Automation & Control Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Cautious approach needed on apprenticeship quotas: ACCI 6/9/2016

Labor is right to seek ways to reverse the slide in apprenticeship numbers but its proposal for quotas on government-funded infrastructure projects needs to be considered with caution, ...

Supporting innovative businesses to drive jobs and growth 6/9/2016

Innovation is critical to Australia's economic transition and forms an important part of our national economic plan.

Annual wage review places pressure on business: ACCI 6/2/2016

The Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase minimum and award wages by 2.4 per cent means a heavier burden for employers operating in an economy in transition, the Australian ...

6 Great Apps for Industrial Businesses 6/2/2016

It's the digital age, an age where there are countless ways to use our digits anywhere and everywhere to access anything and everything through a mobile phone.

The Role of Mental Health in Workplace Safety 6/1/2016

When it comes to workplace safety, physical safety is usually on the agenda.

Four fast facts about wage growth: ACCI 5/26/2016

New data shows that wages continue to grow more slowly than they have in the past, but the headline result does not tell the full story, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry ...

How to match people to productivity 5/19/2016

Your star salesperson has been consistently topping thier budgets and receiving fantastic bonuses for two years. Now your sales manager has decided to fly the coup.

Tax changes will help grow Australian scale in manufacturing: AAMC 5/19/2016

The recent announcement regarding change to the small business tax rate and the change in the eligibility threshold from $2 million turnover to $10 million has been applauded by ...

Auto workers welcome Labor's commitment to jobs in manufacturing: AMWU 5/19/2016

The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has welcomed Labor’s plan to assist regions affected by the end of vehicle building in Australia.

Can Australian manufacturing compete globally? 5/12/2016

According to those in the know the answer is yes.

Business calls for parties to improve Australia’s competitiveness 5/12/2016

The priority for parties in this federal election must be to get Australia back into the top ten most globally competitive countries over the next ten years, the Australian Chamber ...

Govt budget fails to deliver for manufacturing workers: AMWU 5/5/2016

The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) has slammed the Turnbull Government after it failed to deliver for manufacturing workers and young people desperately seeking secure ...

How to build great Quality Control (QC) into your organisation 4/21/2016

Quality: it's one of those overused words we apply to everything – homes, food, fabrics, cars, relationships; you name it, in some way we try to attach quality to it.

Manufacturing confidence surges due to strong performance 3/24/2016

Australia's manufacturers have started the new year with a surge of confidence after a sharp jump in the March quarter across a range of measures of performance in the Australian ...

How to buy the right Human Machine Interface (HMI) hardware 12/2/2015

If you're in the market for an HMI, there are about 250 different brands currently listed on Google so you're not short of options.

Innovative entrepreneurs set to drive Australia's economy 11/26/2015

A report released on 25 November 2015 by the Australian Government highlights the key role innovative entrepreneurship needs to play in transforming the nation's economy.

What are the manufacturing jobs of the future? 11/18/2015

In an earlier article we discussed whether your next manufacturing employee should be a robot.

Anti-dumping reforms to help Australian industry 11/5/2015

Reforms to Australia's anti-dumping system effective from 2 November 2015 will level the playing field for Australian manufacturers and producers.

Should your next employee be a robot? 10/28/2015

"Right, so the job is basically 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no breaks, no holidays, no perks, no salary, no super, and no rights. Happy? Great, you can start today!"

Why stepping outside your comfort zone is the key to growth 10/8/2015

Well, you could start by asking one of the most successful businesspeople in the world today, Richard Branson. He believes that far too many businesses aren't prepared to take ...

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