Archived News for Industry Professionals

National dwelling approvals have recorded a slight upswing in April, recording the first rally in 2013 according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Government introduces infrastructure tax incentives

The Federal Government has introduced legislation before Parliament that will aim to provide incentives for infrastructure projects.

Queensland opens up new land for exploration

The Queensland Government has announced it has opened up a further 8700 square kilometres for petroleum and gas exploration at the recent annual Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) conference.

VAGO hands down TAFE report

The Victorian Auditor General’s Office has handed down a report into the financial state of Victoria’s TAFE and Higher Education providers.

Victoria begins East West Link impact assessment

The Victorian Government has released the framework for assessing the environmental impacts of the proposed East West Link between the Eastern Freeway to the Port of Melbourne.

Changes on the cards for Infrastructure NSW

The New South Wales Government has outlined a ‘new era’ for Infrastructure NSW as the agency now adopts an official advisory capacity for the delivery of key infrastructure projects.

Commission challenges regulated access

The Productivity Commission has released a draft report into the access of national significant infrastructure, saying that legislation governing regulated third party access should be changed.

Crompton named new Virgin's new COO

Virgin Australia has named Judith Crompton as the company’s first Chief Commercial Officer.

Government announces gas study

The Federal Government has announced a major new study into the ‘rapidly changing’ eastern Australian gas market.

Government announces petroleum management reform

The Federal Government has flagged its intention to reform the way major petroleum activities in Commonwealth waters are assessed and approved.

Government announces resources management assistance

The Federal Government has unveiled a new plan of how it intends to assist developing nations sustainably develop their mineral and energy resources.

Government broadsides Green's gas plan

The relationship between the Federal Government and their erstwhile political allies the Greens has deteriorated even further after Minister for Resources and Energy, Gary Gray, blasted the Green’s proposed blanket ban on all new coal seam gas exploration and production.

Government calls for Moorebank proponents

The Federal Government is calling for private companies to register their interest in developing and operating the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal.

Government reveals petroleum exploration acreage

The Federal Government has revealed the 2013 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acerage Release, covering 31 areas across six basins in Commonwealth waters offshore of the Northern Territory, Ashmore and Carier Islands, Western Australia and Victoria.

NSW announces ferry overhaul

The New South Wales Government has outlined a new plan that will deliver brand new ferries, wharves and extra services starting later this year as part of a program aimed at modernising the city’s iconic mode of transportation.

Qantas ups Perth spending

Qantas has announced it will up its investment in Perth’s Airport to $100 million over the coming 18 months as the airlines seeks to expand and upgrade its presence in the Western Australian market.

Tasmania outlines waste management improvements

The Tasmanian Government has outlined its planned changes to the state’s waste management scheme in this year’s state budget, with State Environment Minister Brian Wightman saying the Government will investigate the possibility of implementing a container deposit scheme as well as exploring the potential for a mine remediation centre of excellence.