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457 system “out of control”: Gillard
March 4, 2013 0 comment
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the 457 visa system is “out of control” and new measures are needed to help Australian businesses and workers.
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Computer glitch causes headaches for Holden
March 4, 2013 0 comment
A computer glitch at Holden has left around 1500 cars unaccounted for and prompted the manufacturer to report its lowest month of production in almost seven years.
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Unions push to increase apprentice wage
March 4, 2013 0 comment
Unions are asking Fair Work Australia to increase the apprentice wage in order to turn around an unacceptable drop-out rate.
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Manufacturers can survive: Gillard
March 1, 2013 0 comment
While the high dollar will remain a challenge for some time to come, Prime Minister Julia Gillard says manufacturers can still survive in the current environment.
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Lead smelter granted major development status
March 1, 2013 0 comment
A $350 million redevelopment of Nyrstar’s Port Pirie smelter has been granted major development status by the South Australian Government.