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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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 mining prowess on show at top Latin American expo 9/21/2007

Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency, has reinforced Australia’s mining status as a world leader with 36 leading Australian companies participating at ...

Premier has given strong leadership to a smart state:AIG 9/18/2007

"Peter Beattie has been a smart Premier who has given strong leadership to a smart state," Australian Industry Group Chief Executive, Heather Ridout has said.

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 ...

The pulp mill: a view from a professional forest scientist 8/31/2007

Dr Beadle is a professional forest scientist based in Hobart with 35 years' experience. Between 1997 and 2005 he was Manager of the Sustainable Management Programme in the Cooperative ...

Science expert awarded for designing healthier, tastier food 8/13/2007

Internationally acclaimed food and material science expert Professor Peter Lillford has been awarded a Visiting Fellowship with the Food Futures Flagship to design healthier and ...

$400 mln commitment to low emissions coal technologies 7/27/2007

NSW coal producers will voluntarily make up to $400 million available over the next decade to support important clean coal technology demonstration projects in NSW.

Leading experts talk on future of alternative transport fuels 7/24/2007

World leading experts in alternative transport fuels technology met recently in Canberra to discuss recent advances and the future outlook of the industry.

Huge things in pipeline for future nanotechnology in Aust 7/18/2007

Australia's nanotechnology is expecting further growth with the establishment of a $21.5 million (US$17.8 million) National Nanotechnology Strategy, announced by Prime Minister John ...

AI Group supports govt's new climate report for industry 6/28/2007

Ai Group has supported the Federal Government's proposed emissions trading scheme, saying it is a sensible option that will provide certainty for industry.

Huge things are planned for future nanotech in Australia 6/26/2007

Australia's nanotechnology is expecting further growth with the establishment of a $21.5 million (US$17.8 million) National Nanotechnology Strategy, announced by Prime Minister John ...

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