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Wake up call – The chain of responsibility 11/23/2009

The trucking industry of Australia (led by the Australian Trucking Association and its member organisations), seeks to engage the support of all participants in the supply chain to ...

Human emissions rise 2% despite GFC 11/19/2009

Despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2 per cent in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 tonnes of carbon ...

NT: Green issues and sustainable living not a priority 11/18/2009

The environment and its close association with energy and water conservation are becoming increasingly important to Australians, but not the Northern Territory.

Chemistry societies join environment sustainability efforts 11/18/2009

Two of the world’s largest chemical societies have pledged to work cooperatively to contribute to global efforts aimed at developing sustainable energy, providing abundant food and ...

Proposals on National Water Initiative pricing principles 11/17/2009

The Australian Government, in collaboration with state and territory governments, is seeking comments on the National Water Initiative (NWI) pricing principles and the consultation ...

Talk climate AND money - not climate vs money: WWF 11/16/2009

Leaders gathering in Singapore for the APEC summit must commit to strong and ambitious climate actions if they want to achieve sustainable growth for their region and help their ...

Emerging markets: Mixed results as world trade recovers 11/13/2009

This month's issue of the Export Finance & Insurance Corporation (EFIC) newsletter, World Risk Developments, looks at a series of both positive and negative developments for investors ...

Stevedoring information booklets formally launched 11/12/2009

Chair of Safe Work Australia, Mr Tom Phillips AM, has announced the release of three guidance publications for the stevedoring industry – Working Safely on the Waterfront, Working ...

Highlighting AUS water management skills to the US 11/12/2009

A water delegation of prominent officials from the United States and Mexico has been assembled by the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), to showcase Australian expertise in ...

Good managers form the key to better business 11/12/2009

An international survey of Australian manufacturing companies confirms that good managers are the key to successful businesses and highlights where Australian managers need to improve. ...

$20.6 million in climate ready grants to support 324 jobs 11/11/2009

The Climate Ready Program offers matching grants from $50,000 to $5 million to support research and development, proof-of-concept and early-stage commercialisation activities to ...

Benefitting from innovative IP service opportunities 11/10/2009

Darwin-based innovators now have access to a secure intellectual property (IP) lodgement service thanks to a new initiative by Federal Government agency IP Australia and Australia ...

Updated reforms to the Franchising Code of Conduct 11/9/2009

The Government will enhance the investigative powers of the ACCC by amending the Trade Practices Act to allow the ACCC to conduct random audits under the Franchising Code and other ...

Workplace controls to prevent nanomaterial exposure 11/6/2009

Chair of the Safe Work Australia Council, Mr Tom Phillips AM, has announced the release of two research reports on engineered nanomaterials.

Standards Australia’s new business model refined 11/5/2009

Following recent, extensive stakeholder consultation, a revised approach to Standards Australia’s way of operating has been developed in conjunction with, and supported by, the ...

Incentive travel sector benefit with Dreamtime 2009 11/5/2009

Tourism Australia has kicked-off Dreamtime 2009, its Australian incentive travel showcase designed to keep Australia’s sellers on the radar of influential buyers from around the ...

Safety warning for workers in purging gas installations 11/4/2009

WorkCover NSW has issued a reminder to operators who work with gas supply lines and gas installations to use adequate safety precautions.

Being green can be easy and cheap: business expert 11/3/2009

“You can make money by greening your bottom-line,” an internationally respected de-carbonisation and sustainability expert told Australian businesses last week.

Fighting to entice skilled workforce during downturn 11/3/2009

The Australian Industry Group/Deloitte CEO survey, Skilling Business in Tough Times, has highlighted the strong pressures on employment and training during the downturn and the ...

New report released on state of the NSW finances in 2008-09 11/2/2009

NSW Business Chamber has welcomed the release of the Report on State Finances saying it represented a better than expected outcome for NSW following the global financial crisis.

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