Archived News for Industry Professionals
Rail Skills Australia (RSA) has successfully delivered the first Rail Safety Workshop to industry leaders in Brisbane, aimed at assisting industry with familiarising themselves with the Rail Safety Act’s recent changes.
Smart vehicles could cut road toll says NTC
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released a new discussion paper that suggests the uptake of new technology that would allow vehicles to ‘talk’ to each other could cut the road toll by as much as 25 per cent.
Surat Basin legislation passes Queensland Parliament
The Queensland Parliament has passed the Surat Basin Rail (Infrastructure Development and Management) Bill, enabling the delivery of large scale rail infrastructure in the area.
Tasmania to host NRS Forum
The Tasmanian Government has announced the State will be hosting the National Road Safety Forum next year following a meeting of Australian Infrastructure and Transport Ministers in Pert last week.
Victoria flags major Regional Rail Link works
The Victorian Government has announced the summer works program for the Regional Rail Link, which is due to include new tracks, new signals and tunnel strengthening will be carried out over the quieter summer holiday period, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder said.
Victoria releases training report
The number of Victorians in training has increased 31 per cent over the last year, with almost 680,000 students reenrolled in training positions.
WA boosts mine safety team
The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has moved to boost safety practices in the Goldfields following the appointment of two new Mines Safety Inspectors.
WA cracks down on ventilation safety
The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has ramped up efforts to ensure that the safety of the state’s 11,000 underground mine workers are ensured through proper ventilation practices.
WA to cut red tape for road transport
The Western Australian Government has announced Main Roads WA has consolidated its existing Prime Mover, Trailer Combination and Truck Trailer Combination Period Permits – the two most commonly issued permits for restricted access vehicles – into a single Gazette Notice.
Wiggins Island Terminal stalls
Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET) has advised that construction of its eponymous coal terminal in Queensland at Wiggins Island has stalled owing to contraction in the construction market, with estimated timing for completion of Stage 1 of the terminal being revised from late 2014 to March 2015.
Australia to sign up to Kyoto 2.0
The Federal Government has announced it is set to join the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol.
Queensland moves to reassure TAFE sector
The Queensland Government has moved to reassure prospective TAFE students that it’s ‘business as usual’ for the state’s vocational education and training provider.
Construction contracts at slower rate
The latest figures released by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Australian Industry Group (AI Group) show that the rate of construction in the housing industry has begun to soften, posting 35.8, up 4.9 points, where any recording below 50 is a contraction and the distance from 50 indicates the rate of contraction.
EOIs to be called for new cruise ship terminal
The Queensland Government and Gold Coast Council have announced they are planning to call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to develop an international cruise ship terminal and associated development on the Gold Coast.
Feds back NT Gove pipeline
The Federal Government has backed a plan by the Northern Territory Government to construct a gas pipeline to Gove.
Government releases Energy White Paper
The Federal Government has released it’s long awaited Energy White Paper, which is due to form the centrepiece of the country’s future energy policy.
Queensland outlines red tape reduction plan
The Queensland Office of Best Practice has handed down its Interim Report on ways the best ways to cut onerous red tape and regulation by 20 per cent.
Schubert to step down from Qantas
Long serving director of Qantas John Schubert has announced he is to retire from his position of Director of Qantas after serving 12 years in the role.
Skills and Training Taskforce releases final report
The Queensland Skills and Training Taskforce has handed down its final report, identifying key strategies to be used to improve the match between training and job outcomes for individuals and employers.
Transfield wins $200 million CSG contract
Transfield services has announced it has been awarded the $200 million contract to provide maintenance and operations services to QGC’s upstream coal seam gas (CSG) assets in Queensland.
Victoria seeking EOIs over gas plan
The Victorian Government has announced it is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIS) in delivering Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) technologies to expand access to natural gas throughout the state.