The Port of Melbourne will be privatised on a 50 year lease in a move that will earn the Victorian Government $5b - $6b.
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Vic Small Business Minister stood down over bullying allegations
The Victorian Government has stood down the Minister for Small Business Adem Somyurek, following allegations of bullying within his office.
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Govt to put warship program to tender
The Government will put the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) project to a new limited tender, following a cost blowout.
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RET deal closer after intervention from Tony Abbott
The Government and the Opposition are close to finally agreeing on the RET, following Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s intervention to dump two-yearly reviews.
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Cut tax on small business by 5pc: Bill Shorten
Labor would cut the tax on small business to 25 per cent and place a greater emphasis on science and technology, says Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.
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Claim small businesses could rort Tony Abbott’s new tax deductions
The budget measure which gives small businesses a $20,000 upfront tax deduction on asset purchases could be rorted, according to a prominent tax adviser.
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The 2015-16 Federal Budget and manufacturing
The 2015-16 Federal Budget has delivered a tax break for small businesses, money to promote trade and encouragement of foreign investment.
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Labor will not accept two year reviews in RET deal
The Opposition says it will not pass changes to the renewable energy target if they include the provision that the target will be reviewed every two years.
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Joe Hockey to cut tax for small business
Treasurer Joe Hockey is set to deliver small business a tax cut of at least 1.5 per cent in tonight’s federal budget.
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Labor to reassert commitment to manufacturing
The Labor Party is considering providing financial assistance to the manufacturing industry as it prepares its draft national platform.
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Liberal MP calls for compromise on RET
A Liberal MP has said the Government needs to support a compromise renewable energy target and put an end to uncertainty in the renewables sector.
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Parmalat issued with notice from EPA following odour complaints
Dairy company Parmalat has been issued with a Prevention Notice by the EPA following complaints about foul odours at its factory in western Sydney.
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China set to unveil new manufacturing plan
The Chinese Government is set to unveil a plan that it hopes will see the nation become world’s largest manufacturer by 2025.
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Competition policy roundtable in Sydney today
Competition policy experts from government, the private sector, NGAs and academia are meeting in Sydney today.
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Unauthorised ‘Anzac’ coin being investigated
Souvenir coin maker Macquarie Mint has landed itself in trouble because of the design and marketing of its commemorative ‘Anzac’ coin.
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Kevin Andrews to discuss submarines with Germans and French
Kevin Andrews will discuss Australia’s submarine project in France and Germany while on a European trip to commemorate the centenary of WWI.
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Employer group calls for payroll tax change to help small business
Victorian businesses which pay less than $850,000 in wages a year should be exempt from paying payroll tax, according to Victoria's peak business group.
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Daniel Andrews and Jay Weatherill join forces for shipbuilding jobs
The Premiers of Victoria and SA have signed a formal agreement to fight to keep the Australian shipbuilding industry alive.
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Naval shipbuilding costs up to 40 per cent more in Australia – report
It costs 30% to 40 % more to build naval ships in Australia than it does overseas, according to a government-commissioned review into the industry.
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Shipbuilding jobs at risk, BAE Systems tells inquiry
BAE Systems, the operator of the Williamstown ship building yards in Melbourne has told an inquiry in Adelaide the facility may become unviable.
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