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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 ...
Joint submission 'strongly supports' construction productivity bill
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) have made a detailed joint submission to a Senate inquiry, strongly supporting the Building ...
Tax tips for Australian businesses
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a new campaign to help Australian businesses meet their tax obligations.
Repeal to reduce motor vehicle red tape
The Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Jamie Briggs, has approved a comprehensive review of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 in the hopes of reducing ...
Boost to immigration levels could solve skills shortages
The Australian Industry Group has proposed an increase in Australia's immigration intake from 190,000 this year to 220,000 for 2014-15 financial year with an emphasis on skilled ...
How safety signs can help you comply with workplace safety laws
Recent Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation demands that business owners and management are now responsible for identifying all risks and hazards in the workplace.
Slow end to sluggish year for manufacturing: Australian PMI
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) ended 2013 where it was for most of the year - in negative territory.
New steel manufacturing hub to galvanise innovation in sector
Forecasts of the Australian steel manufacturing's future are being met head-on with a new research hub that aims to inject innovation into the sector.
3.6 million Australians 'exposed' to workplace carcinogens
Australian researchers have found that a staggering 40 per cent of workers are exposed to cancer-causing agents in their current jobs, with men at higher risk than women.
Securing Australia's manufacturing future
Australia has a strong manufacturing history and will have a strong manufacturing future, according to Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane and the Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
Reaching its limits: can the global economy keep growing?
In 1972 a group of scientists, known collectively as the Club of Rome, constructed a detailed mathematical model to test whether population growth and economic development could ...
Report highlights need for oil, gas industry skills development
The challenge of training enough workers to service the $200 billion worth of major gas projects currently under construction in Australia has been highlighted in a recent report.
Mining in 2014: is the boom really over?
It's been one of the most often posed questions in industry circles in 2013, with industry, government, media, analysts and lobbyists failing to reach consensus – is Australia's ...
Flying the flag: Australia 10th in World's Most Valuable Nation Brands
Australia has moved up to tenth position in the Nation Brand 2013 Study by leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, with its Brand Value growing to US$1.257 billion.
Non-residential building sector to 'see growth' over next decade
The release of November 2013 ACIF Forecasts shows that while the drivers of investment in non-residential vary from one asset class or category to another, overall there will be some ...
Engineering construction spending 'hard to exceed': ACIF report
The Australian Construction Industry Forum's (ACIF) latest Forecasts reports reflect a series of turning points in the construction industry across Australia, within the different ...
Christmas shoppers encouraged to celebrate local products, produce
The Australian Made Campaign is urging shoppers seeking out local products and produce this Christmas to look for the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo.
Keeping ahead of the weather to save energy
University of Adelaide engineering research is promising significant reductions in the energy use of commercial buildings by modelling and predicting temperature changes within a ...
Australian Construction Achievement Award announces project finalists
The Australian Constructors Association together with Engineers Australia has announced six project finalists to compete for the Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA).
Aust's electricity consumption fallen 'significantly'
An unprecedented 4.5 per cent fall in electricity consumption nationwide has contributed to Australia's emissions total remaining constant for several years, according to an expert ...
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