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Victoria must step up to protect precious wetlands after federal decision

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Leading conservationists have welcomed the decision to declare the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal (VRET) at Western Port Bay a “controlled action” under federal nature laws. Following Friday’s decision by Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt, the project will now undergo a comprehensive environmental assessment to determine whether it can proceed without damaging  endangered wildlife and habitats … Continued

MEDIA ALERT AND RELEASE – National Workforce Plan launched to power Australia’s manufacturing future

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Australia’s manufacturing sector has taken a significant step forward today with the launch of a national workforce plan designed to lead innovation, sustainability and global competitiveness. On Tuesday 5 August, the 2025 Workforce Plan – Pathways to Transformation, was released by the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance and formally launched by Minister for Skills and Training, … Continued

The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health Receives an International Award at the 25th ORP Conference in Colombia

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NCOSH honored with the "ORP Recognition 2025" award in Cartagena de Indias for advancing occupational safety and health in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 CARTAGENA, CO / ACCESS Newswire / August 4, 2025 / The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH) participated in the 25th Annual Conference of the International ORP Foundation … Continued

Productivity Commission’s net zero report misses the biggest productivity win; electrification

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Productivity Commission’s net zero report misses the biggest productivity win; electrification Rewiring Australia has criticised the Productivity Commission’s interim report on climate and energy, arguing it has missed the biggest productivity opportunity available to the nation; rapidly replacing fossil fuel machines with clean, efficient electric alternatives. “This should be a report about how to do … Continued

Nature protection and climate action essential for increased productivity

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A new report by the Productivity Commission has emphasised how important protecting nature and cutting climate pollution are to productivity. The report, released today, says ‘Productivity growth is supported not only by fast approvals, but also by effective laws to protect the environment’ and ‘reducing emissions from greenhouse gases is an important national priority.’ The … Continued

Race Discrimination Commissioner to address National Press Club

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Event: National Press Club Address Speaker: Giridharan Sivaraman, Race Discrimination Commissioner Topic: ‘There’s nothing casual about racism: Getting serious about racial equality in Australia’ Date: Wednesday 6 August 2025, 12.00pm – 1.30pm Location: National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600 Broadcast: Live on ABC and available via National Press Club livestream  Overview: Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner, Giridharan … Continued

Speaker takes Parliament to North Queensland

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP has officially kicked off his civics program for the 48th Parliament, committing to visiting all 150 federal electorates. The first electorates being in North Queensland. Over the next three days, the Speaker will be delivering his Parliament in Schools program and the Australian Parliament … Continued

AML3D Limited (ASX:AL3) Arcemy X Operational at the Largest Public Utility in USA

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Highlights ▪ AML3D completes commissioning of a large scale, ARCEMY® X system at the Tennessee Valley Authority, (‘TVA’), the largest US public utility.▪ The installation completes the $1.97 million TVA system line item of the $2.27m contract, releasing the final milestone payment while qualification work continues.▪ The order launches the next phase of AML3D’s US growth, building on … Continued

Productivity Commission Report: Climate Action Crucial For Productivity

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY 4 AUGUST, 2025   The Productivity Commission has released a major report that shows tackling climate change and cutting pollution is essential not only for the safety of Australians, but as a cornerstone of our productivity and long-term economic prosperity.   Climate Council CEO, Amanda McKenzie said: “Climate impacts are a … Continued