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Workplace proposals will increase workforce participation 11/22/2007

Proposals to provide access to grandparents leave, options to extend annual leave and entitlement to parental leave are all approaches which will help to improve workforce participation ...

Which markets matter most to Aussie exporters? 11/19/2007

When it comes to trade most of the news is ‘big picture’. We hear about the Doha round in the World Trade Organization (WTO), and this year we heard a lot about APEC as Sydney hosted ...

Aust food,beverage industry welcomes Coalition trade policy 11/14/2007

The Australian food industry has welcomed the Coalition’s announcement that it would commit $45.5 million to programs and activities aimed at stimulating further export growth and ...

Rate rise is a big decision with big implications for industry 11/12/2007

"The decision by the Reserve Bank to lift official interest rates is a big decision, which has big implications for large sections of Australian industry and for domestic policy ...

RBA has big responsibility to fight inflation first :Business 11/9/2007

NSW’s largest business organisation, NSW Business Chamber, says it expects the Reserve Bank to fulfil its obligations to act independently and to ignore the current election campaign. ...

Weak export outcome for manufacturing due to high dollar 11/7/2007

Manufacturing activity picked up in October to record moderate growth while a soft export outcome signalled the negative impact of the high Australian dollar.

WA businesses reminded on cyclone contingency plans 11/6/2007

WA’s cyclone season has officially begun, and businesses throughout the north-west of the State have been reminded to ensure contingency plans are established and in operation.

NSW Business Chamber welcomes the ALP tax policy 11/1/2007

The NSW Business Chamber has welcomed the release of the ALP Tax Policy so that the business and wider community have the opportunity to compare the tax policies on their merits.

WorkCover reforms good for both employees and business 10/26/2007

"The WorkCover premium cuts and reforms announced by Premier Morris Iemma will deliver a welcome reduction in business costs in NSW," Australian Industry Group NSW Director Mark ...

Aust aims to blitz China with exports to boost food industry 10/23/2007

A huge blitz to raise the profile of Australia’s food and beverages in China by Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency, will be boosted by representation at ...

Business looks for much more than a "steady as she goes" 10/18/2007

"Regardless of which party forms Government following the election on 24 November, a steady-as-she-goes approach will not be enough for Australia to meet effectively the formidable ...

Aust tastes to inspire palates at world largest food trade fair 10/12/2007

A record number of 53 Australian food and beverage exhibitors will display their wares at Anuga 2007 in Germany (13-17 October), the world’s largest food and beverage trade fair.

Business welcomes govt's new decision to cut green tape 10/9/2007

Business has welcomed the Federal Government's plan to increase mandatory renewable energy targets to 15 per cent by 2020 and consolidate state based schemes into a single national ...

Playing the long game:Aust exporters and the soaring dollar 10/5/2007

The Australian dollar is now in the high 80 US cent territory a level not seen since the 1980s when Bob Hawke was Prime Minister and Warwick Capper was flying high with the Geoffrey ...

Thinking about leasing? - 10 things you need to know 10/5/2007

Thinking about leasing? - 10 things you need to know There is growing pressure for companies to consider renting rather than owning. Can delaying your project save it or sink ...

Growth in manufacturing activity continued to ease in Sept 10/3/2007

Manufacturing activity eased again in September as employment fell and stock levels declined, with the Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of ...

Five-point tax proposal to improve the economy performance 10/2/2007

"The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has proposed to the Government and Opposition a five point plan for tax reform to further improve the performance of the economy," Ai Group ...

Aust manufacturers face tough environmental challenges 9/27/2007

A new study carried out by the Australian Industry Group has found that many Australian businesses are concerned about how they are going to cope with the growing demands to reduce ...

Aust food industry is exposed in full to the world's spotlight 9/25/2007

Austrade recently brought over 250 buyers from around the world to Fine Food Australia, which got underway at Darling Harbour in an effort to boost export sales for around 800 ...

Premier has given strong leadership to a smart state:AIG 9/18/2007

"Peter Beattie has been a smart Premier who has given strong leadership to a smart state," Australian Industry Group Chief Executive, Heather Ridout has said.

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