The results of a series of surveys by the Australian Industry Group have found manufacturers, especially those in food and beverage, reporting a jump in energy costs.
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2013: The battle between the taxpayers and the manuocrats
The battleground between business, taxpayers and government for 2013 is taking shape. It is manufacturing and jobs.
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Foreign bribery investigations into Cochlear, Oz Minerals re-commence
After reports at the weekend, the Australian Federal Police have confirmed that they are reopening old investigations into Oz Minerals and Cochlear regarding alleged bribery of foreign officials.
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High dollar leads to Casella’s first loss
Casella Wines, the owners of the popular Yellow Tail brand, has attributed its first loss in two decades to factors including the high Australian dollar and industrial relations.
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Almost 60% of SMEs unhappy with support from Federal Government
Almost six in ten small and medium-sized businesses are dissatisfied with the support they receive from the federal government, according to a recent report by business software provider MYOB.
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WorkCover changes: the battle is not over
The battle over WorkCover changes rages on. The latest round has to do with leave entitlements, according to a leaked email from a WorkCover official, as reported in the Sydney Morning Herald, via AAP newswires.
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$2.5m Holden engine scam likely an inside job; 7 arrested
A Holden factory worker and six other people have been charged with stealing millions of dollars worth of auto parts from the manufacturer’s Elizabeth plant.
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Climate Change Authority must maintain manufacturing competition
The board of the government’s Climate Change Authority has ‘heavy responsibilities’ to maintain competitiveness in manufacturing, warns the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
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Counterfeiters face five years in prison
The government is cracking down on fake brands through the introduction of a new law providing tough penalties for companies and individuals caught counterfeiting products and services.
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It’s the carbon tax that’s toxic
Next month sees the introduction of one of most absurd taxes in Australia; one that will damage our industry and lower our standard of living for absolutely no benefit to the environment.
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Budget doesn’t add up for industry
The Government's promise to deliver a surplus in 2012-13 will come at a considerable cost to industry.
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Understanding the new PPSR
PPSR (Personal Property Securities Register), which commenced January this year, will help buyers check that the used goods they are buying, like a car, boat or machinery - almost anything except real estate - doesn't have a security interest over it.
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Advisory service to help manufacturers tackle dumping
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has developed an advisory service designed to help SME manufacturers who are suffering at the hands of 'dumping'.
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Government grants: free money
With Federal and State Government grants for manufacturing companies ranging from $20,000 to $10m the effort put into applying for a grant can be well rewarded.
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Industry calls for more support in Federal Budget
Manufacturing industry groups are calling on the government to inject more funds in to the sector, following a tough start to the year with various redundancies and factory closures announced.
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$250,000 grant for TCF industry
Businesses in the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry can partner dollar-for-dollar with the Gillard Government and apply for a grant of $250,000 or more to help build a stronger and more resilient sector.
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