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Aust PCI: Residential construction growing, engineering slowed in June 7/8/2015

The national construction industry contracted at a steeper rate in June, with the Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index ...

Offshore petroleum resources developed for continued LNG investment 7/8/2015

The Commonwealth-Western Australia (WA) Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority has granted the renewal of five Commonwealth retention leases which are earmarked for the proposed Browse ...

Ai Group argues manufacturers risk losing out on FTA benefits 7/5/2015

According to Australian Industry Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, the overall aim of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) should always be to provide a net benefit to Australian companies, ...

IBISWorld reveals the industries set to fly and fall in 2015-16 7/1/2015

As Australian companies enter the new financial year, business information analysts at IBISWorld reveal the industries set to flourish and those set to flounder over the next 12 ...

6 things a great business leader does every day 7/1/2015

If the road to success came with accurate directions Forbes Rich List would be gridlocked. Quite simply, there is no tried and true 'Do this, do that, then do that' formula for ...

Why your factory floor needs an industrial scrubber and sweeper 6/25/2015

When it comes to cleaning factory floors, there's the 'old school' and the 'new school.' The old school are traditionalists who swear by mops, buckets and brooms.

NSW Budget to improve infrastructure, productivity & competitiveness 6/24/2015

The NSW Budget is a credible plan for building the state's productive capacity and laying the foundations for stronger economic growth in the longer term, according to Australian ...

Advanced manufacturing tax competitiveness key to commercialising R&D 6/18/2015

A more competitive corporate tax rate would enable Australia to attract valuable investment in advanced manufacturing and in turn convert its world leading R&D into fully-fledged ...

5 Ways Supporting Your Community is Also Good for Business 6/17/2015

Ever heard of 'The Giving Pledge'? It's a charitable challenge laid down by two of the world's richest men, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.

Informal team building exercises that can make a difference 6/11/2015

Okay, so you booked everyone into a fabulous resort for two days of team building exercises and the only thing that really built was the bar tab.

Major FWC annual leave case - employers and employees 'will benefit' 6/11/2015

The Australian Industry Group has been successful in convincing a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission to allow cashing-out of annual leave for award-covered employees, and to give ...

Outsourced manufacturing - when is it time to employ external help? 6/9/2015

Most manufacturers outsource some element of their production line, be it raw materials, inventory management, assembly or distribution.

How to attract the best candidates for a role in your business 6/1/2015

The best candidates for your business might not be who you think. They might not be the most qualified or the most experienced. They might not be the charismatic crowd pleaser or ...

Australia drops down world competitiveness ranking 5/31/2015

IMD business school has announced its annual world competitiveness ranking. Ranking 61 economies in 2015, the IMD World Competitiveness Center looked at several aspects of each ...

Why passionate leaders get better results 5/27/2015

"Passion is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality.

$254 million investment in high value manufacturing 5/25/2015

The Commonwealth Government has announced the projects to gain funding under its $50 million Manufacturing Transition Programme.

Manufacturing contraction eases in April: Australian PMI 5/1/2015

Activity across the Australian manufacturing sector contracted for a fifth consecutive month in April, although the pace of contraction eased, with the Australian Industry Group ...

Toyota Australia innovation 'drives' new opportunities 4/29/2015

Federal Industry and Science Minister Ian Macfarlane has congratulated Toyota Australia's workforce and management for the innovation and expertise it has invested in the updated ...

Industry at centre of new training development arrangements 4/22/2015

The Assistant Minister for Education and Training, Senator Simon Birmingham, has announced new arrangements for training product development at the Australian Industry Group in ...

'Country to company' missions key to Australian SME growth 4/16/2015

Australian businesses would benefit enormously if Government trade and investment strategies focused more on "country to company" facilitation, the Chairman of the Australian Advanced ...

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