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Rate rise is a big decision with big implications for industry
"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
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
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
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
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
"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 ...
Govt launches new clean technologies fund for business
Investment in clean technologies, such as renewable energy and water purification will be significantly increased with the Cleantech Australia Fund opening for business.
Business looks for much more than a "steady as she goes"
"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 ...
New law aims to lower injury toll in the construction industry
Over the past 20 years, on average three Western Australian construction workers have died each year in work-related incidents.
Business welcomes govt's new decision to cut green tape
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
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
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
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
"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
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 mining prowess on show at top Latin American expo
Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency, has reinforced Australia’s mining status as a world leader with 36 leading Australian companies participating at ...
Premier has given strong leadership to a smart state:AIG
"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.
The pulp mill: a view from a professional forest scientist
Dr Beadle is a professional forest scientist based in Hobart with 35 years' experience. Between 1997 and 2005 he was Manager of the Sustainable Management Programme in the Cooperative ...
Russians coming to APEC bringing valuable trade ideas
The phrase ‘the Russians are coming’ was often used in the Cold War days as a fearful warning to all and sundry in the west.
New safety code has been launched to protect workers
Australia’s first safety code aimed to protect workers in the Public Sector has been launched by the Western Australian Government.
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