Archived News for Industry Professionals - September, 2022
A new deal between unions and the business sector could lead to simplified enterprise bargaining.
Santos plan paused
Tiwi Islands traditional owners have won a court-ordered pause on Santos' $4.7 billion Barossa gas project.
River plan rejected
NT’s water controller has rejected a mining company's application to pump 3,300 megalitres a year from the Roper River.
WA expands housing land
The WA Government has opened large tracts of land in Perth's outer suburbs in a bid to alleviate housing shortages.
WA goes for FIFO changes
The WA government says it will support all recommendations from a scathing review of sexual harassment in FIFO work.
Lobby slams coal hike
A major mining looby says the Queensland Government’s coal royalty hike is damaging the industry and killing investor confidence.
Origin stakes snapped up
Tamboran Resources has bought out Origin Energy's Beetaloo Basin gas exploration stakes.
Pole cost set to soar
A watchdog has reported on the cost of overhauling electricity grids to deal with the renewable energy transition in WA.
Singapore green deal coming
Singapore and Australia are expected to sign a new “green economy agreement” next month.
State set on big wind
The Queensland Government has announced plans to build Australia's largest state-owned wind farm.
ACT urged to tighten licenses
The ACT government is being pushed to improve trade licensing requirements.
Hydrogen needs highlighted
Experts say Australia has a severe lack of hydrogen skills and training capabilities.
New Perth line opening soon
There are concerns about the planned opening date of a new Perth train line.
EPA expands pollutant bill
The NSW EPA has released a climate change policy that could set new emissions targets and limits.
Hydro build backed
Australia’s first large scale hydrogen plant will be built in the Pilbara region of WA.
Origin dumps NT plan
Origin Energy is abandoning plans to frack for gas in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin.
STEM scheme advanced
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has launched a new industry internship program for STEM graduates.
China slams nuclear nod
The UN nuclear watchdog says it is satisfied with the AUKUS alliance’s plan to supply Australia with nuclear submarines.