Archived News for Industry Professionals - June, 2022
Australians who were sold defective Toyota vehicles can apply for part of a potentially huge compensation package.
ACCC reports on rises
The competition regulator has issued a report showing the scale of recent power price rises.
ARENA backs greener steel
The Federal Government is funding a study of low emissions steel production at Port Kembla in New South Wales.
Big firms back huge cuts
Research backed by some of Australia's biggest players says the country can cut 88 per cent of heavy industry emissions.
Energy board seeks capacity solution
The Federal Government is working on a “capacity mechanism” to ensure stability in the national electricity grid, paying coal and gas generators for reliable supplies.
Forrest doubts recession concern
Australia’s richest man says there is “not a snowflake’s chance in hell” of a global recession this year.
AEMO caps gas rort
AEMO has suspended the wholesale electricity spot market after companies failed to supply ...
Building bribes detailed
A former Sydney councillor accepted bribes from a Chinese developer in exchange for supporting ...
ACCC eyes rail deal
The competition regulator has some concerns about Aurizon’s proposed One Rail acquisition.
AEMO caps QLD price
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has imposed a price cap on the electricity market for the first time ever in Queensland.
Big fine for truck fatality
A transport company has been convicted and fined a total of $490,000 following the 2018 death of a truck driver in Victoria.
Cable tested as new sensor
Experts have tested telecoms cables on the seafloor as a detector for earthquakes, tsunamis and the effects of climate change
Call to tighten green credits
Experts warn that loose renewable energy certificates could undermine emissions reduction efforts.
Coal crunch forces response
Australia’s energy woes are being exacerbated by coal-fired generator outages.
Gas lobby blames coal
Australia’s major gass lobby says spot price markets and coal failures are behind recent pressure on power prices.
New watchdog outlined
The Albanese government says its national corruption watchdog will be able to look into recent corrupt conduct.
NSW plans green spend
The NSW Government says it will invest $1.2 billion over the next 10 years into renewable energy.
NSW smoothes plant process
The NSW Government says it has simplified the process for registering industrial plant items.