Manufacturing & Industrial Equipment Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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NSW Business Chamber has concerns on Union Right of Entry 1/21/2009

The Federal Government’s Fair Work Bill has wide reaching implications for New South Wales’ employers and careful consideration must be given to the final shape of the legislation ...

Australian PMI®: Manufacturing activity ends year on weak note 1/6/2009

Manufacturing activity has ended the year on a weak note, falling for a seventh consecutive month. The Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of ...

Strong immigration program essential in tough economic times 12/19/2008

"The announcement by the Minister for Immigration, Senator Chris Evans, that the Government would maintain existing permanent skilled migration levels recognises the important ...

Stoddard partners with SkillsTech Australia to sharpen edge 12/12/2008

SkillsTech Australia, a lead trades and technician training TAFE Institute, recently presented twenty Stoddart Manufacturing employees with Certificates in Competitive Manufacturing ...

Industry leader warns against skills shortage in downturn 12/12/2008

Manufacturing industry leader Bill Stoddart has warned that reduced private sector investment in skills and training during the economic downturn could exacerbate the current skills ...

Aust PMI®: manufacturing activity shows a continued fall 12/2/2008

Manufacturing activity fell for a sixth consecutive month in November, with the Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index ...

Fair Work Bill said to be by and large a workable compromise 11/26/2008

“The Fair Work Bill introduced into Parliament is by and large a workable compromise being the outcome of extensive and testing negotiations over many months. The Government had to ...

Playing the market for natural resource management 11/24/2008

CSIRO economists are inviting people in Canberra, Sydney and southern NSW to join the Australian Knowledge Exchange (AKX) – an online prediction market, which aims to forecast water ...

WA embarks on new era of recycling and waste management 11/17/2008

Western Australia has entered a new era in recycling and waste management with the passage of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Bill through Parliament.

Australian export awards finalists winning on the world stage 11/14/2008

Minister for Trade, Simon Crean, has announced the 84 enterprises that have been selected as finalists in the 2008 Australian Export Awards, which recognise outstanding achievements ...

Obamaomics: What does it all mean for Aust exporters? 11/13/2008

Hope is a much underrated emotion in economics. I saw a demonstration of this on election day in the United States. Let me explain. Source: Tim Harcourt.

Austrade's advice to exporters: Japan is a market to watch 11/13/2008

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) will host briefings in Melbourne and Sydney in conjunction with Mallesons Stephen Jaques, entitled “An Insider’s View of Japan’s Economy”, ...

New pocket booklet aims to help guide logistics managers 11/12/2008

Project cargo specialists, Project Professionals Group, has produced a Pocket Booklet designed to be an essential business tool for logistics professionals.

Training funding boost good, but serious commitment needed 11/11/2008

The Government's announcement of a funding boost for training is positive, but must go further, the CFMEU has said.

Plastic injection molding process is set to meet industry needs 11/7/2008

Plastic injection molding is a process widely used to produce most plastic items. Manufacturers employ this process for making plastic parts from thermoplastic and thermosetting ...

Green building: Creating healthier environments for everybody 10/27/2008

Green building practices do more than reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy costs and waste.

Peak business group calls for better infrastructure spending 10/24/2008

NSW’s leading business group, the NSW Business Chamber, has released its submission to Infrastructure Australia on the development of a National Infrastructure Priority List.

Better and faster broadband is vital to boost competitiveness 10/22/2008

An Australian Industry Group / Deloitte CEO Survey has highlighted the critical importance of lifting the performance of Australia’s broadband network.

Economy security package is timely, targeted and temporary 10/17/2008

“The Government’s $10.4 Billion Economic Security package provides timely insurance for the local economy against the risks from the global crisis and equally timely support against ...

One percent rate cut should provide good boost for business 10/16/2008

The Reserve Bank’s decision to cut official interest rates by a full percentage point is great news for NSW business owners and will provide a much needed confidence boost for ...

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