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ASH FOR CASH - A LARGE NEW RESOURCE ? 3/11/2008

It is time Australia stopped treating flyash from coal-fired power generation as a waste - and started to regard it as a valuable resource with many end-uses.

Aust and China have signed a formal clean coal agreement 3/11/2008

In an important step towards a greener global future, Australia and China have igned a formal international agreement for clean coal research in Beijing.

New AI Group report reveals sobering outlook for GDP growth 3/5/2008

New research released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) estimates that Australia’s annual rate of growth over the next ten years is set to struggle to reach 3 percent.

Business advisory group to assist workplace relations system 2/25/2008

"I am very pleased to serve on the Business Advisory Group announced by the Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, to assist in shaping the new workplace relations system," Australian ...

Dockers and diggers in Africa: New frontier for Western business 2/21/2008

At a mining conference in South Africa recently, I met an unusual participant. He as a sports executive rather than a mining magnate and he was meeting the most important people in ...

New national employment standards need careful thought 2/20/2008

“The draft ten National Employment Standards released recently for public comment needs careful consideration and road-testing the legislation is the right move,” Ai Group Chief ...

Trans-Tasman targets falls prevention in construction campaign 2/13/2008

Workplace safety and health authorities across Australia and New Zealand are joining forces in February and March to target the prevention of falls in the construction industry.

Scientists using groundwater to locate gold and other riches 2/8/2008

Also known as hydrogeochemical exploration, groundwater sampling to locate promising areas of mineralisation is a cost-effective new technique able to detect metals such as gold, ...

Aust PMI: Cautious start to year already for manufacturers 2/7/2008

Global market turbulence contributed to a cautious start to the year for manufacturers with the leading market indicator for manufacturing activity, the Australian Industry Group - ...

Out of Africa and back to discover fresh economic journey 2/5/2008

Africa was once a no-go zone in terms of trade and investment. Source: Tim Harcourt, Austrade.

Can we leverage Aust brand to boost trade and investment? 1/30/2008

"Its official – “You can’t get more Aussie than Bondi” said Peter Garrett, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, as Bondi Beach was added to the National Heritage ...

Moderate year forecast as manufacturers tighten belts in 08 1/25/2008

An Australian Industry Group survey of manufacturers has forecast a moderate year for the sector in 2008 characterised by belt tightening and global uncertainty.

'Bollyline' will not derail the Aust and India trade relationship 1/17/2008

In the lead-up to January 26th, I would normally be writing about Australia Day. Source: Tim Harcourt.

Flex in the city commonsense way to tackle traffic congestion 1/15/2008

NSW’s largest employer organisation, NSW Business Chamber, said that Melbourne’s plan to trial flexible starting and finishing work hours could be adapted for Sydney and help combat ...

Weaker exports fail to dampen growth in Aust manufacturing 1/10/2008

Manufacturing growth picked up solidly in December with the Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) rising ...

As good as it gets, or will US market forces get the nod in 08 12/20/2007

In looking at the global economy in 2008, there is both good news and bad news to report. Source: Tim Harcourt.

Austrade's chief economist outlines keys to economic prosperity 12/19/2007

Tim Harcourt, Austrade’s Chief Economist, recently outlined why Australia is well positioned to compete globally going forward, how economic reform has assisted in elevating Australia ...

New energy powers for industry to safeguard consumers 12/11/2007

Laws providing better security of Western Australia’s energy supplies and stricter enforcement of safety standards have been passed by State Parliament.

NSW Opposition OH&S bill is reminder of need for reforms 12/10/2007

The decision of the NSW Opposition to introduce into the NSW Parliament an OH&S Bill that mirrors the John Della Bosca Bill released by the Government in 2006 is a reminder that NSW ...

Rudd Ministry is balance of fresh faces and old hands 12/7/2007

"The new Rudd Ministry is a strong team with depth and talent and a balance between fresh faces and old hands," Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Heather Ridout has said.

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