The Victorian Opposition has promised new trains which are at least 50 per cent Victorian-made if it wins power at the next election.
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RET cut could invite compensation claims
The government’s plan to cut the Renewable Energy Target could lead to compensation claims from the renewable energy sector, according to a law report.
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Trans-Pacific Partnership almost finalised
Australia is close to securing a Trans-Pacific Partnership which includes 12 nations, following meetings in Sydney.
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More evidence submarines will be built overseas
Federal Defence Minister David Johnston has said there are time constraints involved in building the next generation of submarines
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CSL looks to develop treatment for Ebola
Melbourne-based biotech manufacturer CSL is working to develop "hyper immune" blood plasma products to fight the Ebola virus.
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Govt says RET change will accommodate renewables sector
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane says the planned cut to the RET will accommodate the renewables sector and provide certainty for the industry.
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Anti-Dumping Commission investigating steel dumping claim
Arrium has claimed that a number of nations including South Korea, Thailand and Turkey are "dumping" cheap steel products in Australia.
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German company says it could build submarines in Australia
A German submarine builder wants to compete for the right to build Australia’s next generation submarines and claims it would be happy to make them here.
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Broadmeadows food maker receives $1.1m assistance
Food manufacturer Colonial Farm has received $1.1 million in assistance as part of Melbourne’s North Innovation and Investment Fund.
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Building submarines overseas would cost us $20b: report
Australia stands to lose $20b in GDP if the next generation of submarines are built overseas, according to the South Australian Economic Development Board.
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Small businesses dislike paid parental leave scheme: survey
Tony Abbott’s proposed PPL scheme is very unpopular with small business even though its costs won’t directly affect them, according to a survey.
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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.
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More clarity needed on competitiveness agenda: CCI
The CCI has welcomed the recently-announced 'competitiveness agenda' but said the government needs to provide more detail about it.
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German company wants to build Australia’s submarines
German submarine builder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems wants to build the next generation of submarines for Australia in a joint-venture with Adelaide's ASC.
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Buying Japanese submarines would be security risk: Shorten
Purchasing submarines from Japan could compromise Australia’s national security interests, according to opposition leader Bill Shorten.
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Claim new submarines will be made in Japan, not SA
The next generation of Australian submarines will be built in Japan and SA will only contribute components to the vessels, according to a report.
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Jacqui Lambie wants Bass Strait as part of national highway
Senator Jacqui Lambie has called on the government to include Bass Strait as part of the National Highway in order to cut freight costs to Tasmania.
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Cyber Technology prosecuted for trying to export drones
The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service has prosecuted Perth company, Cyber Technology for trying to export drones without a permit.
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Renewables industry hits out at RET review
The renewable energy industry has hit out at the Renewable Energy Target (RET) Review Panel and said its recommendations could put 21,000 jobs at risk.
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Australian manufacturing, Switzerland, and the ‘Big Mac Index’
When deciding on a plant location, CSL chose Switzerland over Australia. Kevin Gomez explains why this fact, coupled with the price of burgers, is a worry.
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