According to a defence ministry press release, the federal government is collaborating with Australia’s defence industry to develop a “go-to” guide for small businesses on how to improve
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Stable conditions despite overall contraction in PMI
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) fell by 4.2 points to 49.3 in August, indicating broadly stable conditions (readings above 50 points indicate
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Manufacturing goes positive again for June
The Australian PMI moved back into the black in June, increasing by 9.9 points to 51.5 (readings above 50 points indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster rate of expansion),
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Industry groups’ wishlist for workplace relations reforms
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Australian government will look at workplace relations reform, a range of industry groups have reportedly outlined what they would like to see
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Australian manufacturing continues 2017 expansion
Manufacturing in Australia has recorded its 14th consecutive month of expansion, led by the country’s substantial food and beverage industry.
Five of the eight manufacturing sub-sectors expanded in
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Opt-in energy scheme ‘a win’ for industry
Victoria’s large energy users have been included in the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) on an opt-in basis – meaning those which have worthwhile energy efficiency opportunities will be
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Smart lessons from America
While the number of manufacturing courses available to Australian-based students has steadily declined over the past six years, Steven Impey takes an in-depth look at how America is influencing
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Changing public perceptions of manufacturing
While it is widely reported that Australian manufacturing is “out-dated” and on the decline, research suggests the public values the industry more than expected. Steven Impey reports.
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AMWU pushing for reform of labour hire industry
The AMWU will this week tell the Victorian Inquiry into the Labour Hire Industry, which is being held in Melbourne, that the sector requires more regulation to protect workers’ rights.
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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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