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Qantas fallout: a round-up of industry opinion
The federal government's announcement of its intention to amend the Qantas Sale Act to potentially allow increased foreign investment in the airline is one of the hottest topics in ...
Manufacturing contraction eases in February: Australian PMI
Improvements in production levels and new orders contributed to an easing in the rate of contraction in the latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing ...
Supporting drought-affected farmers
Australian farmers suffering through the crippling drought will be able to access greater government assistance sooner as part of a $320 million comprehensive drought support package. ...
Cost effectiveness 'key' to emissions reduction
"Several constructive changes to the government's proposed Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) would improve its cost effectiveness," chief executive Innes Willox said in releasing ...
Planning for timely, accurate BAS lodgement
"With the next quarterly BAS due on 28 February, Australian businesses need to plan for timely and accurate lodgement, even if there is nothing to report or the business may not be ...
What our readers have to say about Australia's future industries
While the Australian government expressed disappointment last week over Alcoa's decision to close its Point Henry Smelter and two rolling mills, IndustrySearch readers have weighed ...
Government leads focus on industries for the future
The Australian government shares the disappointment of the Geelong community following Alcoa's decision to close its Point Henry Smelter and two rolling mills, according to Minister ...
Workplace injuries bleeding economy
Australian businesses could save themselves and the economy up to $30 billion a year if they acted sooner to help injured workers get back in the workforce, according to a recent ...
Australian chemicals and plastics 'underpinning' manufacturing future
"The Australian chemistry industry plays a critical role in not only safeguarding Australia's economic resilience, but also underpinning future opportunities for growth across the ...
Over $25 million lost to dating and romance scams in 2013
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning those looking online for love not to fall for a scammer.
Workplace drugs and alcohol – is your policy up to scratch?
Drug and alcohol policies like environmental charters are becoming popular documents in many Australian businesses. They show the company is a good corporate citizen that cares for ...
Solar thermal power a 'cost-effective' way of powering a hungry grid
A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia's power grid, saving ...
No manufacturing business 'immune' from economic challenges
The CEO of one of Australia's most progressive manufacturing companies has urged SMEs in the industry not to rest on their laurels too early in the new government term.
Manufacturing slips, sub-sectors show 'positive signs': Australian PMI
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) contracted for a third consecutive month in January down slightly by 0.9 points to 46.7 ...
ACCC re-authorises waste reduction scheme
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided to re-authorise AgStewardship Australia Limited on behalf of itself, its members, Agsafe Limited and current and future ...
CEOs expect 'tentative improvement' amid further weak conditions
The Australian Industry Group's (Ai Group) annual Business Prospects report released Monday (3 February) shows most CEOs expect conditions to remain weak in 2014 although modestly ...
Green goods trade agreement 'encourages sustainable investment'
Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), Innes Willox, has welcomed the agreement reached at Davos by Australia, the US, the EU and 11 other WTO members to pursue ...
Not paying tax a dangerous game for small businesses
The recent report that the ATO is chasing a back-log of $18 billion in debt, with small business tax payers accounting for more than 60 per cent of outstanding debt, should ring ...
Minerals industry supports national tyre product stewardship scheme
The Minerals Council of Australia has welcomed the recent launch of the National Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme by the Minister for the Environment, the Hon Greg Hunt MP.
Weather monitoring stations used to optimise feedlot productivity
Monitoring the weather in your intensive livestock operation with an Environdata weather station, can save you money, boost profits and increase productivity.
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