The Government will introduce a legislation to allow Australian courts to grant compulsory licences to manufacture and export patented pharmaceuticals to countries trying to deal with epidemics and other types of health crises.
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Food industry, AMWU applaud Keneally for thinking of manufacturing
A new Union campaign encouraging the Federal Government to have a greater focus on manufacturing industries and local jobs has been applauded by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
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Holden joins naughty list with latest Australian car recall
Holden is recalling over 700 VE Series II Sportswagons in Australia due to a fault with the rear seat backrest which may cause it to unlatch, representing the third car recall in Australia in two weeks.
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10 good reasons to invest in robots [VIDEO]
Ever wondered what all the fuss is about? This video offers 10 good reasons to buy robots for your manufacturing plant -- reduced operating costs and improved product quality and consistency are just two.
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Hunter region businesses take carbon tax into their own hands
The Keneally Government and the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) are taking matters into their own hands after news of the possible carbon tax, by working together to transform the emission-intensive Hunter Valley, New South Wales region into a clean technology hub.
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Union furious at Labor for scrapping car fund
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has launched a new national television and online advertising campaign to urge the Labor government to ‘put manufacturing back on the agenda’.
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Still no decision on carbon tax pensions for industry
The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has confirmed that low- and middle-income earners will enjoy tax cuts and pension increases if the carbon tax is installed next year, however no decision has been made concerning the businesses that generate more carbon, such as the manufacturing industry.
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Manufacturing activity rises across Asia Pacific
Manufacturing in the Asia Pacific region is looking up after New Zealand became the third country to report rising manufacturing activity last month.
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Manufacturing activity rises across Asia Pacific
Manufacturing in the Asia Pacific region is looking up after New Zealand became the third country to report rising manufacturing activity last month.
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Demand for mining workers is affecting manufacturing
Siemens head of productivity research, Picture the Future Australia, Matthew Rait, has claimed that the incessant demand for mining workers is seriously affecting the manufacturing industry.
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Isuzu Motors stocks delayed after 2011 Japan earthquake
Japanese truck manufacturer Isuzu Motors has confirmed that no loss of life or injury was experienced at the company's manufacturing plant as a result of the Japan earthquake, however stocks being exported to Australia will be delayed.
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Another day, another recall as Honda Australia replaces a further 1,000 faulty cars
Honda Australia is recalling almost a thousand 2006 Civic Hybrid Sedans in Australia due to a manufacturing defect at the Honda plant in Japan which could see a component of the engine short circuit while in use.
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Australia teams with Germany for ground-breaking solar power research
The government has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Germany to jointly-develop solar power products.
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China overtakes US as largest manufacturer in the world
China has overtaken the United States as the world’s largest manufacturing country, producing 19.8% of the world’s manufactured goods in 2010.
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Top safety tips for using vehicle loading cranes
A document called ‘Safe use of vehicle loading cranes’ is now available for free download from the WorkSafe webpage.
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What to do after an accident if emergency services don’t respond
An emergency response plan is now available from WorkSafe, outlining the steps manufacturers must take in the event of an accident when emergency services are not present.
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Novice go-kart designed on CAD wins chance to manufacture
Victorian go-kart designer Ben Murphy has won the first stage of the Electric Superbike Project competition, which rewards industry-leading designs using CAD/CAM software.
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Novice go-kart designed with CAD wins chance to manufacture
Victorian go-kart designer Ben Murphy has won the first stage of the Electric Superbike Project competition, which rewards industry-leading designs using CAD/CAM software.
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Picture the Future: Siemens turns the spotlight on productivity
After tackling water and energy last year, Siemens turns the spotlight on Australia's productivity in its Picture the Future Series. According to Siemens, this is one of the largest industry based meta-research studies in the nation's history.
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Austech promotes machine tools exhibition with new website
Precision manufacturing and machine tool exhibition, Austech, has launched a new website for exhibitors and visitors to National Manufacturing Week (NMW) in May in Melbourne.
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