National employer association Ai Group has called on Australian governments to consider wage support mechanisms in response to escalating impacts of the coronavirus.
Ai Group CEO Innes Willox said Australia
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Essential services “vital” for manufacturers
Goods and services for food production and hygiene are no less important than the industries that support and distribute them, and it is “vital” that they are able to operate, Ai Group CEO Innes Willox
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Manufacturers to benefit from government stimulus packages
Retail sales are expected to boost for machine and equipment manufacturers under the federal government’s $1.3 billion stimulus package, Ai Group CEO Innes Willox said.
The extension of instant asset
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Ai Group issues statement on local shipbuilding capacity
The Ai Group has issued a statement suggesting a review of the Australian Industry Capability (AIC) program, in light of Naval Group’s announcement that it was investigating Australian industry capabilities
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December PMI shows impact of economy on manufacturing
The performance of the Australian manufacturing sector improved slightly in December, but remained in negative territory.
December was the second month in a row of contraction in the Australian manufacturing
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RBA figures point to productivity challenges
The jittery national economy has led to a downturn in manufacturing productivity.
In the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Statement on Monetary Policy, the bank outlined how GDP and employment levels
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Using innovative approaches to deliver value for money through outcomes-based procurement
Thinking about outcomes when supplying can lead to innovation, explains Innes Willox, CEO of Ai Group.
Outcomes-based procurement has attracted significant attention over recent years both
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Food and beverage keeps manufacturing positive
The Australian manufacturing sector has remained in positive territory for the month of October, with the Australian Industry Group Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) coming in at 51.6.
This
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Industry placements found to improve job outcomes
The benefit of industry-based work experience for students has been reconfirmed via a new report from CSIRO Data61’s Ribit.
Ribit, a platform which connects tertiary students with jobs in the digital,
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Australian winners and losers in US China trade war
The trade war between the US and China presents both challenges and opportunities for Australian businesses, writes Innes Willox.
While it is often said there are no winners in a trade
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Australia bucks global manufacturing downturn
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a dreary global outlook for the world economy, and the fate of manufacturing lies at the heart of future projections.
Noting that slowdowns in manufacturing
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Employment and new orders drive positive PMI
The Australian manufacturing sector has picked up again after a run of slower months, rising 1.6 points in the September Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
Employment and new orders rose,
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Bluescope to invest a billion in US production
Australian steelmaker, Bluescope Steel, has announced that it will invest almost $1 billion in its Ohio, US steel mill, North Star.
Bluescope will expand its US production facilities by 40 per cent, and
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IoT value untapped while cyber security threats grow
Australian businesses are beginning to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, yet cyber threats remain an impediment. Innes Willox explains.
Australian industry is currently
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Australia PMI recovery slows in May
The Australian Industry Group’s (Ai Group) Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) has remained in expansionary territory at 52.7 points in May. It marks the 33rd consecutive month
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Australian PMI: Two years of uninterrupted expansion in manufacturing
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) climbed 2.3 points to 59.0 in September, indicating faster growth across the manufacturing sector and extending
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Ai Group’s new report reveals major skill gaps
A new report released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has identified critical skill issues facing Australian businesses, with 75 per cent of employers reporting skill shortages and 99 per
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Victoria’s renewable push gets positive response from industry
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has welcomed the Victorian government’s decision to increase renewable power generation targets in the state to lower power prices.
Yesterday, the Victorian
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Manufacturing rebounds in August despite drought impacts
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) climbed 4.7 points to 56.7 in August, indicating faster growth across the manufacturing sector.
Ai Group Chief
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Business groups voice concern over NEG decision
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s decision to dump emission reduction targets from the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) has been criticised by the business groups, saying the move can destroy any
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