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ACCC grants interim authorisation for coal producers 3/27/2014

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has granted interim authorisation for Rio Tinto, Peabody and Pacific National (the applicants) to coordinate transportation of coal ...

CEO red tape report: major headway requires further efforts 3/27/2014

The extent of the red tape burden facing Australian business is highlighted in a new Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) CEO survey.

Red tape repeal will 'lighten the load' on business 3/21/2014

"The Australian Industry Group strongly welcomes the initiatives the government is taking to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses and other organisations," Australian Industry ...

Pumped hydro can meet NSW's power demands: engineers 3/18/2014

Water engineers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) are urging the NSW government to consider pumped hydro storage as a way of storing renewable energy to meet the state's ...

'Great potential' for shale gas development in Queensland 3/14/2014

There remains enormous potential to safely explore and develop Queensland's shale gas resources, to create jobs and attract another wave of economic investment, the Australian ...

Missed the 28 February quarterly BAS deadline? The ATO can help 3/5/2014

Most businesses lodge and pay on time with over 1.3 million BAS lodgements received by the due date for the last quarter.

Qantas fallout: a round-up of industry opinion 3/5/2014

The federal government's announcement of its intention to amend the Qantas Sale Act to potentially allow increased foreign investment in the airline is one of the hottest topics in ...

Manufacturing contraction eases in February: Australian PMI 3/5/2014

Improvements in production levels and new orders contributed to an easing in the rate of contraction in the latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing ...

Planning for timely, accurate BAS lodgement 2/27/2014

"With the next quarterly BAS due on 28 February, Australian businesses need to plan for timely and accurate lodgement, even if there is nothing to report or the business may not be ...

What our readers have to say about Australia's future industries 2/24/2014

While the Australian government expressed disappointment last week over Alcoa's decision to close its Point Henry Smelter and two rolling mills, IndustrySearch readers have weighed ...

Government leads focus on industries for the future 2/19/2014

The Australian government shares the disappointment of the Geelong community following Alcoa's decision to close its Point Henry Smelter and two rolling mills, according to Minister ...

Workplace injuries bleeding economy 2/18/2014

Australian businesses could save themselves and the economy up to $30 billion a year if they acted sooner to help injured workers get back in the workforce, according to a recent ...

Researchers powering toward 'extreme' batteries 2/18/2014

Chemical engineers at Curtin University have discovered a way to make rechargeable batteries – such as those found in laptops – with extreme capacity, potentially powering electrical ...

Over $25 million lost to dating and romance scams in 2013 2/14/2014

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning those looking online for love not to fall for a scammer.

Workplace drugs and alcohol – is your policy up to scratch? 2/13/2014

Drug and alcohol policies like environmental charters are becoming popular documents in many Australian businesses. They show the company is a good corporate citizen that cares for ...

Solar thermal power a 'cost-effective' way of powering a hungry grid 2/7/2014

A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia's power grid, saving ...

No manufacturing business 'immune' from economic challenges 2/7/2014

The CEO of one of Australia's most progressive manufacturing companies has urged SMEs in the industry not to rest on their laurels too early in the new government term.

Manufacturing slips, sub-sectors show 'positive signs': Australian PMI 2/3/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) contracted for a third consecutive month in January down slightly by 0.9 points to 46.7 ...

CEOs expect 'tentative improvement' amid further weak conditions 2/3/2014

The Australian Industry Group's (Ai Group) annual Business Prospects report released Monday (3 February) shows most CEOs expect conditions to remain weak in 2014 although modestly ...

Green goods trade agreement 'encourages sustainable investment' 1/29/2014

Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), Innes Willox, has welcomed the agreement reached at Davos by Australia, the US, the EU and 11 other WTO members to pursue ...

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