Industry News
A new report released by the Federal Government’s Climate Commission has concluded that climate change was partially to blame for the ‘angry summer’ seen over the last few months.
ACMA puts fine print to the sword
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has launched its new Critical Information Summaries, which provides consuemrs with two pages of essential information about a telecommunications product or service.
Indigenous health improving finds report
The overall health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is improving, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Grants to fund energy investigation
The Universities of Queensland (UQ), Sydney, Newcastle and New South Wales have been awarded a $3.3 million CSIRO grant to investigate the most economically efficient energy network of Australia’s future.
Reforms will save billions says Queensland
Queensland Minister for Energy, Mark McArdle, has said that energy market reforms currently being developed will save the State’s suppliers billions of dollars.
Queensland seeking code feedback
The Queensland Government has announced it is seeking industry feedback on guidelines for the building and construction code of practice in a bid to prevent unnecessary time delays and cost blow-outs on major infrastructure projects.
Report finds housing shortage
A new report released by the National Housing Supply Council (NHSC) has concluded that Australia continues to be dogged by an on-going housing shortage and chronic affordability issues.
HIA releases Trades Report
The Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) Trades Report for the December 2012 quarter has painted a gloomy picture of the residential construction sector.
Vodafone announces Kingston expansion
Embattled telco Vodafone has announced plans to create up to 750 new jobs at its Kingston call centre in Tasmania.
Coalition would demolish NBN: Conroy
A Coalition Government would demolish the National Broadband Network, according to Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy.
Signs of life in Australian manufacturing
The Australian manufacturing sector has posted some ‘tentative signs of improvement’ according to the latest report released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
Ex-News Corp exec to take up Bauer role
Tony Kendall has been named the new Director of Sales for the Bauer Media group.
NAB announces China agreement
The NAB has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Development Bank (CDB) that will allow for greater collaboration between the two companies.
New head honcho for Metcash
Metcash has announced the appointment of Ian Morrice as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, replacing outgoing Chief Andrew Reitzer, who will step down at the end of June.
New CFO for Rio
London-based mining giant Rio Tinto has announced the appointment of Chris Lynch as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, replacing outgoing CFO Guy Elliot in mid-April this year.
Queensland calls for Gonski scrapping
The Queensland Government has upped the ante over the debate over school funding, calling for the Federal Government to scrap the Gonski reform package and “butt out” of education.
Future Fund backs away from tobacco
The Future Fund Board of Guardians have announced its decision to de-invest from primary producers of tobacco producers from its investment portfolio.
Queensland continues war on green tape
The Queensland Government has proudly continued to persecute its so called ‘war on green tape’ but announcing two new initiatives it says will put money back into the pockets of thousands of the state’s small businesses.
Government launches large company tax consultation
The Federal Government has released a consultation paper on the three-year process to reforming the timing of company tax payments by large companies.
Government to streamline financial services advice
The Federal Government has announced plans to enable accountants to offer a wide range of services through regulations to replace the accountant’s licensing exemption with a limited Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).
Experian launches Australian bureau
Global information services giant Experian has launched its first consumer credit bureau in Australia, providing credit reports to financial institutions, telecommunication and utility providers.