Archived News for Industry Professionals - September, 2021
Financial regulators have again warned that Australia risks losing out by not adopting new climate change rules.
NSW announces net zero plan
The NSW Government has convinced Nationals MPs to support a net zero emissions target.
Staff rocked by sub switch
Defence staff have been offered counselling for 'stress and uncertainty' after a big sub deal was scrapped.
Salmon may shift further offshore
State and federal governments want to push the Tasmanian salmon industry into deeper water.
SA ICAC stripped of purpose
The SA Parliament has rushed through changes that limit the power of its corruption commission.
Scrubbers to harvest Martian fuel
Engineers in the US are developing a new fuel source for Mars missions.
Battery sued over coal fail
South Australia's big Tesla battery is being sued for not helping during the failure of a Queensland coal power station.
Power plan hits hurdles
States and territories could cause trouble for the Federal Government’s coal power subsidy plan.
Court action for EPA
Victoria’s green regulator is being taken to court for allegedly failing to limit climate pollution.
Carbon credits dubbed "junk"
A new report raises some serious integrity concerns with Australia’s ‘junk’ carbon credits.
New deal to boost local scrubber
Australian researchers are developing new technology that can suck CO2 out of the atmosphere.
Builders vent violent discontent
The Victorian Government has ordered a two-week shutdown of the state’s construction industry following violent protests.
Ley allows challenged expansion
The Federal Government has approved a mine expansion that was challenged in court by school students.
MUA probed over car sales
The Maritime Union is being investigated over claims union cars were sold at discounted rates to friends and family.
Recycling revolution looms
A new company is trying to raise money for what it calls an “infinite recycling” process.
AEMO reports VPP lessons
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has shared its fourth and final VPP knowledge report.
ARENA backs hydrogen port
The Federal Government has put up funds for a proposed hydrogen export project in Queensland.