Tag: Net Zero
New opportunities in WA high tech manufacturing made available by new federal budget
The McGowan Government is delivering for regional Western Australia through the new 2023-24 budget that features a massive $11.2 billion investment in regional infrastructure, driving new job opportunities in high tech manufacturing, clean energy, and defence industries.
ATSE welcomes new budget measures, calls for more R&D strategy backed by advanced manufacturing
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has welcomed the Federal Budget's science and technology measures but called for more strategy and investment to bolster research and innovation reinforced through advanced manufacturing.
New legislation brings Queensland one step closer to carbon emissions goal
The Queensland government announced new legislation that aims to support the state’s booming renewable energy industry with $33 billion in economic activity as well as the creation of up to 10,000 jobs.
National Net Zero Authority to support Aussies in emissions-intensive sector
The Albanese government is set to legislate a national Net Zero Authority in a push to ensure workers, industries, and communities are not left behind in the pursuit of net zero carbon goals.
Australian logistics industry calls for National Zero Emission Truck Strategy
A coalition of representatives from the freight and transport industry has called on the Australian government to develop and implement a National Zero Emission Truck Strategy.
REMONDIS puts first hydrogen-powered waste trucks to commercial use
Waste and recycling specialist REMONDIS Australia is set to put one of the first zero-emission waste collection trucks through a trial run as part of its commercial operations
NT green light to Beetaloo basin dev’t to supercharge major industries like manufacturing
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) said the Northern Territory government’s recent go-ahead of the Beetaloo Basin development will support thousands of new employment, bring in millions of dollars for regional towns, and increase the country's east coast's energy security.
Market search underway for Victoria’s new public energy and storage utility
The Victorian government has launched a market search for a large-scale renewable energy generation and storage project to kickstart its revival of the publicly owned State Electricity Commission (SEC) in a push to deliver cheaper power bills and lower emissions for Victorians.
National EV strategy a crucial step in making Australia a significant industry player, says...
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has lauded the National Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy unveiled today as an important step toward establishing Australia as a major player in the global electric vehicle (EV) market.
Construction begins on Australia’s largest wind farm
The largest wind farm in Australia, located in the Golden Plains Shire 60 km north-west of Geelong, will soon begin construction in Victoria, marking a turning point in the state's transition to a clean energy future.