Archived News for Industry Professionals - April, 2015
Rail workers want authorities to use “spit kits” to identify the saliva of unruly commuters.
BHP's strike call riles CFMEU
BHP has been slammed for recommending the Fair Work Act be changed to limit the scope of strike action.
Big tax check brings bosses to bear
Major mining and technology companies will be called on to explain their tax arrangements, with the launch of a Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance this week.
Deal done for unprecedented dam
A subsidiary of global giant Leighton Holdings has won a $799 million contract to build a “mega reservoir” in Qatar.
Disagreement over RET exemption
Certain industries could be made exempt from the Renewable Energy Target, but the change will not come quickly enough for the Opposition.
Food claims in FIFO justification
New plans have been submitted for a 500-person FIFO workers’ camp to service the Surat Basin gasfields.
Port paper progresses fee talk
The Port of Melbourne Corporation has released an Industry Information Paper as part of a review of published fees and charges for the Reference Tariff Schedule (RTS).
Public transporters shine light on abuse
Dozens of assaults on public transport staff have prompted calls for better protection.
Report extols SA trucking changes
Sweeping reforms have been made to South Australia’s trucking regulations.
Road love leaving rail behind
The Abbott Government has been strongly criticised for its refusal to fund public transport projects.
Tough new options for dodgy trainers
New rules mean immediate fines will be handed to Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) who breach national standards.
Tracking reminder after prospectors go missing
The disappearance of two prospectors in a remote part of Western Australia has prompted a call for more safety gear.
Union keeps safety talk rolling
The Transport Workers' Union has maintained its demands for Australia’s road safety watchdog to stay in place.
More limits on intrusive giant
The Commonwealth has expanded its sanctions against Russia, to display more displeasure at the European giant’s actions in Ukraine.