Industry News

Australian expertise will be used to develop Mozambique’s mining and resource sector following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The Federal Government has announced the formation of the new Immigration Health Advisory Group (IHAG) that will be responsible for providing independent health advice to asylum seekers and newly settled humanitarian entrants.

Brutal cutbacks in spending in the engineering industry has seen the sector plummet to post-GFC conditions, according to consultancy industry specialist Consult Australia.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it has granted collective bargaining rights to a cabal of coal producers for access to the new coal terminal at Dudgeon Point, and with Aurizon Network for access to rail infrastructure for transport to the terminal.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) has tracked a significant rebound in the amount of contributions made to APRA regulated superannuation funds in the December 2012 quarter.

The value of the country’s funds under management has hit $2 trillion for the first time, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Despite the continuing fall of variable home loan rates, demand for fixed home loan has continued to grow.

The Federal Government has welcomed news that the country now has record numbers of ankle biters enrolled in pre-school.

Local pharmaceutical supplier Pharmaxis has announced the appointment of Gary Phillips as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Minerals and resources explorer Magnetic Resources has announced the appointment of Gavin Fletcher as the company’s new Executive Director, and Ben Donovan as the new company secretary, with immediate effect.

QBE Insurance has advised the South Australian Government that it will be withdrawing from the Building Indemnity Insurance (BII) market from the beginning of July.

The National Australia Bank has announced a substantial technology and strategy update, outlining key changes to its organisational structure, operating model and executive suite.

The Federal Government has introduced an amended National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill before Parliament, which it says addresses feedback from consultations with people with disability, their families and carers, and the states and territories.

The Federal Government has tabled legislation before Parliament detailing the gender equality reporting requirements of employers.

A new analysis released by the Federal Government has found that the NAPLAN and Low SES Schools programs have increased the number of students achieving at or above national minimum standards.

The Federal Government has announced a $12.4 million program to improve the quality of university training and preparation for future maths and science pedagogues.

Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 5.4 per cent in February, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft report on the final access determination (FAD) for the declared wholesale ADSL service that will seek to regulate the prices that Telstra can charge retailers for accessing key infrastructure.

The Independent Local Government Review Panel has announced it is nearing the end of the second round of consultations with councils and key stakeholders, with the final draft findings due for release in April.

The Queensland Government has announced the formation of an $80 million 'betterment' fund aimed at ending the 'madness of replacing vulnerable infrastructure'  with replicas that are destroyed in flooding.