John Brumby has been appointed to investigate the feasibility of setting-up a Commonwealth agency to tackle anti-dumping.
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Carbon Tax: Manufacturers affected and likely to raise prices
An Australian Industry (Ai) Group survey marking the start of the carbon tax has found a big proportion (42%) of businesses across the manufacturing, services and construction sectors will try to put up their prices immediately following the introduction of the scheme on 1 July.
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Innovation focus at new ANCA facility brings rewards
At a time when Australia's manufacturing industry is facing significant challenges, the recent opening of ANCA Group's new facility in Bayswater North, Melbourne highlights a real success story.
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Crafty Chef to invest in new carbon-reducing freezer system
Western Sydney food manufacturer Crafty Chef will reportedly reduce its carbon emissions by more than 50% through a factory upgrade and new freezer system designed to bring massive energy savings.
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High dollar, two-speed economy on the agenda at Prime Minister’s Economic Forum
Over 100 representatives from industry, government and the community gathered in Brisbane this week to discuss tactics to develop a more resilient economy.
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Industry gets ready for carbon tax with clean technology funding
Eleven businesses have each nabbed a share of $8.1 million in funding to help them improve production efficiency in preparation for the carbon tax.
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Aussie suppliers could suffer over JSF delays
The government’s decision to delay the purchase of 12 F-35A Joint Strike Fighters (JSF) by two years could harm a number of Australian manufacturers involved in supply contracts for the US-based project.
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It’s the carbon tax that’s toxic
Next month sees the introduction of one of most absurd taxes in Australia; one that will damage our industry and lower our standard of living for absolutely no benefit to the environment.
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Understanding the new PPSR
PPSR (Personal Property Securities Register), which commenced January this year, will help buyers check that the used goods they are buying, like a car, boat or machinery - almost anything except real estate - doesn't have a security interest over it.
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Advisory service to help manufacturers tackle dumping
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has developed an advisory service designed to help SME manufacturers who are suffering at the hands of 'dumping'.
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Government grants: free money
With Federal and State Government grants for manufacturing companies ranging from $20,000 to $10m the effort put into applying for a grant can be well rewarded.
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Defence jobs, capabilities in jeopardy as government cuts spending
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) is concerned that the jobs of 250 maintenance personnel at the Richmond, New South Wales RAAF base may be at risk following Federal Budget defence cuts.
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Don’t give up on protecting your IP
With intellectual capital forming an increasing part of company balance sheets, there is an even greater need to protect this valuable asset from the threat of product piracy and counterfeiting.
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Holden production, exports grow from lean manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing techniques helped Holden Australia make a profit for the second consecutive year in 2011, despite reports that the local car industry is on the skids.
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Industry calls for more support in Federal Budget
Manufacturing industry groups are calling on the government to inject more funds in to the sector, following a tough start to the year with various redundancies and factory closures announced.
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Time to act
A group of CEOs has developed plans to reverse manufacturing's demise, but who is listening?
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Nothing super about changes to super
Upcoming changes to the superannuation levy will affect all businesses and the economy.
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Clean technologies competition funds start-ups
The department of industry and innovation is staging a ‘clean technologies’ competition, giving the opportunity for Australian innovators to have their low-carbon technologies manufactured.
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Victorian company to deliver new combat armour
A Bendigo manufacturer has landed a potentially-lucrative contract to deliver new combat body armour using world-first innovations for Australian and international defence forces.
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Budget win for Victorian manufacturers
The 2012/13 Victorian Budget will provide $58 million of funding over the next four years for new productivity networks, support for new technology and innovation and specialist advice and services for Victorian manufacturers.
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