environmental reports

AWU pushes for gas exports cap

ALP delegates voted against a reservation policy at the weekend’s National Conference held in Melbourne. The party did commit to introducing a Domestic Gas National Interest Test to assess the economic
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Woodside Browse plans approved

The conditional approval is valid until 31 December 2070, and allows for Woodside to install, operate and decommission the infrastructure for the development of the Torosa, Brecknock and Calliance gas
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7 steps to effective community management

With communities demanding a bigger share of the wealth from Australia’s natural resources (employment and business), companies must maximise local engagement and content without
compromising
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ACCC inquiry must cut through the contradiction

The window for submissions to the ACCC review, initiated by the Abbott government, closed in July and its report is expected next April – in a federal election year where energy policy will be a
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A new spring for the APPEA

Having served as Chairman of the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) from 2013-16, along with stints at the Energy Networks Association, National Generators’ Forum and Australian National Retailers
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Industry mourns Macfarlane’s departure

Ian Macfarlane has been stood down from the front bench despite what has been a celebrated two-year term as Minister for Industry and Sciences. His removal apparently came as no surprise. When asked if
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John Ellice-Flint would return to Santos: Scepter

In a statement to media, Scepter has advised that it “strongly supports”? the former CEO of Santos, John Ellice-Flint, who led Santos from December 2000 to June 2008, and that if successful
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What’s next for Fair Work

The Fair Work Amendment Bill allowed the Fair Work Commission to approve agreements covering wages and conditions when agreement cannot be reached between employers and employees. It also limits the ability
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