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Carbon tax 'finally axed' 7/17/2014

Following weeks of ambivalence, negotiation, and a marathon debate lasting more than 50 hours, Tony Abbott's carbon tax repeal bill finally reached its parliamentary frontier when ...

Business groups welcome Carbon Tax Repeal 7/17/2014

Three of Australia's leading groups representing businesses in critical sectors of the economy have welcomed the repeal of the carbon tax as the first step in moving towards an ...

New data underscores 'economic significance' of logistics sector 7/17/2014

A one per cent increase in productivity in the logistics sector will increase Australia's GDP by $2 billion – that's the attention-grabbing statistic to emerge from a new report ...

2nd Mt Barker Freeway Interchange works to commence soon 7/16/2014

The Australian and South Australian governments are getting on with building the infrastructure for the 21st century, releasing design plans for the Bald Hills Road Interchange on ...

Work-related deaths 'lowest number in 11 years' 7/16/2014

Australian workplaces have recorded the lowest number of fatalities in 11 years, according to data released earlier this week (15 July) in the report "Work-related Traumatic Fatalities". ...

Australian transport needs productivity roadmap 7/15/2014

The business of transport is a complicated one, and there are a host of factors that will influence the efficiency of Australia's logistics networks into the future.

Road safety: an accident waiting to happen? 7/15/2014

Earlier this month 150 truck drivers and their families held an advance memorial for 330 people they say will die in truck-related crashes on the country's highways this year, a ...

PUP's failure to keep carbon tax promise 'will disappoint public' 7/14/2014

Clive Palmer and his PUP senators will have much to explain to voters if it does play its part in scrapping the carbon tax this week, Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has said. ...

PUP's protest vote on carbon tax 'delays the inevitable' 7/10/2014

A bid by the Abbott government to repeal the carbon tax earlier than originally planned has been stonewalled by Clive Palmer and his Palmer United Party senators, following their ...

'Critical' design considerations for WestConnex 7/10/2014

Innovative tunnel designs and world class motorway management systems are the key to ensuring WestConnex is safe and delivers value to Sydney motorists, according to a new report by ...

NSW Budget emphasises 'importance of logistics' 7/9/2014

The NSW Budget has emphasised the importance of logistics and the efficient movement of freight according to the Australian Logistics Council.

Detail of Aust-Japan free trade agreement 'critical': industry 7/9/2014

The effects of the historic free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan should be seen by business and industry alike before the end of the year, Federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb said.

Annual heavy vehicle crashes decline: report 7/7/2014

Annual deaths from crashes involving a heavy vehicle have decreased by nearly a third in the last decade.

Aust must guard against "BANANA" syndrome: Abbott 7/7/2014

Paul Keating once spoke of Australia becoming a banana republic back in 1986. Now the humble fruit has become the topic of conversation again with Tony Abbott telling a conference ...

Final stage of Pacific Hwy upgrade approved 7/4/2014

The Pacific Highway upgrade recently reached a major milestone with the NSW government announcing that planning approval had been given for the final section of the highway to be ...

New dangerous goods code aligns Australia with overseas 7/3/2014

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the latest version of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, providing an updated technical resource designed to keep the transport ...

1 year on: Sydney Trains adds $33 million station refresh 7/2/2014

Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian has announced a $33 million expansion of the Station Refresh program, adding another 28 of the busiest hubs across the network, one year ...

Industries to rise and fall in the next financial year 7/2/2014

As Australian companies ring in the new financial year, business information analysts at IBISWorld reveal the industries set to sink and soar.

'New era' for Australian industry and small business 7/2/2014

A new era for industry development in Australia has begun, focusing on new investment, jobs growth, and new opportunities for Australian entrepreneurs, according to the Federal ...

Australian PMI: Manufacturing contracts slightly in June 7/2/2014

The latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) remained in contractionary territory in June, down slightly by 0.3 points to 48.9 ...

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