Survey of Australian Manufacturing- Manufacturing activity picks up in the December quarter
Growth in Australia's manufacturing activity picked up in the December quarter 2006, albeit from a low base.
Wednesday 20 December 2006
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New report identifies need for further action on freight transport infrastructure
A new study from Ai Group, Linking Australia with Global Supply Chains, has identified a need for a more coordinated and integrated approach to developing Australia's freight transport infrastructure across all government jurisdictions.
Monday 18 December 2006
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Appointment Of New Australian Industry Group Queensland Director
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Rodwell as the new Queensland Director of the Australian Industry Group, Ai Group Chief Executive Heather Ridout said.
Thursday 14 December 2006
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FTA with Japan provides real opportunity to broaden two-way trade
Ai Group Chief Executive Heather Ridout welcomed the joint announcement by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Australian Prime Minister John Howard to commence negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.
Wednesday 13 December 2006
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Prime Minister's Chief of Staff
Arthur Sinodinos has been a very fine Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister and he has set a whole new benchmark for the position, said Ai Group Chief Executive, Heather Ridout.
Friday 08 December 2006
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Government Responsive to Industry on Defence Policy
The release by the Defence Minister Brendan Nelson of the draft Defence & Industry Policy Review, is welcome and shows that the Minister has been responsive to the concerns of industry about the need for change, said Ai Group Chief Executive, Heather Ridout.
Friday 08 December 2006
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Australian PCI- Weak Investor and Consumer Sentiment Hits Construction
National construction activity declined for a second consecutive month in November 2006, with The Australian Industry Group - Housing Industry Association Performance of Construction Index™ (Australian PCI™) falling 1.6 points to 47.6 (readings below 50 indicate construction activity is generally declining).
Thursday 07 December 2006
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Australian PSI- Service Sector Activity Falters Again
Service sector activity weakened in November, as both consumers and businesses felt the effects of continuing interest rate increases, with the Australian PSI® falling 3.5 points to 48.5.
Tuesday 05 December 2006
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New Labour leadership team
Ai Group congratulates Kevin Rudd on his election as Leader of the Federal Labor Party and Julia Gillard on her election as Deputy Leader.
Monday 04 December 2006
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Australian PMI- Moderate Growth Continues as Exports Offset Cost Pressures
Manufacturing activity continued to expand moderately in November, the seasonally adjusted Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index® (Australian PMI®) increasing 2.5 points to 54.4 (with 50.0 separating expansion from contraction).
Friday 01 December 2006
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Progress made on Anti-Dumping
The Government’s release of the outcome of its administrative review of Australia’s Anti-Dumping System shows that real progress is being made to address some of the issues concerning Australia’s manufacturing industry.
Friday 24 November 2006
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Sugar tax removal a sweet outcome for Business
"The joint announcement today by the Treasurer and Minister McGauran that the sugar levy is to be abolished is widely welcomed by industry," said Ai Group Chief Executive Heather Ridout.
Thursday 23 November 2006
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Ai Group elects new National President
Trevor Carroll, Managing Director of Electrolux Home Products - Australia and New Zealand, has been elected as the new National President of the Australian Industry Group. The results of the election were announced at Ai Group's 133rd Annual General Meeting held in Brisbane this week.
Thursday 23 November 2006
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NSW plan: wide-ranging and ambitious - as far as it goes
The NSW Government's Plan 'A new direction for NSW', is wide-ranging and ambitious and will be well received by the community. The plan sets out a strategic direction and establishes the building blocks for future growth and ongoing improvements in the quality of life in the State.
Wednesday 15 November 2006
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Task Force on Emissions Trading
The Prime Minister's announcement of the establishment of a joint government business task force on emissions trading has the strong support of Australian industry.
Tuesday 14 November 2006
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High Court decision confirms new chapter for Australia's Workplace Relations System
"The decision by the High Court confirms the new chapter which opened for Australia's workplace relations system when the WorkChoices legislation came into operation in March. There is no going back." said Australian Industry Group Chief Executive, Mrs Heather Ridout.
Tuesday 14 November 2006
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WorkChoices amendments will reduce unnecessary compliance burden
Ai Group is pleased that the Government has addressed some important regulatory issues associated with the implementation of the WorkChoices package.
Monday 13 November 2006
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Australian PMI®: Manufacturing growth eases amid patchy demand
Growth in Australia's manufacturing activity slowed in October, reflecting mixed domestic demand, marginally weaker export growth and intense import competition. The Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index® (Australian PMI®) for October fell 1.6 points to 51.9.
Saturday 11 November 2006
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Rate rise a risky strategy
"The decision to lift interest rates today indicates that Australia has become a zero sum economy whereby the eastern states and industries such as manufacturing, agriculture and consumer sensitive sectors are penalised for the high growth in resource intensive states such as Western Australia." said Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Mrs Heather Ridout.
Wednesday 08 November 2006
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Growth predicted for Engineering and Commercial Construction, though at a slower pace
Australia's engineering and commercial construction sectors are expected to continue to build on the current high base of activity, though the pace of growth is predicted to ease.
Wednesday 08 November 2006
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Defence Industry Policy Review: building a stronger partnership
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Defence Council, in its submission to the Defence Industry Policy Review released today, has called on the Federal Government to build a stronger partnership between Defence and Australian industry to improve opportunities for investment in R&D, to address skills shortages and to boost exports, including by SMEs.
Wednesday 08 November 2006
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Australian PCI™: Construction activity declines in October - interest rate risks to the economy intensify
Activity in Australia's construction sector declined in October, following a modest improvement in the previous month, with The Australian Industry Group - Housing Industry Association Performance of Construction Index™ (Australian PCI™) falling 3.9 points to 49.2 (below the 50.0 points level separating expansion from contraction).
Tuesday 07 November 2006
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Australian PSI®: Growth in services sector activity remains soft
Growth in services sector activity remained soft in October, despite a lift from the previous month, with The Australian Industry Group - Commonwealth Bank Performance of Services Index (Australian PSI®) rising 4.3 points to 52.0.
Friday 03 November 2006
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Ai Group welcomes appointment of Nick Warner as new Defence Department Secretary
The Australian Industry Group and Ai Group Defence Council welcome Nick Warner to his new role as Secretary of the Department of Defence and looks forward to working with him at what is a critical time for the Australian Defence Forces (ADF).
Friday 03 November 2006
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Productivity Commission Report highlights benefits of innovation
Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Heather Ridout welcomed the findings of the Productivity Commission report into public support for science and innovation.
Thursday 02 November 2006
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Fair Pay Commission Wage rise carries substantial risks
"As cautioned in Ai Group's submission to the Fair Pay Commission, the bigger the wage increase - the bigger the risks. The decision very much errs on the high side of expectations and hence the risks are substantial," said Ai Group Chief Executive Heather Ridout.
Thursday 26 October 2006
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OHS Act Review: delay to reform immensely disappointing and discouraging
The decision by the NSW Government today to refer the Occupational Health and Safety Act for advice and review is immensely disappointing for business.
Monday 23 October 2006
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Queensland company rejects claims of abusing 457 Visas
The Australian Industry Group are assisting Dartbridge Engineering, a Brisbane based welding and pipe and steel fabrication company, in dealing with allegations that it has abused the 457 Visa program.
Tuesday 17 October 2006
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Queensland Industry prepared to meet Level 4 Water Restrictions
Queensland industry is prepared to meet the Queensland Water Commission’s Level 4 water restrictions, announced today, and welcomes the flexible approach it has taken to allow the restrictions to be implemented over time,” Ai Group Queensland Director Andrew Craig said today.
Friday 13 October 2006
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Skills For The Future: Good Public Policy
The Skills for the Future package released by Prime Minister John Howard today is necessary, comprehensive and well-targeted. Ai Group is confident it will be strongly embraced by industry and the wider community.
Thursday 12 October 2006
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QLD Water Commission shows common sense on urinal amendment
The Australian Industry Group has welcomed the Queensland Water Commission’s sensible decision to abandon its plan to switch off all inefficient non-residential urinals from October 30.
Wednesday 11 October 2006
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Australian PCI™: Construction activity lifts moderately in September
Australia's construction industry saw a return to moderate growth in September, following the previous month's deterioration in activity, induced by the rise in interest rates, with The Australian PCI™ increasing 7.5 points to 53.1.
Monday 09 October 2006
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Walking to Work is Good for Business
Most employers know that a happy, healthy workforce is one of the greatest assets they can have in running a successful business. As such, the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) is calling on all employers to take part, and to encourage their staff to take part, in national Walk to Work Day on Friday, 6 October 2006
Friday 06 October 2006
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Australian PSI®: Services sector activity weakens in September
Australia's services sector experienced a decline in activity in September, amidst weak demand for business services, with The Australian Industry Group - Commonwealth Bank Performance of Services Index (Australian PSI®) falling by 2.5 points to 47.7 (below the 50.0 level separating expansion from contraction).
Thursday 05 October 2006
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Australian PMI®: Moderate but mixed growth continues in September
Australia's manufacturing sector continued to grow moderately in September, with The Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index® (Australian PMI®) rising a further 1.4 points to 53.5.
Tuesday 03 October 2006
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More cuts in NSW Workers Compensation Premiums
The Leighton Group has topped the list of Australia’s 100 largest commercial construction companies for 2005-06, for the second year in a row. The eighth annual HIA-AI Group-Reed Construction Data Construction 100, launched today by the New South Wales Treasurer, the Honourable Michael Costa, shows that in a year when commercial construction increased by 13 per cent to nearly $57 billion, the Leighton Group won contracts worth over $2.2 billion.
Thursday 28 September 2006
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Leighton tops Construction List
The Leighton Group has topped the list of Australia’s 100 largest commercial construction companies for 2005-06, for the second year in a row. The eighth annual HIA-AI Group-Reed Construction Data Construction 100, launched today by the New South Wales Treasurer, the Honourable Michael Costa, shows that in a year when commercial construction increased by 13 per cent to nearly $57 billion, the Leighton Group won contracts worth over $2.2 billion.
Thursday 28 September 2006
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Australia's move down in the World Competitiveness Table highlights need for ongoing reform
Australia's move to 19th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness rankings highlights the need for continuous reforms aimed at lifting Australia's competitiveness.
In WEF's new comprehensive Global Competitiveness Index released today, Australia dropped from 18th to 19th out of 125 countries .
Thursday 28 September 2006
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A further cut to workers' comp premiums: the right thing for NSW employers
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) says the announcement today by the NSW Government of a further 5% cut in workers' compensation premiums is the right thing to do for business. This latest cut follows two previous reductions - of 10% in March this year and 5% in November 2005.
Thursday 28 September 2006
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Sensible decision to extend WorkChoices Record-Keeping Implementation Period
The Federal Government has made a sensible decision to extend the implementation period for the record-keeping requirements under the WorkChoices legislation
Friday 22 September 2006
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Quarterly Survey of Australian Manufacturing: Manufacturing activity mixed, with the outlook uncertain
There was a moderate improvement in Australia's manufacturing activity in the September quarter 2006 according to The Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Survey of Australian Manufacturing. Results across the sectors in the quarter were very mixed, however, and manufacturers remain cautious about the short-term outlook.
Tuesday 19 September 2006
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Government response encouraging in relation to broadening the approach to dealing with chronic skill shortages
The Prime Minister’s comments in support of the need to up-skill our existing workforce as a means of addressing skill shortages were very encouraging.
Monday 18 September 2006
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Ai Group New National Skills Fund Initiative
The Australian Industry Group has today called on the Federal Government to establish a new national Skills Fund to significantly boost our capacity to address chronic skill shortages in Australia. This new fund should focus on lifting the skill levels and capabilities of Australia's existing workforce. It would support a major enhancement in Australia's training effort and complement our investment in entry level training.
Monday 18 September 2006
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Australian PCI™: Higher interest rates hit construction
National construction activity deteriorated in August 2006 following moderate growth in previous months, according to the new measure of activity in the construction sector, The Australian Industry Group - Housing Industry Association Performance of Construction Index™ (Australian PCI™).
Wednesday 13 September 2006
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Australian PSI®: Services sector activity remains flat in August
A continued mixed performance in consumer-related services spending in August has resulted in another month of flat growth for the services sector.
Tuesday 05 September 2006
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Rationalisation of Wage Rates and Classifications - cautious approach warranted
The release of the Award Review Taskforce's Final Report on the Rationalisation of Wage and Classification Structures provides further weight to the argument that the Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC) needs to hasten slowly with its rationalisation responsibilities.
Monday 04 September 2006
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Australian PMI®: Manufacturing activity picks up, but remains mixed
Australia's manufacturing sector grew moderately in August, underpinned by a lift in domestic demand and exports.
Friday 01 September 2006
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ACTU Proposals - not a vision but a look through the rear view mirror
National construction activity deteriorated in August 2006 following moderate growth in previous months, according to the new measure of activity in the construction sector, The Australian Industry Group - Housing Industry Association Performance of Construction Index™ (Australian PCI™).
Sunday 13 August 2006
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Jobless re-location pilot a useful initiative
The establishment by the Federal Government of a pilot program to assist unemployed workers relocate to areas of high skill shortages promises to be a useful initiative to explore whether we can improve the mobility of labour in Australia.
Wednesday 30 August 2006
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WorkCover harmonisation move an important initiative
"The announcement by the New South Wales and Victorian Governments that they will start harmonising their WorkCover schemes is an important initiative and a good beginning," says Ai Group Chief Executive Heather Ridout.
Monday 28 August 2006
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Ai Group welcomes appointment of new Consul-General to Los Angeles
The Australian Industry Group welcomes the appointment of Innes Willox as Australia's new Consul-General to Los Angeles.
Thursday 24 August 2006
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Ai Group welcomes Government's commitment to TCF and auto industry tariff plans
Ai Group welcomed the statement yesterday by the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources, Ian Macfarlane, that existing Textile, Clothing and Footwear and auto industry tariff phase-down plans were “not negotiable” under FTA discussions with China.
Monday 21 August 2006
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Rejection of unions' allegations about comments by Heather Ridout
The report in a union newsletter of comments allegedly made by Ai Group Chief Executive, Heather Ridout at a recent Women, Management and Employee Relations Conference in Sydney, is a gross misrepresentation.
Monday 14 August 2006
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Queensland industry working to address water shortage
Queensland industry is actively working towards responsible water usage with a growing number of businesses seeking advice about water saving measures, the Australian Industry Group said.
Thursday 10 August 2006
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Australian PSI®: Growth in the services sector subdued in July
Queensland industry is actively working towards responsible water usage with a growing number of businesses seeking advice about water saving measures, the Australian Industry Group said.
Thursday 03 August 2006
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Magnitude of risk rises with each rate increase
"With every rate increase the magnitude of risk rises for Australian industry and households. When combined with earlier rate rises and higher fuel costs households have been hit with the equivalent of a 0.75% lift in mortgage rates this year."
Wednesday 02 August 2006
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Australian PMI®: Manufacturing activity stalls in July
The Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) fell 4.8 points to 49.7.
Tuesday 01 August 2006
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Ai Group makes fair and responsible wage recommendation to the Fair Pay Commission
The Australian Industry Group has recommended to the Australian Fair Pay Commission that it award a minimum wage increase of $14 per week.
Tuesday 01 August 2006
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China engagement - increasing competitive pressure on Australian manufacturers
Australian manufacturers are experiencing increased competitive pressures in their dealings with China, while at the same time now see China as the most important market in which to grow their business outside Australia, according to a major new study released by the Australian Industry Group.
Thursday 25 August 2005
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DOHA Lite would be a waste
The Australian Industry Group has warned against a weak outcome to the current Doha Round of World Trade Organisation negotiations.
Friday 30 June 2006
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Some superannuation funds are closing down
As a result of new regulatory requirements, some superannuation funds are closing down. If you have been paying superannuation contributions into a fund that has closed, you will need to switch payments to a new fund.
Thursday 29 June 2006
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National Day Of Protest: Employees Without Leave Should Go To Work
If employees have not been granted leave for tomorrow's national day of protest, then they should be at work.
Tuesday 27 June 2006
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NSW State Wage Case Decision extraordinary and unhelpful
Today's State Wage Case Decision of the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission is extraordinary, given the magnitude and timing of the increase awarded.
Monday 26 June 2006
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Quarterly Survey of Australian Manufacturing
Manufacturing production eased further in the June quarter 2006, as sales continued to decline and raw material costs rose sharply, according to The Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Survey of Australian Manufacturing.
Thursday 22 June 2006
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Independent Contractors Bill Deserves The Support Of All Political Parties
The Independent Contractors Bill introduced into Parliament today enhances protection for genuine independent contracting arrangements and deserves the support of all political parties.
Thursday 22 June 2006
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Queensland industrial relations inquiry is unnecessary
The Australian Industry Group strongly believes Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) inquiry into the impact of the WorkChoices reforms on the State’s workplaces is unnecessary.
Wednesday 21 June 2006
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Labor’s position on AWAs a retrograde step
The Federal Opposition’s pledge to abolish Australian Workplace Agreements is a retrograde step that is out of sync with the needs of contemporary workplaces.
Monday 12 June 2006
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Ai Group and ACA call for Cross City Tunnel contract to be honoured
The Australian Industry Group and The Australian Constructors Association today called on the NSW Government to resolve its dispute with Cross City Motorway in a manner which will preserve the faith of the industry and the community in private public partnerships for infrastructure development.
Monday 12 June 2006
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Making the Federation work better
The Australian Industry Group welcomes the Victorian Government and The Allen Consulting Group paper, Governments Working Together? Assessing specific purpose payment arrangements.
Friday 09 June 2006
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Queensland Budget releases some of the brakes on industry
The Australian Industry Group backs the Queensland Government’s decision to increase borrowings in the 2006/07 Budget to fund critically needed transport infrastructure projects around the state,” Ai Group Queensland Director Andrew Craig said.
Tuesday 06 June 2006
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NSW Government needs to deliver on business costs promise
In its Budget, released today, the NSW Government has made a solid though unspectacular start to addressing the excessive growth of expenditure over recent years. Unfortunately it has left little room to move on cutting the cost of doing business in the State.
Tuesday 06 June 2006
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Beattie must act in Budget to protect Queensland’s competitiveness
The Australian Industry Group is looking to Queensland Premier Peter Beattie to deliver a pro-business budget that will add to the state’s competitiveness.
Monday 05 June 2006
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Australian PSI®: Growth in services sector activity stalls in May
After recording strong increases in April, service sector activity stalled in May, according to The Australian Industry Group – Commonwealth Bank Performance of Services Index (Australian PSI®).
Monday 05 June 2006
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NSW needs a budget that delivers on promises
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), Australia's peak industry organisation, is calling on the New South Wales Government to provide strong measures that will set the state on a new growth path, in next Tuesday's Budget.
Friday 02 June 2006
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Australian PMI™: Manufacturing conditions remain difficult as input costs surge
Manufacturing conditions remained difficult in May, according to The Australian Industry Group-PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI™).
Thursday 01 June 2006
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Commissioner challenges industry to save water and reap the rewards
Victoria's Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability, Dr Ian McPhail has called on Australia's manufacturing industry to change now to save water and secure the future.
Wednesday 31 May 2006
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Victoria takes the lead on red tape reduction
The Victorian Government must be congratulated for its strong leadership in the area of regulatory reform announced in today's state budget.
Tuesday 30 May 2006
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Victorian Budget will provide confidence to industry
The Victorian Government’s 2006/07 Budget, unveiled today, will help to place industry on a solid footing to compete, with its welcome cuts to payroll tax and workers’ compensation premiums.
Tuesday 30 May 2006
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Victorian Budget must enhance State's competitiveness
The Victorian Government must seize the opportunity and use its 2006/07 Budget to cut workers' compensation premiums to enhance the State's business competitiveness, Australian Industry Group Victoria Director Timothy Piper said.
Sunday 28 May 2006
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Value of construction work predicted to reach record high
The value of work in Australia's non-residential building construction industry is heading towards a record high over the next two years, on the back of a buoyant resources sector, strong infrastructure investment and sustained economic growth.
Monday 22 May 2006
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Victoria moving in the right direction with transport plan
The Victorian Government is moving in the right direction with its transport plan, announced today,” Australian Industry Group Victoria Director Timothy Piper said.
Wednesday 17 May 2006
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The Prime Minister's landmark comments on manufacturing
The Prime Minister delivered comments on 5th May in relation to the Government's Ford Australia initiative which will be highly significant for Ai Group and its members.
Tuesday 09 May 2006
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Some Big Ideas and Positive Directions
The Budget will be good for business and makes important headway into some of the key issues facing Australia. It is a positive Budget that makes solid progress on the big domestic policy goals of participation, national saving and competitiveness.
Tuesday 09 May 2006
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A Budget for the long haul
Tomorrow the Government should deliver more than a budget, it should deliver a strategy. Today's prosperity won't last forever, and Australia needs a budget that will deliver longer term investment to build confidence in our future prospects and set out a strategy for the long haul.
Monday 08 May 2006
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Australia's Skills Challenge: companies rank skills as number one priority
A new study has found that more than eight in 10 Australian companies believe that building their skills base is the key to achieving international competitiveness as most continue to be frustrated by chronic skill shortages.
Saturday 06 May 2006
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Proposed reforms of the NSW OHS Act are welcome
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) welcomes the New South Wales Government's proposed amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, announced today.
Thursday 04 May 2006
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Strong focus on skilled migration essential
The Australian Industry Group welcomes the continuing emphasis in the Government's migration program on the need to attract more skilled migrants to Australia.
Monday 01 May 2006
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Australian PMI™: Manufacturing growth flat in April
Manufacturing activity remained subdued in April with production flat and employment remaining under pressure, according to The Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI™), which eased 1.6 points to 50.3.
Monday 01 May 2006
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Australian PSI®: Growth in services sector activity continues
Growth in the services sector recorded a pick-up in April, with The Australian Industry Group - Commonwealth Bank Performance of Services Index (Australian PSI®) rising 4.7 points to 56.3#.
Tuesday 03 May 2005
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A new era for Australia's building and construction industry
Three of Australia's largest building and construction industry groups have forged a new alliance under an historic agreement of co-operation.
Thursday 30 March 2006
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NSW premium cut means Victoria must follow suit
The New South Wales Government's decision, announced today, to reduce workers' compensation premiums by 10% places even greater pressure on Victoria to also cut WorkCover premiums in the upcoming State Budget, Australian Industry Group Victorian Director Timothy Piper said today.
Wednesday 29 March 2006
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Further premium cut is good news for NSW employers
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) welcomes the announcement today by the NSW Government of a further 10% cut in workers' compensation premiums, following a 5% reduction in November last year.
Wednesday 29 March 2006
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Work Choices reforms - big and timely
The Work Choices legislation now fully operative delivers big and timely changes to Australia’s workplace relations system.
Monday 27 March 2006
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Quarterly Survey of Australian Manufacturing: Production flat as modest gains in demand place a floor under activity
A slight pick-up in exports, new orders and inventories helped place a floor under manufacturing production in the March quarter 2006, after a broad-based decline in the second half of 2005
Wednesday 22 March 2006
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New President Elected to Ai Group NSW Branch
Trevor Carroll, Managing Director of Electrolux Home Products - Australia and New Zealand, has been elected President of the New South Wales Branch of the Australian Industry Group and Ai Group National Vice President.
Wednesday 08 March 2006
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Ai Group supports move to boost Queensland skills
“The Queensland Skills Plan, announced today, reflects the need for a new approach to vocational education and training in this state, one that will better equip employers to deal with skill shortages and the ageing population,” Australian Industry Group Queensland Director Andrew Craig said.
Wednesday 08 March 2006
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Victoria Responds to Industry's Call for Skills Boost
"The Victorian Government has responded to the Australian Industry Group's call for a significant boost in skills in the State with its decision to invest $241 million in vocational education and training over the next four years," said Australian Industry Group Victoria Director Timothy Piper.
Tuesday 07 March 2006
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Ai Group supports Invest Queensland campaign
The new Invest Queensland campaign comes at a propitious time for Queensland industry.
Monday 06 March 2006
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Australian PSI®: Services growth stalls as consumer spending slows
Services activity stalled in February, as declines in the consumer-based sectors more than offset continued moderate growth in the business-related sectors.
Friday 03 March 2006
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Australian PMI™: Manufacturing activity falters in February
Manufacturing activity weakened in February, with the Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI™) easing 3.5 points to 46.7.
Wednesday 01 March 2006
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Industrial Relations Commission decision adds to vague and unfair OH&S Regulation in NSW
"The decision of the NSW Industrial Relations Commission in the Secure Employment Test Case, handed down late today, has rejected the majority of claims put forward by Unions NSW.
Tuesday 28 February 2006
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Tax review needs to focus on what would make the most difference
The tax review announced by the Treasurer presents a new opportunity to focus our attention on areas of tax reform that can improve our international competitiveness.
Monday 27 February 2006
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Ai Group to deliver new industry careers advice services
The Ai Group has been awarded a significant tender by the Australian Government to deliver services as part of their new Career Advice Australia Network.
Monday 27 February 2006
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Modest steps towards pro growth strategy
The NSW Government's Economic Statement today sends a signal of intent that the state is ready to engage with business to reinvigorate growth.
Thursday 23 February 2006
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Ai Group supports new temporary resident tax measures
Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Chief Executive, Heather Ridout, has welcomed the Treasurer’s introduction into Parliament of new measures to relieve temporary residents of paying Australian tax on income and capital gains earned outside of Australia.
Thursday 16 February 2006
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It's Official ARF-STA to Merge (ARF-STA Press Release)
The Trustee Boards of ARF and STA today announced that they had each successfully completed legal and financial due diligence on the other fund and had formally resolved that the 2 funds will merge. The trustee boards of ARF and STA are in the final stages of completing the details of the new fund which is expected to be operating from 1 July 2006.
Tuesday 14 February 2006
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Coag makes strong contribution to addressing skill shortages
The COAG meeting in Canberra today has laid out a strong agenda for reform aimed at helping alleviate critical skill shortages and continuing to improve the Australian training system.
Friday 10 February 2006
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Australia looks to COAG to deliver leadership
Tomorrow's meeting of the Council of Australian Governments is an opportunity for the Commonwealth, the States and Territories and for Local Government to show real leadership.
Thursday 09 February 2006
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Manufacturing Forecast 2006: Testing times ahead as manufacturers restructure
Global competition and more moderate domestic demand will mean another testing year for Australia's manufacturers as they move to restructure their operations, according to the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) annual forecast for manufacturing activity.
Tuesday 07 February 2006
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Australian PSI®: Business services sectors record a positive start to the year
The services sector continued to grow in January, particularly in business-related sectors, with the Australian Industry Group – Commonwealth Bank Performance of Services Index (Australian PSI®) rising 1.1 points to 52.7i.
Friday 03 February 2006
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Australian PMI™: Manufacturing starts 2006 in the black
Following a welcome recovery in December 2005, conditions in manufacturing steadied in January, with the Australian Industry Group-PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI™) easing 3.3 points to 50.2.
Wednesday 01 February 2006
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