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The Federal Government will spend $738.1 million on the first major WA defence project under AUKUS, a submission to a public works committee reveals.

A pilot of a new industrial relations policy could have significant economic consequences for a range of WA industries, CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey warns.

Misconceptions of lean supply chain approaches such as ‘just-in-time (JIT)’ could be increasing risks to businesses and adding costs, according to Tim McLean, TXM Lean Solutions Managing Director.

Australia’s emerging biofuels industry has an important role in the country’s energy transition now and in the future, bp says.

Western Australia is the fourth most attractive place for mining investment in the world, according to the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2023.

CIMIC Group subsidiaries Sedgman and CPB Contractors have been awarded a $757 million contract for BHP’s Western Ridge Crusher Project.

Drawn-out project approval processes are having a massive toll on businesses, with Santos announcing this week it was the reason for cutting about 200 jobs.

Clean energy and emissions reduction projects across the country, including two in WA, have been given a $330 million boost.

Key updates of major WA infrastructure projects from February to April 2024.

Key updates of major WA energy projects from February to April 2024.

Key updates of major WA mining projects from February to April 2024.

As the Federal Government’s new workplace laws continue to be rolled out, there is growing concern about the impact of increased union influence on business productivity and costs.

Defence investment will increase significantly over the next decade, with the Federal Government confirming an extra $50.3 billion ahead of the next Budget.

Specialised nuclear training needs to begin this year to meet defence workforce demands, businesses were told at an AUKUS industry briefing, held by the Australian Submarine...