Industry News
The Victorian Government has pledged $520 million for the delivery of safety, reliability and capacity projects for the state’s public transport network under the State Budget.
$207 million for Victoria's freight infrastructure
The Victorian Government has announced a $207 million investment for a suite of freight-related initiatives under the State Budget.
$31 million for Victorian mining
The Victorian Government pledged $31.7 million for the state’s mining sector from the State Budget.
SA and Queensland sign up to drought program
The Queensland and South Australian Governments have announced their support of an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) on the National Drought Program Reform.
$200 million for Victorian schools
The Victorian Government has announced it will inject $203 million for the state’s school capital works program under the State Budget.
WA to bring forward high-tech water imaging
The Western Australian Government has announced the Water Corporation will bring forward a high-tech program aimed at better assessing the condition of water mains in Perth’s CBD.
NT throws $15 million to fix ICT
The Northern Territory Government has announced it will set aside $15.6 million for the state’s ICT systems.
New Chief for Queensland Museum
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of Professor Suzanne Miller as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Museum.
Queensland to define worker
The Queensland Government has tabled legislation before the State Parliament that will provide a clear cut definition of ‘worker’ for the purposes of workers’ compensation.
ACMA announces digital dividend auction results
The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced the results from the digital dividend spectrum, with a troika of the nation’s ISPs securing some of the most sort after spectrum bands.
Government launches water trading consultation
The Federal Government has invited public comment on draft regulation amendments to the nation’s water market trading scheme.
Government announces asbestos plan
The Federal Government has released a draft consultation plan for the formation of a national plan on asbestos safety and eradication, following a meeting between Minister for Workplace Relations Bill Shorten and the Select Council on Workplace Relations.
Cut taxes now urges MCA
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has urged the Federal Government to reconsider the implementation of two new taxes, saying that stifle industry growth and investment.
Construction slumps in April
The nation’s construction sector has hit a seven month low in April, according to the latest Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)/Housing Industry Association (HIA)’s Australian Performance of Construction Index (PCI).
Victoria outlines PPP policy
The Victorian Government has outlined reforms which it says will deliver the next phase of the ongoing phase of public private partnership (PPP) projects.
Victoria announces $72 million for western transport
The Victorian Government has announced it will commit $72 million to boost transport and planning infrastructure in Melbourne’s west.
WA to bolster biosecurity defences
Western Australia’s biosecurity has been bolstered after the reforms under the Biosecurity Agriculture Management Act 2007 comes into effect.
SA announces Hawker desalination plant
The South Australian Government has announced it has approved the construction of a new desalination plant for the township of Hawker.
Victoria kicks off irrigation modernisation
The Victorian Government has pledged $16 million to kickstart the major modernisation works of the Macalister Irrigation District (MID).
Victoria pledges $170 million for road works
The Victorian Government has promised a ‘radical change’ in roadwork with a $170 million package to address the state’s roads.
Port of Melbourne announces preferred bidders
The Port of Melbourne has announced a shortlist of bidders for the construction and operation of Melbourne’s third international container terminal.