Australia faces a glut of old solar panels polluting the environment by leaching toxic chemicals into landfill with no viable reuse or recycling solutions available, the government’s own Department of Climate Change and Energy has warned.
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Chalmers’ retrospective tax grab shocks investors
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has shocked foreign investors in local mining, energy and infrastructure by imposing a retrospective capital gains tax dating back 20 years to raise billions of dollars for the federal budget, sparking warnings he is discouraging future investment in Australia.
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Companies at the top of road transport supply chains such as Coles and Wesfarmers will be forced to cover the fuel cost rises of truckie owner-drivers under landmark orders proposed under Labor’s laws, as unions also seek to lift their minimum wage claim this year beyond 5 per cent.
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The fuel access and price crisis that’s emerged this month driven by the Iran conflict is already taking a heavy toll on red meat supply chains.
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The NT Cattlemen’s annual conference brings pastoralists, industry together during tough times. Read what’s planned.
Read moreBHP has message on investment
The Australian government must get real on the needs of business to develop here.
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‘Negligence’ led to fuel, fertiliser crisis, as warnings ‘ignored for years’
The Albanese government has been accused of “serious negligence” and “putting the community at risk” by ignoring warnings on fuel and fertiliser vulnerabilities for years, as industry demanded an expedited food security plan.
Read moreThe difference Australian mining makes
What difference does $74 billion really mean for Australians?
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