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Apprentice and trainee trade commencements on the rise 3/22/2018

The latest release of national apprentice and trainee data shows an increase in trade commencements for the September 2017 quarter, up 4.2% to 15 200 when compared with the September ...

ACTU minimum wage claim would be job-destroying 3/21/2018

"The ACTU's job-destroying minimum wage claim of $50 per week has obviously been plucked out of the air, rather than being the result of a rigorous analysis of economic conditions". ...

Manufacturing continues positive start to 2018: Australian PMI 3/7/2018

The Australian PMI® fell 1.2 points to 57.5 in February, indicating further expansion but at a slightly slower pace than in January (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, ...

Registrations open for National Manufacturing Week 2018 2/27/2018

Registrations have now opened for National Manufacturing Week (NMW), Australia’s largest manufacturing showcase, which will be held from 9 to 11 May 2018 in Sydney.

Majority of young Australians engaged in education and training 2/22/2018

New figures released on February 5 reveal an estimated 83.2% of the 1.5 million Australians aged 15 to 19 years were enrolled in some form of education or training as at August 2016. ...

Australia's manufacturing industry: small is the new big 2/12/2018

The Australian manufacturing sector is over, right? The popular assumption is: No question! It’s a statement of fact. After all, its current contribution to Gross Domestic Product ...

New apprentices to benefit from intensive support 2/8/2018

Over 40,000 apprentices in industries undergoing structural change are set to benefit from intensive support in their first two years of training.

Manufacturing sees strong start to 2018: Australian PMI® 2/1/2018

The Australian PMI® increased by 2.5 points to 58.7 in January, indicating faster growth than at the end of 2017 (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with the distance ...

Jobs may be increasing but the real test is whether we get a pay rise 1/24/2018

The most consequential Australian data for last week were the recent labour force figures.

Manufacturing ends 2017 on a high: Australian PMI® 1/18/2018

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) ended 2017 on a high with a reading of 56.2 in December.

Manufacturing outlook remains positive 12/21/2017

The outlook for Australian manufacturing continues to be positive, the Australian Chamber-Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends shows.

Apprenticeship numbers continue to fall, system in crisis 12/14/2017

A further 4.7% decline in apprenticeship numbers confirms the system is in crisis, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said recently.

Energy crisis for Aussie businesses - rising costs must be addressed 11/30/2017

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes comments from Audrey Zibelman, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Energy Market Operator and Energy Security Board ...

Carbon fibre breakthrough for Australian industry 11/16/2017

CSIRO scientists have produced Australia's first entirely home-grown carbon fibre, paving the way for Australian industry to mass-produce the next generation materials, used in ...

Flexible arrangements working well for businesses: ACCI 11/9/2017

Business owners are granting 90% of requests for flexible working hours, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said recently.

Manufacturing enters second year of growth: Australian PMI® 11/2/2017

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) fell 3.1 points to 51.1 in October, recording its 13th consecutive month of growth.

Guide to choosing the right conveyor system 11/2/2017

Conveyors are an essential component of materials handling but often the last to be considered when it comes to process planning.

New report defines advanced manufacturing in Australia: AMGC 10/26/2017

A report commissioned by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has found that the Australian manufacturing industry is larger and more dynamic than currently estimated.

Supporting women in STEM and entrepreneurship 10/12/2017

Businesses, not-for-profits, education and research organisations are encouraged to apply for grants to inspire more girls and women to pursue careers in science, technology, ...

Closure of Toyota and Holden in Australia 10/5/2017