Australia needs to speed up the spread of ideas across the economy in its quest for higher living standards, the secretary of the prime minister’s department, Martin Parkinson, has said.
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Government accelerates warship building in bid to prop up South Australian economy
The government has unveiled a centrepiece of its coming Defence White Paper, bringing forward a A$40 billion program to build surface warships, centred on the economically ailing state of South Australia.
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Industry growth centres to link business and science
The federal government will fund industry growth centres in five sectors that will encourage better use by business of Australian research.
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Grattan on Friday: The government wins on carbon – pity about the budget shambles
Michelle Grattan discusses the Government's victory on the carbon tax, how it happened, and what it may mean for Abbott's future.
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Abbott tells businesses not to expect subsidies
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has sent a strong message to businesses not to expect handouts from his government.
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Toyota ponders future as Holden exits
GM Holden’s announcement that it will pull out of car manufacturing in Australia has led Toyota to question whether it can survive as a sole car maker in the country.
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