Archived News for Industry Professionals - April, 2024
Woodside Energy is at a crossroads with environmentalists and investors over its climate strategies.
Big bump for QLD tradies
The minimum pay for the average Queensland construction worker on civil projects has been increased to over $200,000 a year.
Fossil rise seen since Paris
Most fossil fuel companies have ramped up production since the signing of the Paris Agreement, a new study finds.
Builders recoil at fairer deals
The developer’s lobby says union-friendly IR laws could see Australia miss its ambitious national housing target.
Rail firms fined over fatality
Fines of over half a million dollars have been issued following a fatal train derailment in NSW.
Subbies feel broader pressures
The collapse of four prominent Canberra-based building companies this year has left subcontractors in dire straits, collectively owed millions of dollars.
Adani in FIFO fight
A dispute has erupted between mining giant Adani and a town that once welcomed it.
Combet speaks on power shift
Greg Combet, incoming chair of the Net Zero Economy Agency, has urged a “just transition” for coal workers in the shift to renewable power.
New method for critical search
New techniques could help Australia find resources critical to its net-zero goals.
VicGrid plots path
VicGrid has announced details of its planned investigation into a new transmission line route.
Sub delay predicted
A US Navy review finds the delivery of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia could face a delay of up to three years.
Climate details demanded
Australia’s new climate reporting legislation will come into force next year.
Gender laws put firms on notice
New gender laws could see big companies stripped of government contracts.
Green scheme pays empty promises
Experts have challenged the integrity of Australia's Carbon Credit scheme.