Archived News for Industry Professionals - April, 2021
A former PM has called for the Darwin Port lease to a Chinese company to be reviewed.
Experts urge big housing build
Advocates say Queensland's housing ‘crisis’ will cost around $4.1 billion to fix.
PM backs China claim
The Prime Minister says a military build-up in NT is not a message to China, but has backed claims about war with the global giant.
Taylor talks of state gas
The Coalition has proposed using a government-owned company to build its own gas-fired power station.
Super funds face green votes
Australian super funds have threatened to vote against company directors not tackling the climate crisis.
Anticipation urged on safety day
Wednesday April 28 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day.
Big fine for crushed hand
A Victorian plastics manufacturer will pay over $100,000 after a worker's hand was crushed by unguarded machinery.
Court action over NT explosion
A cattle mustering contractor faces over $1 million in fines in the Northern Territory.
COVID fund undermined
An audit has found a fund to protect Victorian businesses during COVID-19 lockdowns was failed by poor administration.
Resource use near double capacity
Experts say the world is spending 173 per cent of its natural resource capacity.
Alinta plans big new battery
Alinta Energy is planning a 100MW big battery next to its Wagerup peaking gas and diesel plant.
APRA outlines green risk
One of Australia’s main finance regulators has given companies a gentle nudge on climate change risk.
Cross-border costs backed
Regulators have approved planned costs for upgrading the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector.
Fossil subsidies top $10b/year
A new report shows Australian governments spend $19,000 a minute in fossil fuel subsidies.
NSW pays out mine plans
The NSW government is paying $100 million to stop coal mining on prime agricultural land.
NT scraps gas study
The Northern Territory has torn up a $1.3 million contract for a Beetaloo Basin fracking study.
Solar airports suggested
Experts say Australian airports could generate enough solar energy to power a regional city.
ADF deepens industry links
A new secondment program is letting Defence staff get hands-on with industry.