Archived News for Industry Professionals - December, 2020
Energy firm AGL has been issued a $1 million penalty for polluting a creek in NSW.
Big icare issues outlined
An audit has found NSW state insurer icare paid some operating costs with money meant for injured workers.
Coal block gets official
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham says Australia will seek restitution for China’s ban on Australian coal.
Drivers resign over EBA
Melbourne train drivers are leaving their union en masse over what they say are unsafe workplace conditions.
EPA scraps dump approvals
Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has reversed its approval for three toxic waste dumps.
Porter backs pay plans
The Federal Government has knocked back a union attempt to get tough on underpayments.
Smelter paid to power down
The Federal Government says it will underwrite Alcoa's giant Victorian smelter to ensure stability during peak power-usage periods.
Wind farms drive price drop, volatility
New research shows wind farms are lowering electricity prices but increasing price volatility in the national energy market.
Blueprint lays green path
Authorities say the COVID-19 recovery period is a good time for one state to focus on sustainability.
IPC approves coal over water
NSW’s Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has green-lit the expansion of a coal mine above Sydney’s water catchment.
Water deals boost building
SA Water says it is providing buoyancy to the state’s construction sector with a range of new projects.
Basslink pays for cable fail
Basslink has been ordered to pay the Tasmanian Government almost $40 million in compensation...
Casual switch questioned
The Federal Government is defending its planned IR reforms against concern that the changes will not do what they claim.
BOM influence alleged
Reports say global energy giants have influenced Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
Solar fires spotted
Authorities are cracking down after a spike in solar panel-related house fires in NSW.
States praised for green goals
The UN has thanked Australian states for their net zero commitments, but not the Federal Government.
Climate risks extend to rich
A new report finds no country – whether rich or poor – is immune from the health impacts of worsening climate change.
LNG controls concern firms
Australia’s big east coast LNG exporters will soon face formal price controls for the first time.