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Rate rise is a big decision with big implications for industry 11/12/2007

"The decision by the Reserve Bank to lift official interest rates is a big decision, which has big implications for large sections of Australian industry and for domestic policy ...

RBA has big responsibility to fight inflation first :Business 11/9/2007

NSW’s largest business organisation, NSW Business Chamber, says it expects the Reserve Bank to fulfil its obligations to act independently and to ignore the current election campaign. ...

Weak export outcome for manufacturing due to high dollar 11/7/2007

Manufacturing activity picked up in October to record moderate growth while a soft export outcome signalled the negative impact of the high Australian dollar.

WA businesses reminded on cyclone contingency plans 11/6/2007

WA’s cyclone season has officially begun, and businesses throughout the north-west of the State have been reminded to ensure contingency plans are established and in operation.

NSW Business Chamber welcomes the ALP tax policy 11/1/2007

The NSW Business Chamber has welcomed the release of the ALP Tax Policy so that the business and wider community have the opportunity to compare the tax policies on their merits.

WorkCover reforms good for both employees and business 10/26/2007

"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 10/22/2007

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" 10/18/2007

"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 ...

Business welcomes govt's new decision to cut green tape 10/9/2007

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 10/5/2007

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 10/3/2007

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 10/2/2007

"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 ...

New safety code has been launched to protect workers 8/23/2007

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 8/17/2007

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 ...

Strong dollar hurts prospects for manufacturing exports 6/19/2007

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 ...

Nanotech theory provides thermoelectricity with new glow 5/16/2007

Gang Chen's research with nano-scale materials gave him a head start in the field of nanotechnology when it was still brand new.

Call for faster, smarter and much higher trade outcomes 3/21/2007

"The Australian Industry Group welcomes the approach to apprenticeships outlined recently the National Press Club by the Minister for Vocational and Further Education, Andrew Robb," ...

AIG pre-budget submission: ambitions for Aust prosperity 3/5/2007

The Australian Industry Group has released details of its submission to the Federal Government outlining a range of proposals to be included in the May Budget.

Aust businesses urged to become “insiders” within China 2/21/2007

One of the important factors for export success in China is to understand how the market works ‘on-the-ground’ according to newly appointed Country Manager of the Austrade network’s ...

10 simple goal-setting tips to make sure 2007 is your best year yet 2/1/2007

No.1: Reflect on the activities of 2006 and what, how and why you want to do some things better or differently in 2007. Revisit your business plan and see where the business is now ...

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