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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Australian high-tech manufacturing “booming”
The depreciation in the Australian dollar has seen manufacturing exports up sharply, led by high-value companies selling into global supply chains.
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What is advanced manufacturing? The experts have their say
Though not a new term, “advanced manufacturing” has gained a lot of traction in Australia in the last year or two. There is no universal definition of the term, despite organisations all over the world making their own attempts to pin it down.
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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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Labor agree to pass China free trade agreement
An agreement has been reached between the federal government and opposition on the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), following a meeting between the trade minister and shadow minister last night.
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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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Dollar continues to slide on China manufacturing data, nudges US 70 cents
The Australian dollar has fallen to its lowest level in more than six years, trading at $US 70.17 cents before 7 am AEST.
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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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Thales Lithgow to target increased civilian market exports
Thales has signed to build Enhanced F88 rifles for the Australian Defence Force, and has said this would assist it to also target increased exports.
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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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Getting free trade right can be good for workers and exporters
Agreement on the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership could come as early as this week, with negotiations now focused on “the last few issues,” according to Trade Minister Andrew Robb.
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