Amphibian Aircraft Holdings Pty Ltd (AAH) in the Northern Territory will become Australia’s first manufacturer and exporter of the Albatross G-111T, an amphibious aircraft which can take off and touch down from land, snow, ice and water.
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The Middle East open for exports
The Middle East offers huge potential for Australian exporters, particularly as we look to expand and diversify our export markets away from Asia. Andrew Watson writes.
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Manufacturing opportunities abound across Asia
The recent China FTA is very good news for certain manufacturers, while others might find better returns in other Asian countries. Alan Johnson reports.
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Trans Pacific Partnership signed in NZ
The Trans Pacific Partnership, one of the biggest trade deals in history, was signed yesterday in Auckland.
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Australian businesses see hope for 2016
Australia’s CEOs are more optimistic now about business conditions than at any time in the past three years, according to a survey by the latest Australian Industry Group.
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Unions attack Labor over China FTA support
Unions have attacked the Labor Party over its support for the free trade agreement with China, saying the amendments the government has made still leave workers unprotected.
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China free trade: Labor amendments criticised by business, unions
Labor’s proposed changes to the Migration Act will harm businesses seeking to access overseas workers, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says.
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Obama confident TPP will be secured this year
US President Barack Obama believes the Pacific Trade deal can be finalised this year, despite continued disagreements among prospective members.
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Parliament to vote on China FTA today
Prime Minister Tony Abbott will move a motion in the House of Representatives today asking for support of the free trade agreement with China.
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China won’t modify FTA, says Hockey
Treasurer Joe Hockey claims China is unwilling to renegotiate the free trade agreement with Australia in order to further protect Australian jobs.
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PWR considering ASX listing
PWR, the Queensland-based designer and manufacturer of cooling systems used by car racing teams, is considering an ASX listing later this year.
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Industry pushes for China FTA ratification
Three industry groups will today launch a national campaign to inform the public on the benefits of the China FTA, as calls for changes to the deal grow louder.
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New trend in gourmet food for babies
An increasing number of parents are purchasing gourmet food for their babies and toddlers, according to industry analysts IBISWorld.
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Access to finance a challenge for Australian exporters – survey
The latest Australian International Business Survey continues to highlight the financing constraints faced by Australia’s internationally-active businesses.
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Port of Melbourne lease – Opposition, Greens force inquiry
The Victorian State Opposition, supported by the Greens, will launch an inquiry into the Government’s planned sale of the Port of Melbourne lease.
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Aus manufacturing made a comeback in July
Australia’s manufacturing sector made an impressive comeback to expansion in July, according to a key index.
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Abbott accuses Labor of ‘xenophobic short-term politics’
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has attacked the Labor party for playing "xenophobic short-term politics" over the free trade agreement with China.
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Unions rally against China-Australia FTA
Over 2,000 union workers held a rally against the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Brisbane yesterday.
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FTAs not all good for manufacturers
More needs to be done to ensure that manufacturers don’t miss out on the benefits of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), according to the peak industry group.
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Port privatisations may hurt importers, exporters
The privatisation of ports around Australia may force importers and exporters to pay more to use them, according to a Victorian academic.
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