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'Not time to panic' over volatile unemployment numbers 2/12/2015

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) January Labour Force numbers have seen a decline in full time jobs and an increase in part time jobs that was to be expected, according to ...

Less red tape for local firms with Intellectual Property law reform 2/11/2015

An Act which simplifies aspects of Australia's Intellectual Property system will mean Australian businesses have less red tape to deal with when protecting their hard-won intellectual ...

Plastic cribbing sets benchmarks for weight-bearing consistency 2/11/2015

A new generation of recycled plastic cribbing system tested consistent with internationally recognised Australian Standards is being introduced throughout the Asia-Pacific.

Your Essential Product Importing Checklist 2/9/2015

If you're about to embark on an importing venture for the first time, it's not as easy as buying some goods and sticking them on a boat. Successful importers are meticulous importers. ...

Why work safety advocates need to stop playing it safe 2/5/2015

Would a cricketer go into bat without a helmet, pads, gloves and box? So why do so many of our workers go to work around dangerous machines and hazardous chemicals without proper ...

Lower Aussie dollar boosts manufacturing sector in Jan 2/4/2015

There were broadly stable conditions across the manufacturing sector in January with the Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index increasing by 2.1 points to 49.0.

7 Recycling Tips for Manufacturing Facilities 2/4/2015

Recycling might seem like a great way for your entire workforce to dither about depositing bits of glass, plastic, paper and metal in bins instead of actually working, but it's simply ...

Online access to Construction Code 'will save builders hundreds' 2/2/2015

The release of the National Construction Code (NCC) free online will help construction companies save hundreds on annual costs.

Crane engineer fined more than $15,000 for mine site accident 2/2/2015

The designer of a collapsed crane which damaged a building at a WA mine site in 2013 has been fined over $15,000 by a court in WA.

5-min exercises 'could' be key to worker happiness 1/29/2015

A group of academics have devised a series short five-minute exercises they hope will make workers happier on the job.

India-Aust trade push 'another win' for bilateralism 1/22/2015

Australia's trade mission to India under Andrew Robb last week provided a much-needed impetus to conclude an Australia-India free trade agreement in 2015 – another APAC victory for ...

Why you need a Job Description for each employee 1/21/2015

It is not uncommon for employees to see their Job Description during the interview and initiation, yet never set eyes upon it again. However, this is a wasted opportunity that could ...

Industries set to fall in 2015 1/12/2015

As Australian companies enter the new year, there are a few industries for which 2015 may well turn out to be annus horribilis.

Industries set to fly in 2015 1/12/2015

As Australian companies enter the new year, business information analysts reveal the industries expected to soar.

Well-connected workers 'able to adapt' to negative change 1/8/2015

Contrary to popular belief, some workers can adapt well to pressures caused by changes in the workplace, new research has suggested.

Manufacturing slips back into contraction 1/8/2015

An indication of another contraction in conditions across the manufacturing sector, the Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) fell by 3.2 points to ...

Anti-dumping reforms establish 'level playing field' for Aust firms 12/17/2014

The federal government is strengthening Australia's anti-dumping system with a range of reforms to ensure Australian industry is in the strongest position to compete on a level ...

Shaky Budget at mercy of commodity price windfall: MYEFO 12/16/2014

A third term of Coalition government would bring the Budget back to surplus, figures from the federal government's Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) released on Monday ...

Korea-Aust FTA 'early Christmas gift' for local firms 12/15/2014

Australian businesses can now take full advantage of opportunities with the nation's fourth largest trading partner, with the Korea–Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) entering ...

World's first international compliance standard published 12/11/2014

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published on 5 December the world's first international standard for compliance management, ISO 19600 Compliance Management ...

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