Archived News for Industry Professionals - November, 2014
Changes aimed at giving paramedics a much-needed rest could end up doing the opposite, Tasmanian authorities say.
Sparkies stop work after Lend Lease lock-cutting claim
A dangerous safety breach has seen more than 40 electricians stop work at a Sydney construction site.
WA digs for money over jobs
Western Australia’s resources sector workforce will be smashed over the coming decade, as companies cut costs during production and increase FIFO staff arrangements.
BHP split spruiked amid low iron price, high concern
Environmental concerns have come into play in BHP’s decision to split itself in two.
Future Fund quizzed on tax and gas
A fiery Senate estimates hearing in Canberra has seen former treasurer Peter Costello forced to defend the Future Fund's investment decisions.
Broad call for road fix as locals bear the brunt
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has renewed its ongoing call for better financial and policy support from federal, state and territory governments to keep local roads running.
Mine man's corrupt hand revealed
A former NSW Labor minister has been ordered to appear in court over allegations of dodgy mining deals.
Mega-mine's cost to be counted just before the dig
Work on Australia’s largest mine ever will be underway long before its impacts are understood, reports say.
China deal will see transport, resource, services boost
Many of Australia’s major exports can flow more freely into China, with the official signing of a new free trade agreement.
Nation's newest airport could be site of rural revival
The tarmac is heating up at Australia's newest public airport, with flights from the Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport near Toowomba now departing.
New day for nuclear coming
Lobbyists say Australia’s uranium industry is waiting for Japan’s nuclear power industry to fire up once more.
New videos show nuance in risky field
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum has put out a series of videos to help mine workers recognise workplace hazards.
Study says slavery lives worldwide
More than 36 million people are bound by slavery worldwide, a new report says, forced to live and work around the whims of their owners.
Taxi's fee jam slammed in review
Western Australia's taxi industry has been labelled a “public policy scandal” after recent review, but the sector says it has problems of its own.
Thousands spent to spread word on rail
The Western Australian Government is hiring consultants to tell the public about its $2.2 billion airport rail link project.
Wall fine seen as slice of real cost
The maximum fine that building firm Grocon can receive for a wall collapse that killed three people has been called “a slap on the wrist”.
Barnett breaks away to swoop on young vote
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has broken step with the Federal LNP, encouraging the state to move itself away from coal-fired power.
Fresh eyes on East West with shift at IA
Big changes at Infrastructure Australia mean the group is yet to form an opinion on Melbourne’s multi-billion-dollar East West Link.
Gamer brains can cut learning curve
A new study suggests that playing action video games like Call of Duty can actually improve learning capability.
Local home for broad building hub
A Global Infrastructure Hub will be set up in Sydney to increase investment, after a deal was brokered at the G20 summit on the weekend.
New German deal pursued with fresh zeal
The Australian Government has announced it will seek a new free trade agreement, this time with the nation of Germany.