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Gas market reform 'huge consequences' for manufacturing 7/21/2014

An alliance of six industry associations released on Sunday (20 July) the first comprehensive analysis of the impact of rapidly escalating gas prices on the Australian economy.

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 ...

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 ...

How to make Workers' Compensation work for you 7/14/2014

To an injured worker, the Workers' Compensation process can seem like a maze which has been intentionally made difficult.

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.

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.

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 ...

Addressing workplace mental health can 'significantly' improve ROI 6/19/2014

Safe Work Australia is encouraging Australian business leaders to give their workplaces a 'Heads Up' by becoming involved in an Australian first initiative to take action on mental ...

Future of manufacturing 'in peril' due to TAFE funding cuts 6/19/2014

The AMWU marked national TAFE Day this week by taking the fight for our apprentices' rights to quality training to the heart of the problem – Canberra.

National vehicle design standards aim to keep pace with technology 6/19/2014

Australian road users will see new road safety standards under the 8th amendment package of the Australian Vehicle Standards Rules (AVSRs).

Mass rally in Sydney for waterfront worker safety 6/18/2014

Hundreds of protesters are set to rally on Toll Group at ANZ Stadium to support waterfront safety following another tragic death for the industry.

Australian mining – how safe is it? 6/17/2014

Mining safety hit the headlines last month with the tragic deaths of 301 Turkish miners in the Soma mine disaster, and the subsequent charging of eight mine officials with manslaughter, ...

Working from home – a convenience or an intrusion? 6/16/2014

A new study has found jobs in which people have a formal agreement to work from home are generally seen as 'good jobs' by employees in Australia, but the picture is less clear for ...

Review your business systems, prepare for successful financial year 6/12/2014

As the End of Financial Year approaches, The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is encouraging businesses to review their existing systems and processes to prepare for a successful ...

Electric power 'key' to reducing miners' deadly DPM exposure 6/11/2014

Reducing diesel particulate matter (DPM) exposure to miners in underground coal mines will be a step closer to reality with the awarding of a research grant to engineers from Monash ...

Australian PMI: manufacturing remains in the red in May 6/2/2014

Manufacturing made slight progress but remained in negative territory in May, according to the latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian ...

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