Australian Made, the not-for-profit campaign to publicise products’ Australian origin, has been launched in South Australia.
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Japanese visit sparks fears about submarine project
The visit of Japanese submarine experts to the ASC facility in South Australia has raised concerns Australia may look overseas to build future submarines.
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South Australia to promote advanced technologies and digital productivity
Workforce planning and development specialist, Wendy Perry, has recommended the creation of an SA Workforce Plan and Workforce Capability Framework.
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Jay Weatherill reveals 10-point plan to revive SA economy
The South Australian Government will offer SMEs financial guarantees worth up to $50 million to drive business growth and create more jobs.
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Health manufacturers back Industry Skills Fund
Industry group AHMADA has welcomed the Federal Government’s Discussion Paper on a new $476 million Industry Skills Fund.
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Navy shipbuilding contract may go to UK company
The Federal Government may cut Adelaide Ship builder ASC from the Air Warfare Destroyer project and hand the work to British company BAE Systems.
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Navy submarines may be built overseas
The government’s pre-election promise to build new navy submarines in Adelaide has been challenged by a government white paper on the issue.
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Rossi misses out on contract for military boots
South Australian boot maker Rossi Boots has missed out on a contract to supply boots to the defence force because its price was too high.
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Australia and Japan to sign free trade deal today
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will sign an historic free trade agreement in Canberra this afternoon.
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Hunter manufacturers call for new govt procurement policy
Manufacturers from the Hunter region have called on the NSW government to help save their industry from dying.
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Manufacturers say budget will hurt them: poll
Most manufacturers believe the recent federal budget will leave their businesses worse off, according to an online poll.
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Govt may ban clothing dyes linked to cancer
The Federal Government may ban dyes which are often used in clothing and have been linked to cancer.
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Cutting renewable energy target could cost jobs and investment: report
Scrapping Australia’s renewable energy target could cost billions in potential investment and cost thousands of jobs, according to a report.
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FTA – good or bad news?
In theory FTAs result in a win-win for both countries involved. But it seems politicians are far more excited about them than industry.
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Cut the red tape, cut the green tape
The big three areas of regulation are labour, taxation and green tape. If we can reduce the burden of these, the whole economy stands to reap the benefits.
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Govt to axe Australian Renewable Energy Agency
The federal government will axe the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) in Tuesday's budget as part of its plan to drastically cut spending.
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SA and Victoria to compete for car industry assistance
South Australia and Victoria will be expected to compete with each other to secure funding from the car industry assistance package.
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Infrastructure spending a budget problem for states
States have spent more on infrastructure in the past five years than any other time on record and it is causing them budget problems, a report has found.
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Budget should hit industry assistance: report
Budget cuts should target industry assistance as well as help to exporters and the tourism sector, according to a report commissioned by the government.
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Govt should choose Australian made: report
Government tenders for major projects should require Australian made new-to-world technology that drives innovation, according to new research.
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