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“Go Home On Time Day” represents 1950s mentality 11/30/2009

NSW’s largest business organisation, NSW Business Chamber, said attempts to regiment Australian workers back into a strict 9-5pm working day focused on hours worked rather than on ...

CPRS deal: Small business left exposed 11/30/2009

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Australia’s largest and most representative business organisation, has called on the Australian Government and Federal Opposition ...

The Great Escape – how AUS exporters thrived in the GFC 11/27/2009

This year – the year of the global financial crisis (GFC) – was meant to be the year of trade Armageddon.

WorkSafe campaign looks at safety of fish wholesalers 11/25/2009

WorkSafe has commenced an inspection campaign to look at safety standards in fish wholesaling workplaces.

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 ...

Three primary threats to fresh food safety 11/20/2009

A recent report from the Coca Cola Retail Research Council summarises extensive research on fresh food and fresh food safety in Asia.

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.

AIG survey: Skilling business in tough times 11/18/2009

Despite tough economic conditions, companies are working hard to retain and build their workforce, says AIG’s National CEO Survey.

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 ...

Innovations and trends in multi-rise construction 11/16/2009

Innovative practices and new technologies are making Australian concrete framed construction among the most cost effective and efficient multi-rise solutions in the world today.

Taking a step forward to zero emission communities 11/13/2009

A new CSIRO research centre to help transform Australian electricity networks and lower greenhouse gas emissions has been opened at the CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle, NSW.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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