Archived News for Industry Professionals - June, 2022
The federal government has launched an expert review of Australia’s carbon credit system.
Corruption body hit by cuts
NT ICAC says its work will be impacted by a recently-announced funding cut.
Big response to bee bug
A new biosecurity zone has been set up after the deadly varroa mite was discovered at NSW properties.
MDBA backs rice boost
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is helping one of the most water intensive crops in the world to increase production.
Snowy releases cause concern
The need for more power from Snowy Hydro has prompted flooding fears for farmers.
Big fine for tank fatality
A company has been fined $600,000 following an apprentice's death in Victoria.
Farm safety probe prepared
The WA Government has launched a review of safety issues in the agricultural sector.
Flood rebuild stats revealed
New stats show the insurance bill for February floods in NSW and QLD has reached $4.8 billion.
Qantas seeks sweetened cut
Qantas is threatening workers over what has been called a “bribe” to accept a new pay deal.
AEMO ends market play
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has restored the National Electricity Market (NEM) to full operation ...
Big warning on hydro-leaks
Scientists are warning that hydrogen fuel could make climate change worse.
State backs bigger batteries
The Queensland Government wants energy independence without solar battery rebates.
State body rejects coal plan
A NSW government agency has come out against a proposed coal mine extension.
Sun Cable makes IA list
More progress has been made on the world’s biggest solar and battery project.
Union denies RBA wage threat
ACTU Secretary Sally McManus says the Reserve Bank is in “boomer fantasy land”.
Big Hobart delay slammed
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on the Tasmanian government to “get on with” a Hobart development he helped fund when he was last in government a decade ago.
Court action over gas risk
Conservationists are seeking to halt the $16 billion Scarborough gas project due to its risk to the Great Barrier Reef.
Slick BP avoids spill damage
Stats show the largest marine oil spill in history did not harm BP’s stocks in the long term.
Locals score Pentagon deal
The United States Department of Defence is paying an Australian mining company to build a processing facility in the US.