Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announces Adelaide shipbuilder ASC to be split into three government-owned companies

2017 News, General News, Manufacturing Industry News, Ship and Submarine Building News

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announces Adelaide shipbuilder ASC to be split into three government-owned companies Peter Jean Political Reporter, The Advertiser,October 11, 2016 SHIPBUILDER ASC will be split into three separate government-owned companies ahead of the construction of Australia’s 12 navy submarines. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced the ASC will be broke up into…

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2017-2018 Budget Summary

2017 News, General News

2017-2018 Budget Summary       While the Turnbull Government is claiming that this Budget is about fairness, opportunity and security, this Budget actually makes many Australian’s worse off including those that rely on welfare as well as university students. At the same time, the Government plans to cut taxes for big corporations by $50…

The selected design will replace the Anzac-class frigates.

Future Frigates Fleet will begin construction in 2020, says Christopher Pyne

2017 News, General News, Ship and Submarine Building News

Future Frigates Fleet will begin construction in 2020, says Christopher Pyne By Defence reporter Andrew Greene, www.abc.net.au, Saturday 22 April, 2017 There are growing doubts within Defence and among industry figures about the ambitious goal to start “cutting steel” on Australia’s Future Frigates Fleet within three years, but the Government is remaining confident construction will…

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South Australian plan great for energy security and jobs, but lessons of privatisation failures must be learnt

2017 News, General News, Power Industry News

South Australian plan great for energy security and jobs, but lessons of privatisation failures must be learnt The union representing power workers has commended the South Australian Government’s $550 million plan to improve energy security through the construction of the nation’s largest battery storage project, a new 250MW gas-fired power plant, and increased powers for…

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Dob in an Unlicensed Tradie

2017 News, General News

Dob in an Unlicensed Tradie Approximately 60 reports have been received so far by Consumer Business Services. Providing accurate details and evidence helps CBS progress action against those without a licence.   To better protect consumers and the building sector we are encouraging the public to report tradespeople who are operating without a licence or…