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Business advisory group to assist workplace relations system 2/25/2008

"I am very pleased to serve on the Business Advisory Group announced by the Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, to assist in shaping the new workplace relations system," Australian ...

Dockers and diggers in Africa: New frontier for Western business 2/21/2008

At a mining conference in South Africa recently, I met an unusual participant. He as a sports executive rather than a mining magnate and he was meeting the most important people in ...

New national employment standards need careful thought 2/20/2008

“The draft ten National Employment Standards released recently for public comment needs careful consideration and road-testing the legislation is the right move,” Ai Group Chief ...

Trans-Tasman targets falls prevention in construction campaign 2/13/2008

Workplace safety and health authorities across Australia and New Zealand are joining forces in February and March to target the prevention of falls in the construction industry.

Business expresses its support for Treasurer Michael Cost 2/12/2008

NSW’s largest business organisation NSW Business Chamber has expressed its support for NSW Treasurer Michael Costa in his bid to privatise NSW electricity.

Aust PMI: Cautious start to year already for manufacturers 2/7/2008

Global market turbulence contributed to a cautious start to the year for manufacturers with the leading market indicator for manufacturing activity, the Australian Industry Group - ...

Can we leverage Aust brand to boost trade and investment? 1/30/2008

"Its official – “You can’t get more Aussie than Bondi” said Peter Garrett, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, as Bondi Beach was added to the National Heritage ...

Moderate year forecast as manufacturers tighten belts in 08 1/25/2008

An Australian Industry Group survey of manufacturers has forecast a moderate year for the sector in 2008 characterised by belt tightening and global uncertainty.

UltraBattery test sets new standards for Hybrid electric vehicles 1/18/2008

The odometer of a low emission hybrid electric test vehicle has reached 100,000 miles as the car circled a track in the UK using the power of an advanced CSIRO battery system.

'Bollyline' will not derail the Aust and India trade relationship 1/17/2008

In the lead-up to January 26th, I would normally be writing about Australia Day. Source: Tim Harcourt.

Flex in the city commonsense way to tackle traffic congestion 1/15/2008

NSW’s largest employer organisation, NSW Business Chamber, said that Melbourne’s plan to trial flexible starting and finishing work hours could be adapted for Sydney and help combat ...

Weaker exports fail to dampen growth in Aust manufacturing 1/10/2008

Manufacturing growth picked up solidly in December with the Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) rising ...

As good as it gets, or will US market forces get the nod in 08 12/20/2007

In looking at the global economy in 2008, there is both good news and bad news to report. Source: Tim Harcourt.

Austrade's chief economist outlines keys to economic prosperity 12/19/2007

Tim Harcourt, Austrade’s Chief Economist, recently outlined why Australia is well positioned to compete globally going forward, how economic reform has assisted in elevating Australia ...

Ai supports deeper private sector involvement in NSW electricity 12/18/2007

“The Australian Industry Group strongly supports Premier Morris Iemma’s announcement of a deepening of private sector involvement in the NSW electricity sector and congratulates the ...

Charging lead acid batteries 12/17/2007

There are three main categories of rechargeable batteries:

New energy powers for industry to safeguard consumers 12/11/2007

Laws providing better security of Western Australia’s energy supplies and stricter enforcement of safety standards have been passed by State Parliament.

NSW Opposition OH&S bill is reminder of need for reforms 12/10/2007

The decision of the NSW Opposition to introduce into the NSW Parliament an OH&S Bill that mirrors the John Della Bosca Bill released by the Government in 2006 is a reminder that NSW ...

Rudd Ministry is balance of fresh faces and old hands 12/7/2007

"The new Rudd Ministry is a strong team with depth and talent and a balance between fresh faces and old hands," Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Heather Ridout has said.

Workplace proposals will increase workforce participation 11/22/2007

Proposals to provide access to grandparents leave, options to extend annual leave and entitlement to parental leave are all approaches which will help to improve workforce participation ...

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