Archived News for Industry Professionals - April, 2020
Energy Minister Angus Taylor is being criticised for obfuscation and opacity on a number of important matters.
State stopping Coffs plans
A NSW government minister appears to be thwarting plans to fast-track major projects during COVID-19.
ACCC allows mining links
The competition watchdog has allowed mining companies to work together in ways that they previously could not.
ACCC expands energy links
Regulators have expanded the potential for cooperation in the energy sector.
MP calls for power plan probe
The auditor general has been asked to investigate a Morrison government scheme to underwrite gas, hydro and coal power.
ALGA backs planning plans
A new set of principles has been created to guide changes to planning systems during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Domestic reserves to wait overseas
The Federal Government has come up with a plan to boost domestic fuel reserves by buying and storing fuel overseas.
Desal solar announced
A new solar setup will reduce the power bill for Adelaide’s desalination plant.
MDB cop's report released
The Murray-Darling's ‘top cop’ says protests over water access last year were directed at the wrong government.
Bushfire studies funded
The Federal Government has put up $5 million for researchers to study the health impacts of bushfires.
High speed in fatal derailment
An interim report has been released into a fatal train derailment in early 2020.
PFAS class action launched
A PFAS class action involving more than 40,000 Australians has been launched against the Department of Defence.
Windows seen as new source
Australian engineers are working on windows that can generate electricity.
Fossil fuels see 5% drop
New data suggests global carbon emissions from the fossil fuel industry could fall by a record 2.5 billion tonnes this year.
Low-use warning for WA
Experts say a steep drop in power use could lead to system overload and blackouts in WA.
Power plant plans progressed
The West Australian Government has announced the next step in the $218 million redevelopment of an old power plant.
Sewers swept for virus data
Every flush of the toilet could soon play a role in tracking and stemming the spread of COVID-19.
Paris goals could pay off
A new study suggests meeting the Paris Agreement goals would benefit the world's economy in the long-term.