Archived News for Industry Professionals

The New South Wales Government has released its official response to the Inquiry Into Construction Industry Insolvency.

Act now on congestion warns auditor

A lack of any coherent, statewide management plan for congestion is contributing to increased costs and productivity loss, according to a new report released by the Victoria Auditor General’s Office (VAGO).

Australia notches up record growth in passenger numbers

86 million passengers flew domestically and internationally in Australia in 2012, recording a 4.5 per cent increase from 2011.

Avalon secures Philippine deal

Victoria’s Avalon Airport has taken another step towards becoming the state’s second international airport after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Australia and the Philippines securing the rights for international flights to Avalon.

Beijing greenlights Glencore/Xstrata merger

The Chinese Government has given the final seal of approval for the merger of Xstrata and Glencore, paving the way for the formation of a new international resources giant.

Government promises tax offset for big projects

The Federal Government has commenced public consultation of a new piece of legislation for a tax loss incentive for major infrastructure projects.

Rio posts record iron production

International mining giant Rio Tinto has posted record first quarter iron ore production, with Pilbara iron ore operations operating at full capacity of 237 tonnes per year.

SA and Victoria push for local car fleet

The South Australian and Victorian Governments have formed a united front at the recent Council of Australian Government meeting in an effort to get Federal and State governments to use a majority of Australian made vehicles in their fleets.

Tasmania announces search for riches

The Tasmanian Government has announced a major geophysical survey will be undertaken in the north west of the state to provide key information about Tasmania’s resources potential.

Tenders called for North West Rail link

The New South Wales Government has called for tenders for the construction of the skytrain section of the North West Rail Link.

Virgin given the all clear on Tiger bid

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will not oppose Virgin Australia’s bid to take a 60 per cent stake in rival budget carrier Tiger Airways.

ABS tracks falling contractor rates

The number of people working as independent contractors in Australia decreased over the last two years, according to a report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Land sales up finds new report

The December quarter saw a 13 per cent upswing in residential land sales, according to the latest HIA-RP Data Resedential Land Report.

Victoria outlines VET expectations

The Victorian Government has set out the requirements for the state’s vocational training providers with a new statement of expectations.

Australia tipped to be top LNG exporter

Federal Resources Minister, Gary Gray, has predicted the country will soon become the world’s largest liquefied natural gas.

BHP announces senior reshuffle

Mining behemoth BHP Billiton has announced a senior reshuffle of its senior management team as incoming CEO Andrew Mackenzie moves in to the company’s top job.

NSW to woo international investment

The New South Wales Government has unveiled a new strategy aimed at wooing international investment, upping exports and creating new jobs.

NT backs away from reservation policy

The Northern Territory Government has announced it will not be moving to introduce a gas reservation policy, saying that to do so would stifle business and reduce investment opportunity.

Queensland outlines new building code

The Queensland Government has outlined a new building code which it says will save homeowners up to $2,000 and will streamline the development application process for building over, or near, sewers, water mains and stormwater drains on domestic home sites.

Queensland tables TAFE reform

The Queensland Government has tabled legislation before Parliament that will see TAFE Queensland established as a new independent statutory body.

Government moves to improve CSG emissions monitoring

The Federal Government has announced it will move to improve measurement and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from coal seam gas exploration and production.