Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2018
The Fair Work Commission has increased the national minimum wage by 3.5 per cent to $719.20 a week.
FMG advances Pilbara plan
Fortescue is moving ahead on the $1.7 billion Eliwana iron ore mine and rail project in the Pilbara.
More fines over powerline injury
Two companies have now been fined over an incident in which an apprentice was seriously burned after making contact with powerlines.
WA looks for lithium boost
The WA Government has set up a taskforce to capture more of the lithium battery production process.
Adani bankrolls Isaac assessors
Adani is planning to pay local government workers assessing aspects of its coal mine plans.
BHP makes deal with QLD
BHP has reached an “in principle” agreement with Queensland over a $288 million coal royalty dispute.
Bulb ban coming soon
An upcoming ban will see halogen lights disappear from Australian stores within two years.
SA keeps battery plan
The SA Government is keeping its predecessor’s dream alive, pushing ahead with a big battery plan.
Excitement over boring success
Giant tunnelling machines have reached Perth’s new Airport Central Station.
Liddell emissions revealed
The Liddell power station appears to be emitting nearly three times the recommended amount of toxic nitrogen oxide.
Migrants mooted for regional boost
Expanding Australia’s permanent migration program could bring a big boost for regional communities.
PFAS checks expanded in SA
The Defence Department says it will widen its probe into the spread of PFAS chemicals in Adelaide.
State faces big cladding bill
A taskforce has found as many as 12,000 Queensland buildings could contain flammable cladding.
AGL knocks back Alinta on Liddell
AGL says it has received and rejected an offer for its ageing Liddell coal fired power plant.
Rio moving on robo-rail
Rio Tinto’s autonomous train network in the Pilbara has gained safety approval.
Senate reports on climate threat
A Senate inquiry has dubbed climate change a “current and existential national security risk” to Australia.
Victoria expands exploration
Victoria has released new oil and gas reserves for exploration off the west coast.