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Industries set to fly in 2015 1/12/2015

As Australian companies enter the new year, business information analysts reveal the industries expected to soar.

Well-connected workers 'able to adapt' to negative change 1/8/2015

Contrary to popular belief, some workers can adapt well to pressures caused by changes in the workplace, new research has suggested.

Manufacturing slips back into contraction 1/8/2015

An indication of another contraction in conditions across the manufacturing sector, the Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) fell by 3.2 points to ...

Anti-dumping reforms establish 'level playing field' for Aust firms 12/17/2014

The federal government is strengthening Australia's anti-dumping system with a range of reforms to ensure Australian industry is in the strongest position to compete on a level ...

Shaky Budget at mercy of commodity price windfall: MYEFO 12/16/2014

A third term of Coalition government would bring the Budget back to surplus, figures from the federal government's Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) released on Monday ...

Korea-Aust FTA 'early Christmas gift' for local firms 12/15/2014

Australian businesses can now take full advantage of opportunities with the nation's fourth largest trading partner, with the Korea–Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) entering ...

World's first international compliance standard published 12/11/2014

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published on 5 December the world's first international standard for compliance management, ISO 19600 Compliance Management ...

Automation invasion 'threatening' white collar society 12/10/2014

Automation threatens nearly half a million largely white collar jobs – including supermarket cashiers, secretaries, typists and bank tellers – new Department of Industry modelling ...

Smartphone sensor detects hazardous gases 12/10/2014

Researchers have devised a new sensor which can transmit information on hazardous chemicals or food spoilage to a smartphone.

GDP data reveals stark truth about Aust's economic growth 12/4/2014

Recent GDP data suggests the Australian economy is considerably weaker than many commentators and policy-makers have been willing to acknowledge.

New Year's Countdown: Top 8 Resolutions for Business Success 12/4/2014

We've ticked off another Financial Year and now we're fast counting down to a change of calendar. While the New Year and personal resolutions go hand in hand, could your business ...

Manufacturing 'edges ahead' in November: Aust PMI 12/1/2014

The Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by a marginal 0.7 points to 50.1 in November.

Which industries will benefit most from Aust-China FTA? 11/24/2014

Australia is a net exporter of both goods and services to China, and the FTA is expected to unlock billions in exports.

More 'fine detail' needed on FTA 11/19/2014

Concerns the signing of Australia's free trade deal with China could be opening us up to our largest trading partner have been dismissed by Trade Minister Andrew Robb.

Keeping Manufacturing Costs Down 11/19/2014

Global competition in the manufacturing sector creates pressure to keep production costs low and productivity high. This is a difficult balance, particularly when it comes to payroll ...

5 Hot Spots for Manufacturers in the Aust-China FTA 11/17/2014

The Australia-China FTA worth at least $18 billion is expected to be signed on Monday afternoon, however manufacturers still have "mixed feelings" about it, according to Ai Group CE ...

China FTA 'could spell disaster' without safeguards, Lib senator warns 11/12/2014

Ahead of the imminent signing of a free trade deal with Australia's biggest trading partner, due to take place at this weekend's G20 Summit, senior Liberal senator Bill Heffernan ...

Manufacturing 'broadly stable' in October: Aust PMI 11/4/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by 2.9 points to 49.4 in October.

Affordable autonomous vehicle available 'within a decade' 10/30/2014

Technology that will make an autonomous car affordable to the average-income person within a decade has been created by an international team of researchers.

Warning issued for Aust-China FTA 10/27/2014

Industry has urged the federal government to only proceed with an Australia-China FTA after thorough and genuine consideration has been given to the impact it will have on the local ...

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