 million to the formation of a new, industry-led pilot training program aimed at developing new training pathways into high-demand trade and technical occupations.

Feedback sought on SA development plan

The Federal and South Australian Governments are seeking public feedback on three new mining and infrastructure plans that will aim to guide the rollout of major transport, logistics, energy and water projects in regional South Australian.

Government announces up-skilling fund

The Federal Government has announced $45 million in funding for a new Skills Connect Fund, which aims to provide industry with a single point of access for skills and workforce development support.

ARA welcomes new freight strategy

The Australian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the release of the new National Land Freight Strategy, following the meeting of the Standing council on Transport and Infrastructure (SCOTI).

GlencoreXstrata drops Balaclava terminal

Newly merged resources goliath GlencoreXstrata has announced it has dropped the planned Balaclava Island coal export terminal development.

Government releases Wilton airport study

The Federal Government has released the first technical study into Wilton’s suitability as a second Sydney airport.

BG Group sells LNG stake

BG Group has announced the sale of $1.93 billion worth of holdings in the Queensland Curtis Liquefied Natural Gas (QCLNG) project to China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).

BREE releases annual report

The Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE) has released its Energy in Australia 2013 report, providing a detailed report into the state of play of energy in Australia, including resources, production, consumption, trade and prices.

Confidence slumps as conditions deteriorate finds report

Business confidence has taken a battering over the past month, with conditions remaining very difficult and the tentative signs of a return to form all but drying up.

Energy pollution dropping finds report

The energy sector has recorded significant drops in pollution production, according to the latest National Electricity Market data, while energy production by traditional high-polluting methods are declining.

First Sustainable Report released

The inaugural Sustainable Australia Report has been released by the government appointed National Sustainability Council, highlighting major challenges faced by the coming years as the country continues to grow.

Migration Council releases 457 survey

Holders of 457 visas have a high level of job satisfaction, integrate well into the broader Australian labour force and provide critical skills that supplement the Australian economy, according to the latest findings from the Migration Council of Australia.