Archived News for Industry Professionals
Workplace exposure standards for silica and coal dust have been halved in WA.
Federal corruption moves loom
The Federal Government has put up a draft version of its planned Commonwealth Integrity Commission (CIC).
Refinery lined up for closure
BP is shutting down its Kwinana refinery, with 600 jobs expected to go.
Targets seen as start only
Experts say the world needs to think beyond renewable energy targets (RETs) to ensure a sustainable future.
Engie has NSW interest
French firm Engie has bought into a $750 million wind farm development project in central NSW.
Female FWC role questioned
A new report finds female figures on the Fair Work Commission are being sidelined from Full Bench matters.
More funds flow to favoured seats
A parliamentary inquiring has exposed the wonky distribution of the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities Fund.
Experts expect missed targets
New analysis suggests industrial emissions will rise for another decade, despite government policies.
Firm fined for oversight issue
Poor supervision of a new worker has cost a Queensland business $40,000.
Train boss payments probed
A Victorian public transport executive allegedly received payments from a company after it was awarded over $40 million in contracts.
CSIRO sees battery options
CSIRO says Australia has the potential to capitalise on more of the battery value chain.
Twiggy picks up port project
Billionaire Andrew Forrest now owns 100 per cent of Australian Industrial Energy (AIE).
Whitehaven keeps coal
Whitehaven Coal shareholders have rejected a push to scrap its coal operations.
Qantas lobbies for lower bar
Qantas has been accused of having one stance on climate change in public and another in private.
'Slavery' claimed in shipping
A transport workers' union says Australian ports are relying on “slavery”.
Airport cover-up probed
An attempted government cover-up over a bungled $30 million airport deal has been exposed.
Fine for nearly-severed thumb
A warehousing company has been fined $60,000 over an incident which left a young worker with a partially amputated thumb.