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ASH FOR CASH - A LARGE NEW RESOURCE ?
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.
New AI Group report reveals sobering outlook for GDP growth
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
"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
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
“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
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.
Business expresses its support for Treasurer Michael Cost
NSW’s largest business organisation NSW Business Chamber has expressed its support for NSW Treasurer Michael Costa in his bid to privatise NSW electricity.
Aust PMI: Cautious start to year already for manufacturers
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
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?
"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
An Australian Industry Group survey of manufacturers has forecast a moderate year for the sector in 2008 characterised by belt tightening and global uncertainty.
UltraBattery test sets new standards for Hybrid electric vehicles
The odometer of a low emission hybrid electric test vehicle has reached 100,000 miles as the car circled a track in the UK using the power of an advanced CSIRO battery system.
'Bollyline' will not derail the Aust and India trade relationship
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
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
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
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
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 ...
Ai supports deeper private sector involvement in NSW electricity
“The Australian Industry Group strongly supports Premier Morris Iemma’s announcement of a deepening of private sector involvement in the NSW electricity sector and congratulates the ...
New energy powers for industry to safeguard consumers
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
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 ...
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