Archived News for Industry Professionals - November, 2022
Queensland government analysis suggests demand for the state’s coal will increase.
FWC blocks lockout
The industrial umpire has stopped a tugboat worker lockout that threatened Australia’s economic activity.
Boat fight threatens shipping
An indefinite lockout of workers could soon bring Australia’s major ports to a halt.
IR bill heads to Senate
The Federal Government's industrial relations bill has passed the lower house of Parliament.
Taxpayers back lithium boost
Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals has secured a 10-year debt facility from the Federal Government for the expansion of its Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia.
UN puts eyes on methane
The UN says a new satellite system will be used to track methane emissions from space.
Airport signs green deal
The Queensland Government says a new agreement will see Brisbane Airport powered with 100 per cent renewable energy.
CEFC marks tenth birthday
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has reflected on a decade of Australia’s clean energy transition ...
Digital substation launched
Endeavour Energy has developed a fully digitised electricity substation, potentially saving the company millions.
Fund open for micro-courses
New funding has been provided for a ‘microcredential’ higher education pilot scheme.
Talks start for local owners
Talks have started for a new biodiscovery bill in WA, aimed at helping Indigenous people claim the rights to their own products.
Tuvalu urges fossil stop
Pacific islands nations have called for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.
ERA draws from security fund
ERA has been allowed to dip into its mine security bond to pay for the clean-up of the Ranger uranium mine.
Hercules deal secured
The RAAF has secured a $10 billion deal with the US to replace ageing Hercules aircraft.
IR changes debated
The Federal Government is willing to tweak its industrial relations bill in the hope of passing it by the end of the year.
Safe Work stats updated
Safe Work Australia has issued new stats that give insight on the state of work health and safety in Australia.
CEFC backs enzyme recycling
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing an ‘infinite recycling’ scheme.
Coal fail downplayed
Queensland’s energy minister has downplayed the risk of blackouts after a serious breakdown ...