Archived News for Industry Professionals - February, 2024
A looming legal battle could have implications for native title claims across Australia.
Crime links in offshore contracts
Companies behind Australia's offshore detention regime have been implicated in a web of suspected criminal dealings.
Setka sets retirement time
John Setka, the Victorian secretary of the CFMEU, says he will retire within the next six months.
CEFC backs supply and storage
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is increasing its investments in wind and battery power.
Power figures listed
Analysts have compiled a list of the most influential forces in Australia’s energy arena.
New hydrogen hub outlined
The Federal Government has made funds available for a new ‘hydrogen hub’ in north Queensland.
Boeing issues mount
Former employees say production defects in Boeing planes have been systematically ignored.
Dust issues hit WA town
Residents of Port Hedland, a key industrial town in northern Western Australia, are facing an unprecedented dust crisis.
Fuel rules to drive change
The Federal Government has announced the introduction of a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES).
Miners still in Myanmar
On the third anniversary of Myanmar's military coup, Australia has announced new sanctions.
Port fight settling
DP World has reached an agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) to...
Rail plan backed
An $80 million federal pledge has been made for the business case behind the Sydney-Newcastle high-speed rail line.
State fines tallied
Victorian employers faced over $16 million in fines for failing to protect their workers last year.
Green steel credit questioned
The Federal Government is backing upgrades at a coal-fired steel plant.
Santos opens Indigenous fund
Santos has announced the creation of a $110 million fund aimed at benefiting Aboriginal communities.