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Manufacturing 'edges ahead' in November: Aust PMI 12/1/2014

The Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by a marginal 0.7 points to 50.1 in November.

Power outage: why has renewable energy project investment stalled? 11/25/2014

Recent reports about the demise of renewable energy sector funding have not been greatly exaggerated.

Which industries will benefit most from Aust-China FTA? 11/24/2014

Australia is a net exporter of both goods and services to China, and the FTA is expected to unlock billions in exports.

More 'fine detail' needed on FTA 11/19/2014

Concerns the signing of Australia's free trade deal with China could be opening us up to our largest trading partner have been dismissed by Trade Minister Andrew Robb.

Keeping Manufacturing Costs Down 11/19/2014

Global competition in the manufacturing sector creates pressure to keep production costs low and productivity high. This is a difficult balance, particularly when it comes to payroll ...

5 Hot Spots for Manufacturers in the Aust-China FTA 11/17/2014

The Australia-China FTA worth at least $18 billion is expected to be signed on Monday afternoon, however manufacturers still have "mixed feelings" about it, according to Ai Group CE ...

Industry 'will pay dearly' for Canberra's stalled RET talks 11/13/2014

The Opposition's decision to ditch further discussion with the Federal Government on the renewable energy target (RET) unimpressively adds to their track record of vacating the field ...

China FTA 'could spell disaster' without safeguards, Lib senator warns 11/12/2014

Ahead of the imminent signing of a free trade deal with Australia's biggest trading partner, due to take place at this weekend's G20 Summit, senior Liberal senator Bill Heffernan ...

Govt accuses Labor of "mixed messages" on energy policy 11/10/2014

The Federal Government has wasted no time slamming the Opposition for perceived contradictions on energy policy, with Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane labelling recent comments ...

Future energy demand 'can't be met without fossil fuels' 11/5/2014

PM Tony Abbott has correctly put coal's place in true perspective by recently telling reporters it will remain the "foundation of the world's energy needs", the Minerals Council of ...

Tips for your sales team in a modern world 11/5/2014

The fundamentals of sales haven't changed: know your product, build rapport and keep filling your pipeline. However we live in a modern world with a whole bunch of new ways to improve ...

Manufacturing 'broadly stable' in October: Aust PMI 11/4/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by 2.9 points to 49.4 in October.

RET changes wouldn't wreak havoc on energy investors: govt 10/30/2014

The proposal to scale back the renewable energy target (RET) to a "real 20 per cent" – effectively seeing the RET reduced from 41,000 gigawatt hours to around 27,000 per year by 2020 ...

Warning issued for Aust-China FTA 10/27/2014

Industry has urged the federal government to only proceed with an Australia-China FTA after thorough and genuine consideration has been given to the impact it will have on the local ...

Aust firms 'more optimistic' about next 12 months 10/13/2014

Australian businesses are confident about their prospects for growth with the majority predicting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months, according to research published ...

7 Great Ways to Motivate Your Team 10/13/2014

Your team is your most valuable business asset. Keeping them engaged, motivated and satisfied should be your highest priority as a manager. Here are 7 great ways I get the most from ...

New CSIRO head will guide organisation through tough times: govt 10/9/2014

There was an air of optimism following the CSIRO's announcement entrepreneur Dr Larry Marshall had been appointed as its new chief executive, with Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane ...

Australian manufacturing: are we ready for the information age? 10/8/2014

Australia needs to play to its strengths and transition from traditional manufacturing into new areas of competitive advantage, a white paper from the CSIRO has suggested.

Roundtable to take lead on Aust carbon capture effort 10/2/2014

An industry-led Leadership Roundtable will be established for the development of low emissions technologies for fossil fuels, the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) announced on ...

Manufacturing shows "renewed vigour" among SME gains 9/29/2014

Australia's SME sector is consolidating the gains of the last 12 months, with one of the highest revenue performances in the last three years and those experiencing revenue declines ...

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