Archived News for Industry Professionals - July, 2022
Regulators want the federal government to consider intervening in the gas market.
AEMO predicts big issues
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says wholesale power costs hit unprecedented levels in the three months to June 30.
Energy body details need
The Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association (AREEA) says Australia’s oil and gas industries need thousands of additional workers by 2027.
ANAO slams regional spend
The audit office says the Morrison Government gave Nationals seats an extra $104 million in funding, often against departmental advice.
Diverse STEM scheme opens
The Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has opened applications for its new women in STEM program.
Labour drought surveyed
A recent survey suggests labour shortages have hurt sales at 44 per cent of firms.
Trains slow in rail action
Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) workers in Sydney have walked off the job again.
CSIRO sees defining trends
Australia’s top science body has laid out the seven ‘megatrends’ it thinks will define the next 20 years.
Target fail foreseen
The Albanese Government’s emissions target could be wiped out by new coal and gas projects.
Disease scan expanded
The government says it will start scanning every single package from Indonesia and China for biosecurity threats including foot-and-mouth disease.
Experts eye silicon supply
Experts want to bring attention to critical silicon sustainability in solar cell production.
MCA plugs green goals
The mining industry says it is doing its part to protect the Australian environment.
Union official banned in QLD
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has slammed a union official for “appalling” abuse and intimidation of workers.
ABCC on death row
The Albanese Government is moving to scrap the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
Carbon concern uncovered
Government documents show what happened when former energy minister Angus Taylor moved to scrap ACCUs ...
Greens aim at new works
The Greens have pledged to block any new federal funding for existing coal and gas projects.