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NSW Business Chamber has concerns on Union Right of Entry 1/21/2009

The Federal Government’s Fair Work Bill has wide reaching implications for New South Wales’ employers and careful consideration must be given to the final shape of the legislation ...

Further decline in construction as new business contracts 1/19/2009

The construction industry registered a further marked decline in December with the Australian Industry Group – Housing Industry Association Performance of Construction Index (Australian ...

Strong immigration program essential in tough economic times 12/19/2008

"The announcement by the Minister for Immigration, Senator Chris Evans, that the Government would maintain existing permanent skilled migration levels recognises the important ...

Stoddard partners with SkillsTech Australia to sharpen edge 12/12/2008

SkillsTech Australia, a lead trades and technician training TAFE Institute, recently presented twenty Stoddart Manufacturing employees with Certificates in Competitive Manufacturing ...

Fair Work Bill said to be by and large a workable compromise 11/26/2008

“The Fair Work Bill introduced into Parliament is by and large a workable compromise being the outcome of extensive and testing negotiations over many months. The Government had to ...

Australian export awards finalists winning on the world stage 11/14/2008

Minister for Trade, Simon Crean, has announced the 84 enterprises that have been selected as finalists in the 2008 Australian Export Awards, which recognise outstanding achievements ...

Obamaomics: What does it all mean for Aust exporters? 11/13/2008

Hope is a much underrated emotion in economics. I saw a demonstration of this on election day in the United States. Let me explain. Source: Tim Harcourt.

New pocket booklet aims to help guide logistics managers 11/12/2008

Project cargo specialists, Project Professionals Group, has produced a Pocket Booklet designed to be an essential business tool for logistics professionals.

Green building: Creating healthier environments for everybody 10/27/2008

Green building practices do more than reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy costs and waste.

Peak business group calls for better infrastructure spending 10/24/2008

NSW’s leading business group, the NSW Business Chamber, has released its submission to Infrastructure Australia on the development of a National Infrastructure Priority List.

Better and faster broadband is vital to boost competitiveness 10/22/2008

An Australian Industry Group / Deloitte CEO Survey has highlighted the critical importance of lifting the performance of Australia’s broadband network.

Economy security package is timely, targeted and temporary 10/17/2008

“The Government’s $10.4 Billion Economic Security package provides timely insurance for the local economy against the risks from the global crisis and equally timely support against ...

One percent rate cut should provide good boost for business 10/16/2008

The Reserve Bank’s decision to cut official interest rates by a full percentage point is great news for NSW business owners and will provide a much needed confidence boost for ...

Will exporters be able to ride out the current economic storm? 10/15/2008

What a roller coaster ride it has been in the past week or so. The events are so unprecedented that they have now entered the realms of psychology rather than economics.

New program for prefabricated building manufacturing industry 10/13/2008

WorkSafe is currently undertaking an inspection program in the prefabricated building manufacturing industry with a view to reducing injuries and disease in the sector.

AIG welcomes the detail in the new workplace relations policy 10/2/2008

“Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has provided important new details on the Government’s workplace relations agenda. While a number of the measures will be welcomed by industry, ...

Price complexity and dangers of the looming margin crunch 10/2/2008

In the current economic climate, companies face some of the most complex business environments for many years.

Government weights and management system goes global 9/29/2008

Historic legislation introduced into Federal Parliament today will establish the legal framework for a single system of weights and measures for Australia replacing the current ...

WorkSafe issues a reminder on high risk work place licences 9/22/2008

WorkSafe has issued a reminder that some workers engaged in high risk work have only a few weeks in which to obtain a licence to perform that work.

Decisive action needed by govt to protect small business - AIG 9/16/2008

“The Federal Government needs to take decisive action to preserve the small business redundancy pay exemption following a statement by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission ...

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