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EPBC Act reforms urgently needed: Industry groups

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
A raft of industry groups have called on the government to urgently deliver its reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, which they say is "failing on all fronts." A group of eight industry, community, environment ...

Young workers drive DEI in workplace: RIAA panel

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
The windchill of politics on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs fronts a deadly counterpoint - young professionals entering the workforce with zero tolerance for inappropriate workplace behaviour. Andrew Pozzo, chief executive at Cbus Property ...

Public sector pay gap revealed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... 4.8%, compared to 8.9% in the private sector. Additionally, 45% have a median total remuneration gender pay gap in the target range (within +/-5%), compared to 31% in the private sector. Wooldridge said the results point to how progress can be achieved ...

Clean energy transition a top priority for productivity: PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
The Productivity Commission (PC) has identified 15 priority reform areas for further exploration under the five productivity inquiries commissioned by the government. The five productivity inquiries were around creating a dynamic and resilient economy ...

Australians reject net zero targets, polling claims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
In new polling from the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), some 79% of Australians said they want the re-elected government to shift its energy policy focus to affordability and reliability. Just 21% said they'd like to see emissions reductions ...

ESG credentials remain key for commercial property investors: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... comments follow the firm's latest (Y)OUR SPACE report, indicating up to 67% of corporate respondents had a net zero carbon target for their business, and their offices form a big part of it. "On top of these drivers, there are also growing regulatory ...

Aware Super, HESTA join forces against Woodside

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... fund's concerns in relation to resilience to transition risks, the lack of an ambitious Scope 3 GHG emissions abatement target, and its governance around climate risk. "As we've previously communicated to Woodside Energy, our decision is underpinned ...

Green moves: Agscent, HSBC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
After 30 years in the financial markets glued to bonds and futures contracts, Dugald Lamont has changed tack and joined Agscent, an agri-biotech company at the forefront of sustainable agricultural innovation. The former executive director of JP Morgan ...

Clean Energy Council chief resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... three years before taking on the top job. His work has helped establish industry policies such as the Renewable Energy Target, Capacity Investment Scheme, Connection Reform Initiative and Hydrogen Headstart program. He most recently initiated and led ...

Macquarie AM takes over Island Green Power

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is now the owner of renewable energy developer Island Green Power, scooping up the remaining 50% stake. MAM first made a 50% investment in Island Green Power three years ago via its managed funds. MAM did not disclose ...