The trade war between the US and China presents both challenges and opportunities for Australian businesses, writes Innes Willox.
While it is often said there are no winners in a trade
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Mental health at work – Is your business in the right head space?
Addressing issues of mental health in the workplace require an understanding of the causes and symptoms of illness. Ai Group explains why employers must account for the mental wellbeing of their
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Drop in apprenticeship numbers necessitates action: Ai Group
With Australian apprenticeship and traineeship numbers falling to a ten year low of 259,385 in 2018, chief executive of Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), Innes Willox, wrote to federal and state governments
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Ai Group joins call for stable international trade regime
In collaboration with the national industry associations of G20 countries, the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has called for action to confront the dissolution of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)
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Priorities for Australian manufacturing in 2019
As local industry looks to build on recent momentum, how do manufacturers plan to meet the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities awaiting them in 2019? Mark Goodsell, head of the Australian
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This Year’s Model: Priorities for Australian Manufacturing in 2019
Manufacturing entered 2019 with a lot of momentum built up over the past 2-3 years. 85,000 jobs were created by the industry in 2018, among the highest of any sector according to the ABS.
It has been a
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Australian manufacturing sees slow but positive start to 2019
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) recovered by 2.5 points to 52.5 in January 2019.
This indicates that manufacturing conditions turned mildly
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Australian construction sector ends 2018 with weaker demand
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) dropped 1.9 points to 42.6 in December, indicating a fourth consecutive month of
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Australian Manufacturing Index indicates slight slowdown in manufacturing
The Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) suggests that manufacturing has slipped into negative territory for first time in more than two years.
The Australian Industry Group (AI
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Ai Group teams up with defence industry advocacy groups to boost SME participation
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Defence Council has signed MOUs with the Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) and the Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN National) to collaborate on developing
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Australian PMI: Two years of uninterrupted expansion in manufacturing
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) climbed 2.3 points to 59.0 in September, indicating faster growth across the manufacturing sector and extending
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Ai Group’s new report reveals major skill gaps
A new report released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has identified critical skill issues facing Australian businesses, with 75 per cent of employers reporting skill shortages and 99 per
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Manufacturing rebounds in August despite drought impacts
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) climbed 4.7 points to 56.7 in August, indicating faster growth across the manufacturing sector.
Ai Group Chief
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Business groups voice concern over NEG decision
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s decision to dump emission reduction targets from the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) has been criticised by the business groups, saying the move can destroy any
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IMCRC, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft to boost Industry 4.0 collaboration
A framework engagement agreement, signed by the Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) and Germany’s Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, is set to significantly increase awareness and uptake of Industry 4.0 within
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Manufacturing closes financial year on a high note
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) ended the financial year on a high note, down just 0.1 point to 57.4 to record a 21st month of continuous expansion.
This
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Manufacturing grows for 20th successive month
Australia’s manufacturing sector recorded 20th month of expansion in May, with the Australian Industry Group’s Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian
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AAMC appoints Mark Goodsell as new executive director
The Australian Advanced Manufacturing Council (AAMC) has welcomed new leadership into its organisation. It has announced that Mark Goodsell, current Head of Manufacturing at the Australian Industry Group,
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School science, maths and reading in crisis – Comment on PISA report
“Australia’s performance in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) in the science, reading and mathematics skills of 15 year olds is nothing short of a crisis,” Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, said in response to the release by ACER of the latest report PISA 2015: A first look at Australia’s results.
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Top employer organisation ramps up its presence and support for business in WA
One of the country’s biggest employer organisations, the Australian Industry Group, is ramping up its WA presence with the appointment of a new WA State Manager.
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