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“Dutch disease” effects could be unwinding rapidly as dollar plummets
There are indications that the effect of “Dutch disease” in Australia is more pronounced than that in Canada.
December 11, 2014 0 comment
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Business leaders re-elected to Australian Made Board
Chief Executive Ian Harrison said that the organisation benefited greatly from the strategic direction provided by its Board of Directors.
November 27, 2014 0 comment
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Government says Australia could copy US’s cheap gas boom “over time”
Federal industry minister Ian Macfarlane has said there was hope that the country could follow the US’s unconventional gas success.
November 24, 2014 0 comment
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SMEs cautiously confident about export markets: report
40% of exporting SMEs expecting increased sales over the next 12 months, according to research released today by Efic
October 31, 2014 0 comment
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Solar manufacturer Dyesol signs agreement in UK
Australian solar cell materials maker Dyesol has signed a letter of intent detailing a Proposed Distribution Agreement with Tata Steel UK.
October 13, 2014 0 comment
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Kelly Engineering named SA exporter of the year
Agricultural machinery manufacturer Kelly Engineering has won the 2014 Business South Australia Exporter of the Year award.
October 13, 2014 0 comment
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Efic to increase focus on SME exporters
Yesterday the government announced an expansion of Efic’s loan powers so it can support more small and medium-sized Australian exporters.
October 9, 2014 0 comment
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US shale gas boom boosts country’s manufacturing: IMF
The International Monetary Fund has noted a significant boost to the US manufacturing sector through the country’s shale gas boom.
October 8, 2014 0 comment
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Gas reservation campaign launched
A coalition led by the Australian Workers Union has launched its Reserve Our Gas campaign, pushing for an Australian gas reservation scheme.
September 29, 2014 0 comment
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Gas reservation media campaign on the way
The Australian Workers Union’s new national secretary has announced plans to campaign for a reservation of 15 – 20 per cent of local gas.
September 18, 2014 0 comment
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Productivity Commission to examine gas market’s effectiveness
The Productivity Commission has launched a research project on the efficiency of Australia’s gas market.
September 17, 2014 0 comment
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Dollar plummets to 90 cents this morning
The Australian dollar hit a six month low this morning, only narrowly staying above $US 90c.
September 15, 2014 0 comment
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$50 million advanced manufacturing grants programme begins
Applications are now open for the new $50 million Manufacturing Transition Programme, aimed at businesses investing in higher-value manufacturing.
September 2, 2014 0 comment
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Local manufacturers speak up on buying Australian made
Two proudly Australian industrial companies, Mumme Products and Recoila, share their thoughts on the importance of sourcing from local suppliers.
September 2, 2014 0 comment
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NZ’s leading stationery company could end manufacturing
Auckland’s Croxley Stationery has announced that it is considering ending its manufacturing operations, with 100 jobs to be shed.
August 22, 2014 0 comment
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AIM Incentive aims to increase local commercialisation
A group representing Australian medical manufacturers and exporters has proposed taxation changes to a Senate inquiry into Australia’s innovation system.
August 14, 2014 0 comment
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Hidden Champions series part 1: PWR Performance Products
Based at Ormeau, between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, PWR Performance Products is a partner to some of the world’s biggest names in motorsport. Brent Balinski talked to the company about how it plans to continue its brisk growth in part one of our five-part Hidden Champions series.
August 4, 2014 0 comment
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Efic – help getting through the financial hoop
Companies looking to win contracts and tenders overseas can find financial assistance hard to get, but there is help available.
July 23, 2014 0 comment
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Impact of gas squeeze worse than carbon tax: new report
Economic modeling released by six industry groups today predicts multi-billion dollar losses due to rising gas prices.
July 21, 2014 0 comment
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Deal to protect SME exporters against currency shifts
A deal between Efic and global foreign exchange specialist AFEX is intended to protect exporters against unfavourable exchange rate changes.
July 18, 2014 1 comment