Archived News for Industry Professionals - January, 2016
A comprehensive economic analysis has shown Australia stands to gain almost nothing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Portland crew pulled from portest
The union crew of stranded ship - the MV Portland - were pulled off the ship by security guards, ending a blockade in a lucrative berth at the port of Portland.
Billions available in top end trim
Research has again showed the big budgetary gains to be made by cutting high end concessions.
Black lung rising, union says
A fifth case of black lung in Queensland coal workers has been confirmed, leading some to suggest there could be many more.
New line to skirt train spill damage
Authorities have marked their second week of cleaning up a toxic train spill in Queensland.
Tug strike stops shipping
Tugboat engineers have launched strike action across the country over moves to change their employment awards.
Construction crunch could continue
Australia's construction industry contracted in December 2015, a weak end to the year despite a growth in apartment and house building.
Cops complain of bikie bruising
Victoria Police say construction unions are using outlaw bikie gangs as “hired muscle”.
Insiders spy nuclear new year
The director of the Energy Initiative at the University of Queensland says this year could see the rise of nuclear energy as a way for developing nations to provide base load power and keep carbon dioxide emissions down.
Iron decline puts Karara up for cuts
Jobs of hundreds of workers are at risk, as a large iron ore operation is hit by funding woes.
New deal for big gas expansion
Fossil fuel firm AWE has signed an agreement with Alinta Energy to allow the development of a gas field in the Perth basin.
Security concerns hit digital license plan
The South Australian government has announced it will trial digital drivers' licences on mobile phones for tradespeople this year, and security concerns have been raised already.