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Australian Chamber welcomes historic agreement on climate change 12/17/2015

The global agreement on climate change at the COP21 meeting in Paris was welcomed by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 14 December 2015 as a pragmatic and positive ...

How to keep your forklift drivers safe 12/16/2015

So you want me to drive a high powered vehicle that can turn on a ten cent piece, accelerate at high speed forwards and backwards while carrying tonnes of stock, and then stack said ...

Innovative entrepreneurs set to drive Australia's economy 11/26/2015

A report released on 25 November 2015 by the Australian Government highlights the key role innovative entrepreneurship needs to play in transforming the nation's economy.

What are the manufacturing jobs of the future? 11/18/2015

In an earlier article we discussed whether your next manufacturing employee should be a robot.

How the right adhesive can cut packaging costs 11/12/2015

Have you ever tried to get a children's toy out of its packaging?

Anti-dumping reforms to help Australian industry 11/5/2015

Reforms to Australia's anti-dumping system effective from 2 November 2015 will level the playing field for Australian manufacturers and producers.

Should your next employee be a robot? 10/28/2015

"Right, so the job is basically 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no breaks, no holidays, no perks, no salary, no super, and no rights. Happy? Great, you can start today!"

Why stepping outside your comfort zone is the key to growth 10/8/2015

Well, you could start by asking one of the most successful businesspeople in the world today, Richard Branson. He believes that far too many businesses aren't prepared to take ...

$15 million to support drought-stricken QLD farmers deal with pests 9/28/2015

The Australian and Queensland governments are inviting applications for pest control programs in drought affected areas as part of a joint $15 million commitment to tackle pest weeds ...

Why hiring the best person beats hiring the best resume 9/28/2015

"Well, they looked good on paper." If you've ever said that about a recruitment misjudgement you're far from alone. Resumes are designed to make candidates look good; they're ...

Federal court fines CFMEU $225000 for 'abusive and misleading' conduct 9/14/2015

The Federal Court has handed down a $272,500 fine to the CFMEU and two of its officials, one of whom told a project manager he was crocodile hunter Steve Irwin when asked to provide ...

China FTA: farming industry calls for less politics, more goal kicks 9/10/2015

According to Simon Talbot, Chief Executive Officer of the National Farmers' Federation, political point scoring on the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement is a distraction from ...

Building approvals slow in regional Queensland 9/9/2015

Regional building approvals released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics have revealed a slowdown in approvals across many regions of Queensland during July.

Developing a cheaper and super strong titanium product 9/9/2015

New ways of welding titanium could lead to cheaper and stronger materials for energy and transport infrastructure.

Infrastructure reforms may help restore productivity 9/7/2015

According to ACCC Chairman Rod Sims, the proposed Harper competition reforms can boost national prosperity and help turn the tables on many years of past poor infrastructure policies ...

Forum highlights safety issues in WA mines 9/7/2015

The Department of Mines and Petroleum's biannual inspectors forum brought together the entire Mines Safety Inspectorate to discuss the importance of continuing to improve safety in ...

Is Australia entering a construction trade shortage? 9/6/2015

There has been discussion about whether there are enough available apprentices that have undergone training to replace construction workers entering retirement, and to meet growing ...

Manufacturing company pays Sri Lankan visa-holders just $8 an hour 9/2/2015

A Sydney manufacturing company and one of its directors will face Court after allegedly paying a Sri Lankan couple as little as $8 an hour.

4 Creative Job Perks That Cost You Little and Gain a Lot 9/2/2015

The connotations of the word 'perk' seem to be as negative as they are positive these days. Yet there are genuine company perks that can make a big difference to staff morale, ...

Ai Group: VIC long service scheme may cost employers $4m per year 8/27/2015

In a major submission to the Inquiry into Portability of Long Service Leave Entitlements for Victorian Workers, the Australian Industry Group has demonstrated that a portable long ...

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