A new Advisory Committee has been appointed to help government gauge the effectiveness of its new R&D Tax Incentive.
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Adult apprenticeships now available for manufacturing industry
SkillsTech Australia is encouraging manufacturing managers to hire adult apprentices to combat the skills shortage, claiming it can help companies and apprentices with the transition.
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CCA boss speaks out about carbon tax and R&D grants [Q&A]
Terry Davis, Coca-Cola Amatil group managing director, talks to Manufacturers' Monthly about the carbon tax, the difficulties obtaining government assistance, the company's new preform bottling line, and how he always takes the drinks to his mates' BBQs.
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Innovation key for steel industry at 2012 Endeavour Awards
THE metalworking industry is often referred to as the ‘backbone of industry’, and the 9th annual Manufacturers’ Monthly Endeavour Awards will showcase some of the country’s most innovative products made from Australian steel.
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Manufacturing tide turning, 70% Austech space already booked
Seventy percent of exhibition space is already booked out for Austech 2012, generating confidence about the state of play for manufacturing in Australia next year.
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Trade union welcomes carbon tax bill
Yesterday’s decision by the House of Representatives to pass the price on pollution package will provide certainty for Australian workers and business, according to the ACTU.
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Prime Minister’s Science Prize won for reinventing polymer science
Two researchers from the CSIRO and the University of Melbourne have won the Prime Minister’s Science Prize for their work in reinventing polymer science.
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Caterpillar workers on strike, demanding their share of profits from the mining boom
Workers at Hastings Deering manufacturing facilities in Queensland and the Northern Territory are reportedly striking for 48 hours over a pay dispute.
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Immigration overhaul will ensure skilled workers stay in Australia
Australia needs to overhaul its immigration laws to ensure workers who receive skills training here don’t return home once their course is completed, according to Dow Chemical chief executive, Andrew Liveris.
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All industries now required to list local content suppliers
Julia Gillard has expanded local content laws, demanding any project with Commonwealth funding over $20 million must list their Australian suppliers.
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Unions lobby for manufacturing focus at today’s Future Jobs Forum
Today’s Future Jobs Forum in Canberra will tackle some big issues for Australia’s manufacturing society, in particular, how to coexist with our booming mining industry.
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NSW manufacturers fearful of losing skilled workers to mining industry
Manufacturers in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley region say they are fearful for the future of manufacturing in the area unless more young people get into the industry.
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Has manufacturing become uncool?
Are young workers entering the workforce looking at Australia's manufacturing sector and seeing a 'dirty', outdated industry that isn't worth getting in to? Siemens chief Albert Goller seems to think so. So what gives? When did manufacturing become so uncool?
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Transport summit drives home importance of intelligent systems
Standards consistency and common platforms adoption are critical to the future of Australia’s transport infrastructure, according to delegates at a recent transport systems conference.
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Headland opens Rydalmere showroom and KUKA robots training facility
Manufacturing machinery supplier Headland has opened a new facility in Rydalmere to better service its New South Wales customer base.
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Sharing capabilities the way forward for water SMEs
Australian manufacturers developing technology for the water sector are known internationally for being among the most innovative in the world, and local firms will now have access to a new Industry Capability Team to help make these ideas reality.
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The case for imported fabricated steel
Is there a legitimate reason for Australian industry to import fabricated steel? We’ve heard the case against it; now let’s hear the case for it.
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Manufacturing activity plunging; where to from here?
Activity in Australia’s manufacturing sectors has fallen for the eleventh time in 13 months, propelling members of the industry to call on government for answers to some tough questions about the industry's future in Australia.
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Management training for struggling manufacturing businesses
As Australian manufacturing companies become increasingly pinched by the high Australian dollar and competition from overseas, more training organisations are launching manufacturing-specific training programs to help companies get out of the rut.
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Is lean manufacturing a hoax?
Lean manufacturing principles may not be all they’re cracked up to be, with a new report showing the cost savings achieved across factories in 2010 were considerably lower than their targets.
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