Archived News for Industry Professionals - June, 2023
The Morrison government’s HomeBuilder scheme appears to have benefited high income earners and select builders.
AI aimed at critical protection
Experts have proposed using AI to help protect critical infrastructure including power, water and communication networks.
Flood fund tweaks detailed
The Productivity Commission has reviewed the federal Future Drought Fund.
Gates open real risks
SafeWork NSW is reminding those who own industrial gates to get them checked after a number of serious incidents, including two deaths.
Green power drives union split
Mining and energy workers have voted to split from the CFMMEU over differing stances on the renewable ...
High fine for big fire
The chemical waste company responsible for a massive 2019 industrial fire in Melbourne has been fined $2.9 million.
IFM leadership shifts
A major infrastructure investor will soon be chaired by its second successive Labor figure.
NOPSEMA issues offshore reminder
Authorities are responding to a recent fatality at the North Rankin offshore oil and gas facility.
Small firms prop economy
Small businesses in Australia have contributed over half a trillion dollars to the country's GDP ...
Tower crane guidance renewed
Safe Work Australia has released a new model Code of Practice for tower cranes.
Defence cutting contractors
The Australian Defence Department is set to remove 2000 contractors, equivalent to one-fifth of its private workforce.
Finkel leaves SEC
Former chief scientist Alan Finkel has resigned from his advisory role at Victoria's State Electricity Commission (SEC).
Rich risks in green shift
Research from the US suggests financial risks from renewable energy transition are concentrated among the wealthy.
Bank responds to natural hits
The World Bank says it will ease financing for countries hit by natural disasters.
Critical change coming
The federal government may soon add new materials to Australia’s ‘critical minerals’ list.