Redback Technologies receives further funding boost
05 April, 2017Australian energy technology company Redback Technologies has received around $1.96 million from the Queensland Government.
CEFC to invest $80 million in Bodangora wind farm
04 April, 2017The CEFC is investing $80 million in the Bodangora wind farm project in the Central West, New South Wales.
Power sell-off numbers don't add up
10 March, 2017New research has revealed that the Western Australian Government is likely to receive a much smaller windfall than forecast from the partial privatisation of Western Power, while the loss of ongoing revenue will leave the state's budget worse off in as little as four years.
MBA says construction still strong
14 February, 2017Master Builders Australia (MBA) is confident that 2017 is off to a good start in terms of business confidence. MBA National Manager – Housing Matthew Pollock said improved conditions in the December 2016 quarter combined with positive sentiment across both residential and commercial sectors have created sales and profitability increases and the highest employment intentions since 2014.
Concern over proposed WA power sell-off
06 December, 2016The announcement from Western Australia's Barnett government of plans to sell 51% of the state's power utility if re-elected has caused concern.
More calls for ABCC reinstatement
22 November, 2016The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) is the latest industry group to weigh in on the ongoing Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) situation.
New website showcases energy efficiency schemes
08 November, 2016A national website providing an entry point for the latest information on all market-based energy efficiency schemes operating in Australia was launched late October by the Energy Efficiency Certificate Creators Association (EECCA), which represents businesses actively involved in market-based energy efficiency schemes across Australia.
Unions issue demand in the wake of utilities sell-off
28 October, 2016Two of Australia's power unions, the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and United Services Union (USU), are calling for the new owners of a controlling stake in Australia's largest electricity distribution network, Ausgrid, to commit to a legally binding agreement that ensures existing employment numbers and service standards are retained.
Australian workers driven away from big business
06 September, 2016According to research by KPMG demographer Bernard Salt, baby boomers and Gen Y are leading the movement to escape the corporate world and become their own boss.
Unit construction reaches all-time high
29 July, 2016A surge in building construction activity is delivering multiple benefits to Australia's economy, especially around construction industry employment. New building activity data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that to the March 2016 quarter, a record number of unit projects were underway.
CFMEU not buying Coalition's fair work focus
23 May, 2016The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says that the latest announcement regarding increased resources to end systemic wage fraud from the Turnbull government is nothing more than smoke and mirrors.
Budget delivers building industry confidence
05 May, 2016Tradies and builders in the nation's $200 billion building industry are big winners from the Budget, according to MBA CEO Wilhelm Harnisch.
Business outlook gloomy
12 April, 2016The latest Sensis Business Index (SBI) survey shows a distinct air of despondency in Australian enterprise, with 87% of SMEs perceiving the economy as slowing (35%) or standing still (52%), and only 13% seeing signs of positive growth.
Warning over immediate risks from Infinity electrical cables
02 March, 2016The ACCC has warned tradespeople who installed Infinity and some Olsent electrical cables that they may face regulatory action if they fail to act under recall arrangements.
Insight: RET won't be met in 2018
23 February, 2016 by Tristan Edis, Director – Analysis and Advisory, Green Energy MarketsGreen Energy Markets has released its Renewables Report revealing supply will fall short of the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target by 2018, meaning customers will have to pay the shortfall penalty.
