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New law aims to lower injury toll in the construction industry 10/16/2007

Over the past 20 years, on average three Western Australian construction workers have died each year in work-related incidents.

Biolubricants: A smooth way to a cleaner environment 10/11/2007

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 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 ...

Aust manufacturers face tough environmental challenges 9/27/2007

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 manufacturing industry activity eased during August 9/7/2007

Australia's manufacturing activity eased in August, as growth in consumer demand and new orders unwound from recent strong highs, with the Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers ...

WA transport company fined for driver fatigue offences 8/31/2007

A Bibra Lake transport company has been fined a total of $20,000 for failing to comply with WA’s laws on fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers.

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 ...

Intense import competition slows down growth in Aust 3/30/2007

Manufacturing growth slowed in the March quarter 2007 due to skill shortages and other capacity constraints and the impact of the high Australian dollar on exports and import ...

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.

Manufacturing forecast for 07, predicts slightly better yr 2/15/2007

A weakening in demand, coupled with the drought and other supply shortages, has contributed to slower growth in Australia's manufacturing industry in January, with The Australian ...

Industry calls for prescribed waste facility in after Nowingi decision 1/23/2007

Industry is calling on the State Government to ensure a prescribed waste facility is available in Victoria, following a recent announcement to abandon plans for the Nowingi prescribed ...

Manufacturing growth in October eases amid patchy demand 11/8/2006

Growth in Australia's manufacturing activity slowed in October, reflecting mixed domestic demand, marginally weaker export growth and intense import competition.

Change key to success in forest, paper & packaging industry 9/22/2006

Increasing cost pressures, supply chain efficiency, greater customer focus and improved long-term sustainability top the list of key concerns for CEOs in the forest, paper and ...

Manufacturing activity picks up, but remains mixed overall 9/15/2006

Australia's manufacturing sector grew moderately in August, underpinned by a lift in domestic demand and exports. Nevertheless, the overall performance was mixed, with input cost ...

Increasing pressure from China on Aussie manufacturers 8/28/2006

Australian manufacturers are experiencing increased competitive pressures in their dealings with China, while at the same time they now see China as the most important market in ...

200,000 jobs at risk if Govt keeps ignoring manufacturing 8/18/2006

A report from the National Institute of Economic and Industry Research has been launched at the AMWU National Conference, showing that the Australian manufacturing industry will lose ...

Move over China, Brazil challenges Aussie manufacturing 7/14/2006

While Australian manufacturers are eyeing China and India as their main competitors in the global market, they should also be keeping a watchful eye on South America, according to ...

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