While the dollar has returned from its stratospheric journey, improving competitiveness with it, some of the damage done is not going to be reversed and this is particularly the case for manufacturing.
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Energy risks – and opportunities – for manufacturers in the renewables transition
Electricity is a major cost for many manufacturers and a business-critical requirement for all. Price and reliability matter. And right now both seem to be under a cloud. In South Australia, contract prices have been increasing sharply, and short-term spot prices reached extraordinary highs in July.
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Industry needs to nurture strong leaders
The latest figures suggest Australian leadership, which used to rank well internationally, has fallen behind the pack. This trend, writes Innes Willox, needs to be reversed as soon as possible.
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Trade deal with China? Yes, but…
The FTA with China has been under negotiation for 10 years.
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Learning from the experts
There are still plenty of well-run and dynamic businesses in this country. Manufacturers facing an uncertain future have a lot learn from the experienced outfits. Innes Willox writes.
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Time to bring award system into 21st century
We need an award system that looks after employees but also does away with red tape and excessive union interference in the workplace. Innes Willox writes.
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Tackling non-conforming products
Non-conforming products raise questions about quality and safety; and pose commercial challenges for those who play by the rules.
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Ai Group comments on non-conforming building products
Over the decade there has been an increase in anecdotal reports by business about non-conforming products, particularly in building and construction.
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Australian Industry Group to explore use of sub-standard building products
For most of us, 'standards’ do not comes across as a particularly exciting area but in terms of the contributions product standards make, including in creating a fair and level playing field for Australian businesses, the issue is hugely important.
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The debate over 457 visas has reached the bottom of the barrel
During the past week we have heard a chorus of comments from the federal government
and the ACTU claiming rorting by unscrupulous businesses and suggestions that the treatment of some 457 visa holders is ‘‘tantamount to slavery’’.
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Getting electrical products up to standard
Allowing non-conforming products to saturate the market will breed non-compliant business models.
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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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Nothing super about changes to super
Upcoming changes to the superannuation levy will affect all businesses and the economy.
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