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Rudd Ministry is balance of fresh faces and old hands 12/7/2007

"The new Rudd Ministry is a strong team with depth and talent and a balance between fresh faces and old hands," Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Heather Ridout has said.

Biodiesel can reduce greenhouse emissions :CSIRO 12/4/2007

A CSIRO report confirms that using pure biodiesel or blending biodiesel with standard fuel could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector.

5 fast food employers charged for illegally employing children 12/4/2007

A further five employers from the fast food industry have faced the Perth Industrial Magistrate's Court for allegedly breaching the Children in Employment laws contained in the ...

Nomination called for mine safety inspector in Pilbara region 11/23/2007

Western Australia, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, needs a new Karratha-based Employees Inspector of Mines to work as a safety professional.

Workplace proposals will increase workforce participation 11/22/2007

Proposals to provide access to grandparents leave, options to extend annual leave and entitlement to parental leave are all approaches which will help to improve workforce participation ...

Which markets matter most to Aussie exporters? 11/19/2007

When it comes to trade most of the news is ‘big picture’. We hear about the Doha round in the World Trade Organization (WTO), and this year we heard a lot about APEC as Sydney hosted ...

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. ...

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.

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New laws aim to lower injury toll in WA construction sector 10/30/2007

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

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 ...

Aust aims to blitz China with exports to boost food industry 10/23/2007

A huge blitz to raise the profile of Australia’s food and beverages in China by Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency, will be boosted by representation at ...

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 ...

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.

Aust tastes to inspire palates at world largest food trade fair 10/12/2007

A record number of 53 Australian food and beverage exhibitors will display their wares at Anuga 2007 in Germany (13-17 October), the world’s largest food and beverage trade fair.

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 ...

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 ...

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