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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.

Govt responds to airline accident investigations report 3/21/2014

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss has announced the Australian government's response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs ...

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 ...

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 ...

Injured mine worker fired for complaining 2/18/2014

A father-of-three from Heathcote has been left devastated after he was sacked from his job at the Mandalay Resources' Costerfield mine just weeks after being injured at work.

Pay drops for safety managers as pressure to do more increases 2/18/2014

A recent safesearch survey on safety managers revealed that some of them have experienced significant drops in remuneration.

Australia's height safety report card: must try harder 2/17/2014

Twenty years ago Australian workplaces lost 54 workers a year to falls from height, by 2003 this number had more than halved to 24. However the latest figures from Safe Work Australia ...

Heavy Vehicle National Law to 'boost efficiency, productivity' 2/17/2014

The recently introduced Heavy Vehicle National Law regulating trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles across most of Australia will boost efficiency and productivity in the transport ...

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 ...

Putting food safety first 2/12/2014

Food safety is something we all take for granted and put our trust in manufacturers and the government to enforce 'paddock to plate' safety protocols.

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.

Drivers, builders at increased risk of cancer: study 2/6/2014

Perth researchers have completed a comprehensive study into Australian workers and their exposure to ultraviolet radiation — a known human carcinogen.

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