After 104 years in operation, the national employer association for Australia’s resources and energy industry has a new brand.
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Resources sector welcomes greenfields promise
The WA resources sector has welcomed election promises that would see greenfields agreements increase to up to six years.
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Industry ramps up support on International Women’s Day
AMMA reaffirms its commitment to stamping out workplace sexual harassment as it progresses a national task force on International Women’s Day.
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Skilled immigration to bolster resources sector
Reopening skilled migration to supplement Australia’s talent pool will be crucial to securing the enormous pipeline of projected growth in the resources and energy industry.
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High Court finds WorkPac was never committed to contractor
The High Court of Australia has overturned a decision by the Federal Court, declaring a Glencore contractor was not a permanent employee of WorkPac and therefore was not owed back-paid leave entitlements.
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Mining, energy to create over 24,000 jobs by 2026: AMMA
The Australian resources and energy sector will need 24,400-plus new workers by the year 2026 to support its pipeline of 98 new and expansion projects, according to the Australian Resources and Energy Group (AMMA).
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Fair Work Act reform to boost greenfields development
The Australian Government has proposed an industrial relations amendment to the Fair Work Act that will encourage businesses to create new jobs for a post-COVID-19 economic recovery.
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Gender diversity grows at ‘slower than preferred rate’
Gender diversity in the mining sector has increased by just 1 per cent in the past year, according to Workplace Gender Equality Agency data.
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Nearly 50% of resources employers intend to keep jobs: AMMA survey
A survey on Australian resources employers has identified that nearly half (47 per cent) have no plans to reduce their workforces at this stage.
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New resources minister rises after Canavan’s departure
Queensland Nationals MP Keith Pitt has succeeded Matt Canavan as Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia.
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REMA TIP TOP underpins future focus with apprenticeship scheme
The 2019–2024 Mining Workforce report released by the Australian resources and energy group, AMMA, predicts that the mining industry in Australia will require approximately 21,000 new employees by 2024 to keep up with the demand for future mining projects.
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Australian mining needs 21,000 new workers by 2024
Australia’s mining industry will require around 21,000 new onsite operational employees by 2024 in order to meet the demand for new mining projects.
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Australian gold interest boosts exploration activity
Australia’s investment in mineral exploration has surged during the 2018-2019 period on the back of growing interest in gold.
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Iron ore price rise builds excitement for Australian exports
The Australian Government's outlook for commodities export earnings has attracted excited analysis as iron ore prices continue to ascend.
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Australian industry bodies back Adani approval
The resources industry has welcomed the final approval of Adani’s Carmichael mine and infrastructure project.
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Australian resources industry requires deregulation to thrive
An Australian Resources and Energy Group (AMMA) survey suggests Australia should adopt a less regulated approach in order to future proof its workforce.
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Asian markets, collaboration key to industry future: Resources 2030 Taskforce
Commonwealth Government's Resources 2030 Taskforce has released recommendations to enhance the performance and competitiveness of Australia's resources sector, which are the first since the late 1990s.
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Australian Opposition criticised for labour hire reform proposal
Labor Party plans to introduce new labour hire (temp) licensing regulations have been shot down by mining advocates as unfair to workers in the resources sector.
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MCA and AMMA criticise ACTU ‘Change the Rules’ campaign and TPP comments
The high-profile 'Change the Rules' campaign on worker rights by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has come under criticism from both the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) and Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA).
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AMMA cites workplace flexibility as key factor for mining’s future
Australian resources and energy group, AMMA (the Australian Mines and Metals Association) has submitted a report to the Senate Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers citing the desire for flexible, non-traditional work opportunities as a key trend of Australian resources and energy workers.
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