Archived News for Engineering Professionals - March, 2024
The CFMEU is reportedly pushing for a substantial 26 per cent pay rise over the next three years for its members.
Big tariff cut coming
The Albanese government is planning to streamline environmental approvals for resource projects, abolishing 500 “nuisance” tariffs.
Bowen knocks nuclear claims
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has dismissed the Coalition's nuclear power fantasy.
Green funds flow to neighbours
Australia has announced a $2 billion green energy fund for southeast Asia.
SQM eyes local expansion
Chilean lithium giant SQM has unveiled plans for an 'aggressive' expansion in Australia.
Waste energy firing up
A pioneering waste-to-energy project has been announced amid job cuts in Victoria.
Satellite build gets going
Big steps forward this week for one of humanity's greatest scientific projects ...
Fish pens set for deeper sea
Australian engineers have designed a lightweight fish pen to move farms to deeper seas.
UN urges extraction change
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says the world must start living within its means.
Authorities tackling asbestos issue
Authorities continue to grapple with an asbestos mulch contamination crisis.
Boycott appeal backed
The Full Federal Court has upheld appeals by the CFMEU and J Hutchinson Pty Ltd against a prior judgement ...
Metals mixed for nano-builds
A new, ‘nanothin’ printing technique could change electronics manufacturing.
Billions pouring into shift
The Federal Government will spend big to accelerate Australia's transition to renewable energy.
Coal approvals questioned
The Federal Court is currently reviewing Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's assessment of coal mine proposals ...
Custom cells could drive sector
Australia's synthetic biology sector appears set to bolster the economy by billions in coming decades.