Industry News

The Federal Government has flagged its intention to reform the way major petroleum activities in Commonwealth waters are assessed and approved.

SafeWork SA and the SA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) have completed the first stage of a joint audit of licensed asbestos removalists.

The Federal Government has announced a major new study into the ‘rapidly changing’ eastern Australian gas market.

The New South Wales Government has outlined a ‘new era’ for Infrastructure NSW as the agency now adopts an official advisory capacity for the delivery of key infrastructure projects.

The New South Wales Government has outlined a new plan that will deliver brand new ferries, wharves and extra services starting later this year as part of a program aimed at modernising the city’s iconic mode of transportation.

The Federal Government has unveiled a new plan of how it intends to assist developing nations sustainably develop their mineral and energy resources.

The Federal Government is calling for private companies to register their interest in developing and operating the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal.

The relationship between the Federal Government and their erstwhile political allies the Greens has deteriorated even further after Minister for Resources and Energy, Gary Gray, blasted the Green’s proposed blanket ban on all new coal seam gas exploration and production.  

The Northern Territory and Commonwealth Governments have struck a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will aim to provide security over long term gas supply to the Territory.

Overt racism may well be on the decline around the country, but it still remains part of daily life for all too many Victorians according to a new report released by the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.

The Tasmanian Government has announced it will inject a further $500,000 to continue a major overhaul of the state’s planning system.

The Tasmanian Government has passed major local government reforms through the State’s Legislative Council which will now see the delivery of ‘all-in, all-out’ council elections.

The Tasmanian Government has outlined its planned changes to the state’s waste management scheme in this year’s state budget, with State Environment Minister Brian Wightman saying the Government will investigate the possibility of implementing a container deposit scheme as well as exploring the potential for a mine remediation centre of excellence.

The Tasmanian Government has announced it will provide $175,000 each year in continual funding for the operation of the Tasmanian Seed Conservation Centre at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

AGL has officially opened its $45 million co-generation facility in Altona, which will provide energy supply and steam for polyethylene producer Qenos.

Australia could be facing a gas supply crisis if the Federal Government fails to intervene and ensure competitively price gas supply, according to the latest report released by Manufacturing Australia.

The Federal Government has released a new report on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), concluding that the scheme has continued to grow with new drug listings and increased demand for existing drugs listed under the scheme.

Research efforts into curing multiple sclerosis will receive a $1 million boost after the Federal Government unveiled plans to assist Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) to continue its world class research.

New research coming out of the United States is promising to significantly boost the speed of Australia’s internet connection with the rest of the world.

The HIA Trades Report for the March Quarter 2013 has detailed an industry facing difficult headwinds in the coming years.