Employees could soon disregard resources executive directions without fear of reprisal. Authorities recently supported new rules that give mine workers the right to ignore supervisors who contact...
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A major resources producer failed in its legal bid to compel labour hire employees to perform duties during national celebrations. Staff should not have to work public holidays without having the...
Procurement will be accelerated if there is no change in government. The ruling Liberal Party of New South Wales confirmed it would appoint a supply chain commissioner if it wins the next state...
Authorities dismissed claims that they assisted private businesses in securing lucrative contracts. The former federal government rejected new allegations that it helped Synergy 360’s clients...
FOCUS: Methane Events & Labour Hire engagement in Safety The Queensland Government established the Board of Inquiry (Board) in May 2020 after a serious accident at the Grosvenor mine, and a...
Companies that incorrectly remunerate workers could face tougher penalties and be forced to name and shame themselves, if new laws are passed. The Federal Government wants employers, which are found...
A foreign-backed coal mining project in Central Queensland worth $21 billion will face further setbacks after the State Government rejected the proponent’s plan to protect a native bird. The...
Solar and battery installation grants are disappearing quickly in regional Queensland, triggering a new renewable energy wave. Pride Group confirmed the solar and battery grant scheme has helped the...
Pressure is mounting for a multinational mining company to face an inquiry into allegations it has not paid millions of dollars in royalties to the Western Australian Government. The Nationals WA are...
A mining industry association and worker’s union has teamed-up to fight a political move to ban coal mining in Central Queensland. The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and Queensland Mining...
