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Redback Technologies receives further funding boost

05 April, 2017

Australian 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, 2017

The 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, 2017

New 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, 2017

Master 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, 2016

The 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, 2016

The 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, 2016

A 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, 2016

Two 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, 2016

According 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, 2016

A 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, 2016

The 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, 2016

Tradies 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, 2016

The 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, 2016

The 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 Markets

Green 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.


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