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Securing the Future of Aust Manufacturing -Minister's speech 3/28/2008

Let me start by laying my cards on the table. Do I support manufacturing? You bet I do.

WorkSafe reminder about licences needed for high risk work 3/27/2008

WorkSafe has issued a reminder to workers engaged in high risk work that they need to obtain a licence to perform that work.

Aust Industry Group says stakes are high for Federal budget 3/25/2008

"Much is at stake in the success of the May Federal Budget for business, the economy and the community as a whole," Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Chief Executive Heather Ridout ...

Business welcomes government commitment to reform of GST 3/18/2008

NSW’S largest business group NSW Business Chamber has welcomed an increase in GST funding for NSW in 2008/09.

Govt has reviewed Australia's export policies and programs 3/11/2008

Simon Crean has announced a comprehensive review of Australia's export policies and programs.

New AI Group report reveals sobering outlook for GDP growth 3/5/2008

New research released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) estimates that Australia’s annual rate of growth over the next ten years is set to struggle to reach 3 percent.

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 ...

New repair technique could save lives of old steel rail bridges 2/22/2008

Over twenty years ago, a new technique was discovered that managed to increase the operational life of aircraft structures that had developed cracks as a result of normal in-flight ...

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.

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.

'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 ...

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.

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