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Reminder on need for RCDs with hand-held electrical tools  3/13/2007
Reminder on need for RCDs with hand-held electrical tools
WorkSafe has issued a reminder to workplaces that residual current devices (RCDs) need to be fitted to electrical circuits wherever hand-held electrical tools are to be used.
Truss congratulates Aust business on £2 bln agreement  3/13/2007
Truss congratulates Aust business on £2 bln agreement
Australian Government Minister for Trade, Warren Truss, congratulated WA-based Global Renewables and Sydney partner Bovis Lend Lease on securing one of the largest and most significant ...
AIG pre-budget submission: ambitions for Aust prosperity  3/5/2007
AIG pre-budget submission: ambitions for Aust prosperity
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.
New yardstick has been designed to measure GI claims inside food  1/31/2007
New yardstick has been designed to measure GI claims inside food
In a world first, a new Australian Standard designed to measure the glycemic index (GI) of foods, released recently, will play an important role in ensuring nutrition and health ...
Large Organisations revise IT spending forecasts to 2.8% Growth  1/11/2007
Large Organisations revise IT spending forecasts to 2.8% Growth
Organisations with more than $1 billion in revenue have reforecast their IT spending increase for 2007 to 2.8 percent, according to a new Gartner Consulting Worldwide IT Benchmark ...
Domestic sugar levy has been abolished to boost manufacturing  1/9/2007
Domestic sugar levy has been abolished to boost manufacturing
The domestic sugar levy, which was originally introduced on 1 January 2003 to partly fund the Sugar Industry Reform Programme, has been abolished.
Taming problems of ever increasing business information overload  12/28/2006
Taming problems of ever increasing business information overload
Information demand for businesses today is growing to overwhelming proportions – both in responding to requests for information, and in managing their own existing information stores. ...
Business releases report card on NSW Government performance  12/19/2006
Business releases report card on NSW Government performance
NSW’s largest business organisation Australian Business Limited (incorporating the State Chamber of Commerce) has released a Report Card on the economic performance of the Iemma ...
Responsible business practices in action over the festive break  12/8/2006
Responsible business practices in action over the festive break
The next few weeks will be extremely busy for most businesses in the lead up to Christmas, according to Australian Business Limited.
Positive progress made on how to handle anti-dumping system  12/6/2006
Positive progress made on how to handle anti-dumping system
"The Government’s release of the outcome of its administrative review of Australia’s Anti-Dumping System shows that real progress is being made to address some of the issues concerning ...
Plant sterols and formulated beverages have now been approved  11/24/2006
Plant sterols and formulated beverages have now been approved
Two new food standards are now law. The first standard will allow Australians and New Zealanders to have access to a range of foods enriched with plant sterols. The second standard ...
Australia-Japan Free Trade Agreement study into final stages  11/22/2006
Australia-Japan Free Trade Agreement study into final stages
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Mark Vaile, has welcomed the successful conclusion of the fifth and final meeting of the Australia-Japan Joint Study Group which has ...
Mining by-products could help WA manage its acid-saline drainage  11/21/2006
Mining by-products could help WA manage its acid-saline drainage
By-products from the processing of iron ore and alumina could play a key role in solving Western Australia’s acid-saline drainage problem.
‘Air shower’ set to cut water use by 30 per cent  11/10/2006
‘Air shower’ set to cut water use by 30 per cent
As Australians become increasingly alert to the importance of using water wisely in the home, CSIRO researchers have found a way to use a third less water when you shower – by adding ...
Walking on air? A guide to crossing skylights and asbestos roofs  11/6/2006
Walking on air? A guide to crossing skylights and asbestos roofs
Accessing a roof safely and in compliance with the law is rarely as simple as strapping on a harness, particularly when the roof is made from asbestos or has skylights. Height safety ...
Code of Practice on Working Hours proves to be successful so far  11/3/2006
Code of Practice on Working Hours proves to be successful so far
WA’s Code of Practice on Working Hours –launched in July – is generating widespread discussion across the State.
Fair pay commission wage rise carries some substantial risks  10/31/2006
Fair pay commission wage rise carries some substantial risks
"As cautioned in Ai Group's submission to the Fair Pay Commission, the bigger the wage increase - the bigger the risks. Today's decision very much errs on the high side of expectations ...
New inspection programme introduced for abbattoirs  10/27/2006
New inspection programme introduced for abbattoirs
Concerns about the number of injuries in abattoirs have prompted WorkSafe to launch an inspection program in the industry.
Counterfeit power points could turn out to be dangerous killers  10/9/2006
Counterfeit power points could turn out to be dangerous killers
Standards Australia has warned licensed electricians and electrical wholesalers to be constantly vigilant when importing electrical goods.
New national licensing standard for people in high risk work  10/6/2006
New national licensing standard for people in high risk work
A new national standard for licensing persons performing high risk work will take effect next year.
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