Archived News for Industry Professionals - February, 2022
Climate scientists warn that climate change is now a threat to human wellbeing.
Court considers rider inquiry
The NSW Coroners Court is considering holding an inquest into safety standards within the gig economy.
Gas asset risk detailed
Experts warn that Australia is locking in its fossil fuel dependency, and could be left with billions of dollars in stranded assets.
Guilty plea in ACT case
A building firm has pleaded guilty to a charge laid against it for the workplace death of a man in the ACT.
SafeWork updates RPE papers
SafeWork SA has published new information on Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).
Green play by tech billionaire
Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has invested a further $200 million into renewables.
Mine boss backs independence
Billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest says global conflict shows Australia must push to become “energy independent”.
Probuild issue pauses big works
Major builder Probuild has entered into voluntary liquidation, leaving billions of dollars in projects in limbo.
Big firms blocking green drive
Analysts have accused major corporate ‘influencers’ of blocking action against global warming.
Blame flung in train fight
There was politics at peak hour in NSW this week as an industrial relations stoush led to cancelled train services.
Custom bugs build from gas
Experts say engineered bacteria can turn greenhouse gases into useful chemicals.
WorkSafe issues grim figures
WorkSafe Victoria’s CEO has reflected on the state's latest fatality figures.
ACCC sees gas constraint
Regulators have forecast a gas supply shortfall emerges for Australia’s southern states.
ARENA funds fleet shift
Over $100 million in government finds is being offered to fleets to shift to zero emissions vehicles.
Big AGL bid rejected
Investors have been knocked back after trying to take over AGL Energy and shut down its coal power plants earlier ...
EV plant plans shift
Plans for a $700 million electric vehicle manufacturing plant in New South Wales have been scrapped.
Ex-advisor slams gas influence
A former Woodside lobbyist and engineer has accused the gas industry of misleading the public.
Five Eyes focus on trade cartels
The nations of the Five Eyes alliance have agreed to focus on collusion in international trade.