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WorkCover reforms good for both employees and business
"The WorkCover premium cuts and reforms announced by Premier Morris Iemma will deliver a welcome reduction in business costs in NSW," Australian Industry Group NSW Director Mark ...
Govt launches new clean technologies fund for business
Investment in clean technologies, such as renewable energy and water purification will be significantly increased with the Cleantech Australia Fund opening for business.
Business looks for much more than a "steady as she goes"
"Regardless of which party forms Government following the election on 24 November, a steady-as-she-goes approach will not be enough for Australia to meet effectively the formidable ...
New law aims to lower injury toll in the construction industry
Over the past 20 years, on average three Western Australian construction workers have died each year in work-related incidents.
New system offers super fast set-ups
Reduced machine set-up times is just one of the benefits offered by Zero Point Mounting Systems, a quick change technology that is now attracting interest from Australian machine ...
Biolubricants: A smooth way to a cleaner environment
The environment and our impact upon it is high on the social, political and global agendas, with businesses and the general population receiving a wake up call from scientists on ...
Business welcomes govt's new decision to cut green tape
Business has welcomed the Federal Government's plan to increase mandatory renewable energy targets to 15 per cent by 2020 and consolidate state based schemes into a single national ...
Playing the long game:Aust exporters and the soaring dollar
The Australian dollar is now in the high 80 US cent territory a level not seen since the 1980s when Bob Hawke was Prime Minister and Warwick Capper was flying high with the Geoffrey ...
Growth in manufacturing activity continued to ease in Sept
Manufacturing activity eased again in September as employment fell and stock levels declined, with the Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of ...
Five-point tax proposal to improve the economy performance
"The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has proposed to the Government and Opposition a five point plan for tax reform to further improve the performance of the economy," Ai Group ...
Aust manufacturers face tough environmental challenges
A new study carried out by the Australian Industry Group has found that many Australian businesses are concerned about how they are going to cope with the growing demands to reduce ...
Aust mining prowess on show at top Latin American expo
Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency, has reinforced Australia’s mining status as a world leader with 36 leading Australian companies participating at ...
Premier has given strong leadership to a smart state:AIG
"Peter Beattie has been a smart Premier who has given strong leadership to a smart state," Australian Industry Group Chief Executive, Heather Ridout has said.
Aust exporters eye long-term business from APEC markets
Australian exporters anticipate increased business gains from trade with APEC member economies, according to new research from Austrade and DHL.
Reasons why APEC matters to Aust business community
Once a year, usually around in the second half, some very unusual photos appear in the world media.
New safety code has been launched to protect workers
Australia’s first safety code aimed to protect workers in the Public Sector has been launched by the Western Australian Government.
Aust govt provides more funding for manufacturing
John Howard: "I am pleased to announce that the Australian Government will provide $1.225 million over four years for the continuation of the Northern Advanced Manufacturing Industry ...
Aust manufacturing activity grows but the dollar slows sales
Manufacturing activity continued to grow in June, although the rate of growth eased slightly, with the Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of ...
Strong Aussie dollar is failing to deter exporters - Survey
Despite a rising Australian dollar and high fuel prices, Australian exporters remain confident about the future, especially those exporting to Europe with 65 per cent of those surveyed ...
Strong dollar hurts prospects for manufacturing exports
An important new study released by the Australian Industry Group highlights the strong contribution that Australian manufacturing makes to our export effort - a point that was made ...
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