THE Rudd Government's hopes of getting its emissions trading scheme quickly through parliament has hit several major hurdles, with both the Coalition and the Greens prepared to vote it down.
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Banks urged to maintain funding to small companies
Australia’s banks have given important undertakings on the availability and cost of small business finance, says Federal Small Business Minister Dr Craig Emerson.
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Record low for February’s manufacturing index
Manufacturing activity and employment down as new orders fall and firms run down stocks.
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No short-term shock for the economy
In its latest report, BIS Shrapnel expects a fall in business investment will continue to constrain growth for some years.
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Gearbox company to cut jobs
CLOSE to 250 workers at a gearbox factory in southern NSW are likely to be made redundant following the company going into receivership.
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EFIC proudly supports ‘Exporter of the Year’ Award
TO excel in today's world markets requires hard work and innovation.
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) is proud to sponsor the Endeavour Awards 'Exporter of the Year' award.
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War on waste brings big results
IN the current economic downturn, waste management programs are providing outstanding results in some diverse areas of Australian manufacturing.
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EFIC launches annual Global Readiness index
To better understand changing patterns in globalisation of Australian companies, Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC), Australia’s export credit agency, has launched its second annual Global Readiness index (GRi).
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Ai Group proposes package of fiscal measures to address economic crisis
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has released a package of fiscal measures designed to help the Australian economy weather the global crisis and to emerge from it stronger and more resilient.
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Government announces $4bn to support jobs
THE Rudd Government has announced it will establish a $4bn Australian Business Investment Partnership in an effort to secure jobs in the commercial property sector.
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Manufacturing -a rocky ride ahead
2009 won't be for the faint hearted as Australia's manufacturing industry looks set for another challenging year ahead. Katherine Crichton reports.
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B2B integration platforms to take centre stage in 2009
AS physical supply chains have grown longer and more complicated due to globalisation, manufacturers have responded by applying new technologies to achieve a more collaborative and automated approach.
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Post-Olympic slump to affect IT budgets
WITH the Beijing 2008 Olympics over, increased attention has been given to the after effects that the event will have on the Chinese economy and, in particular, on the rapidly growing manufacturing sector.
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Siemens pays $1.6B in bribery scandal fines
Siemens AG will pay more than $US1.6 billion in fines for allegedly "engaging in a systematic practice of paying bribes to foreign government officials" to obtain business that earned more than $US1.1 billion in profits.
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Export awards recognise achievement
THE 2008 Australian Export Awards (AEA) recognise Australian businesses for excellence and achievement in exporting. The program rewards and profiles the "best of the best" enterprises in exporting around the nation.
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Global credit crisis creates opportunities
AUSTRALIA'S Export Credit Agency, EFIC, increased the support it provided to Australian companies exporting and investing overseas by 62% in the last financial year.
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Downturn but no recession for Australia
BIS Shrapnel believes the Australian economy will not fall into recession, despite the dismal growth in real GDP in the September quarter.
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Creating a “Lean Machine”
IN recent years, Lean Manufacturing (Lean) has emerged as a way to simplify processes and speed up the end result for customers.
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2008 ASCL Award winners announced
The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA) partnered to present the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence Awards 2008 on Thursday the 13th of November at the Sofitel Brisbane.
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A stop in spending signals troubled year ahead
THE serious cash flow pressures currently being exerted on Australian industry will have major implications for business spending and investment into 2009, according to a new national business survey.
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