Criminal penalties for underpayments are not in anyone's interests
If the Government defies strong industry objections and proceeds with legislation to implement criminal penalties, it is critical they are balanced and only apply to deliberate, dishonest, systematic and serious conduct.
Holden: a lost icon in an industry that remains vibrant
The confirmation this week that General Motors is to retire the Holden brand is an almost inevitable yet sad day for an automotive and components sector that remains vibrant in Australia.
Shipbuilding program has capacity to be transformative for Australian industry
Ai Group backs the Department of Defence and Australian defence industry to deliver the naval shipbuilding program for the sake of national security, significant industry development opportunities, and the spill-over benefits from high-tech manufacturing.
Australia's changing retail landscape in five charts
There is no doubt that there are some longer-term structural changes occurring in retail which are providing unique opportunities and challenges. This blog post charts five ways that Australia’s retail landscape is changing.
Latest data on enterprise bargaining agreements in Australia
Wages in new enterprise bargaining agreements (EBAs) grew by an annualised average of 2.7% in Q3 2019, and workforce coverage by EBAs recovered some ground during 2019 after several years of decline.
The NSW Government would like to hear from anyone that has the capability and capacity to provide goods and services in bushfire affected regions. Everyone is welcome to apply to be registered.
