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Growth in iron ore to contribute $600bn to economy over next decade
Australia's iron ore industry has capitalised on a decade of unprecedented volume and price growth to create a market position stronger after the commodities boom than it was before. ...
Master Builders: QLD state government budget needs to deliver
Master Builders wants the Queensland Government to support the building industry by keeping the $15,000 first home-owners grant, increasing infrastructure spending and revamping ...
Aust PCI: Residential construction growing, engineering slowed in June
The national construction industry contracted at a steeper rate in June, with the Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index ...
Offshore petroleum resources developed for continued LNG investment
The Commonwealth-Western Australia (WA) Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority has granted the renewal of five Commonwealth retention leases which are earmarked for the proposed Browse ...
Ai Group argues manufacturers risk losing out on FTA benefits
According to Australian Industry Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, the overall aim of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) should always be to provide a net benefit to Australian companies, ...
ACCC to champion agribusiness supply chain transparency
The Australian Government has acted on concerns raised by farmers about supply chain transparency during the consultation phase of the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper.
IBISWorld reveals the industries set to fly and fall in 2015-16
As Australian companies enter the new financial year, business information analysts at IBISWorld reveal the industries set to flourish and those set to flounder over the next 12 ...
6 things a great business leader does every day
If the road to success came with accurate directions Forbes Rich List would be gridlocked. Quite simply, there is no tried and true 'Do this, do that, then do that' formula for ...
Minimum wages to be increased by 2.5% from 1 July 2015
The Fair Work Ombudsman has reminded employers about an increase in the minimum wage from the 1st of July.
Expansion of Seasonal Worker Program a 'win-win'
The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has commended the Federal Government on its decision to expand and streamline the Seasonal Worker Program to better align with the seasonal ...
Major construction players welcome Infrastructure Victoria proposal
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA), which represents the country’s major construction contractors, has welcomed the initiative of the Victorian Government in introducing ...
Why your factory floor needs an industrial scrubber and sweeper
When it comes to cleaning factory floors, there's the 'old school' and the 'new school.' The old school are traditionalists who swear by mops, buckets and brooms.
How to buy the right forklift for your needs
They lift heavy things, they carry heavy things, and they put heavy things on high shelves. End of story, right? Far from it. Buying a forklift is like buying a suit; if it doesn't ...
3 Warehouse Applications for a Hydraulic Lift Table
Hydraulic lift platforms, also known as scissor lifts, come in about as many shapes and sizes as beetles.
NSW Budget to improve infrastructure, productivity & competitiveness
The NSW Budget is a credible plan for building the state's productive capacity and laying the foundations for stronger economic growth in the longer term, according to Australian ...
The Benefits of Embedded Software for Industrial Automation
I'll have a boot loader with kernels and a side order of systems-on chips, thanks. And go easy on the protocols. It's called embedded software and it's the fast fuel of the future ...
Advanced manufacturing tax competitiveness key to commercialising R&D
A more competitive corporate tax rate would enable Australia to attract valuable investment in advanced manufacturing and in turn convert its world leading R&D into fully-fledged ...
'Optimism, trepidation' as China-Australia FTA signed
"Ai Group welcomes the official signing today of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), and, importantly, the release of the final details of the agreement," Ai Group ...
Major FWC annual leave case - employers and employees 'will benefit'
The Australian Industry Group has been successful in convincing a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission to allow cashing-out of annual leave for award-covered employees, and to give ...
Informal team building exercises that can make a difference
Okay, so you booked everyone into a fabulous resort for two days of team building exercises and the only thing that really built was the bar tab.
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