Archived News for Industry Professionals - March, 2022
The former head of CSIRO climate science has accused the federal government of gagging criticism.
Details light on dam spends
The Federal Government has been accused of pledging massive sums for new dams without looking at the details.
Billions flow to needed seats
The Coalition is continuing to funnel billions into must-win marginal seats.
Labour hire protection boosted
New laws in Victoria give labour hire workers the same rights and protections as direct employees.
Refugees fill skill gap
Ukrainian tech workers are flocking to an Australian pilot program that connects skilled refugees with local companies.
Senate stops CCS bid
The federal Senate has blocked Angus Taylor’s efforts to have ARENA fund CCS projects.
Stats precede WA changes
Mine workers in Western Australia's resources sector are seriously injured at a rate of more than one a day.
Court launched on pipe plan
Traditional owners are taking legal action to stop a massive Northern Territory gas project.
Court orders wind farm silence
A wind farm in Victoria has been ordered to stop emitting noise at night.
Green port plan coming
A new project will see a major NSW port run on 100 per cent renewable shore power energy.
Origin downplays Russian link
A major Australian energy company has been questioned over its links to a Russian billionaire on Australia’s sanctions list.
States link for hydrogen highway
A new ‘hydrogen highway’ agreement has been signed by NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
WA blackout review lands
A review into power outages that affected more than 100,000 people in WA last year has been released.
Insurance risk reviewed
A growing number of Australians are finding their homes and businesses to be virtually uninsurable.
Carbon credits dubbed "rort"
A whistleblower has emerged from the authority set up to monitor the government's Emissions Reduction Fund.
Big dam money 'guaranteed'
The Federal Government says it will put up a staggering $5.4 billion for a new dam in north Queensland.
Locals keen for UK deal
Businesses are hoping to find more skilled workers when the Australia-UK free trade agreement comes into force.
States link to fight falls
Authorities have announced a cross-border effort to reduce the risk of falls.
Tough times hit Boral's bottom line
Building supplier Boral has taken a big hit from floods and fuel prices.