The Labor Party has pledged to invest up to $100 million in a network of centres to foster innovation in Australian manufacturing businesses if it wins government. Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd says five centres will be established in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Tasmania and one already operating in Queensland will be linked to the […]
Is your organisation committed to the recruitment and employment of Aboriginal people? Do you operate a successful Aboriginal business? Does your organisation engage Aboriginal people in Government contracts? Nominations are now open in the following categories: EMPLOYMENT1. Private/Aboriginal Community Employer2. NSW Public Sector Agency3. NSW Local Council4. Aboriginal Employment Co-ordinator (Individual) BUSINESS1. Kaoall Business (operating […]
The decision to erect a five kilometer fence and close major roads in the Sydney CBD during the APEC Summit is an essential security measure, according to the Sydney Chamber of Commerce. "The fence is a tough but necessary security measure," said Patricia Forsythe, Executive Director of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce. "We have been […]
Regulations to boost transparency in the Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code) and increase the quality and timeliness of information provided to franchisees were tabled in Parliament today. These changes follow the review by Graeme Matthews of the disclosure provisions of the Code. It focussed on improving the 'up-front' information provided to current and prospective […]
The Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) has today launched the new National Online Statistics Interactive System(NOSI), enabling the public to access workers’ compensation statistics from 1997-98 to 2004-05. The new NOSI combines two previous versions of the system and includes standardised data on Australia’s occupational health and safety (OHS) performance over the past eight […]
Sydney’s crisp winter has taken its toll on employees, with come companies reporting up to 20 per cent of their workforce has been absent due to the flu and colds. "We’re urging Sydneysiders to be vigilant about preventing the spread of coughs and colds," said Patricia Forsythe, Executive Director of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce. […]
Reports of plummeting home affordability highlight the need to reform the planning system, according to the Sydney Chamber of Commerce. "With housing construction in Sydney at near 1950s levels, we need to act now before a generation is priced out of the great Australian dream," Mrs Forsythe said. "When it comes to reform, we need […]
One Australian business that’s taken innovative steps to develop their exports is aussieBum. It’s the cheeky Australian brand taking on the global market for men’s fashion, from the bottom up. Founder, Sean Ashby, is so confident of ongoing success he believes it’ll be the next Quicksilver or Victoria’s Secret on the scale of world brands. […]
Wading through the various state and federal government grants available can be a challenge for any business, whether it's a small start-up, seasoned company or a well-established enterprise. Fortunately, there are steps any business can take to determine if a particular government grant suits the organisation. First, it's important to understand that most government grants […]
With one of the fastest processors, spacious storage and powerful multimedia tools, the Xda Atom Life lets you be the master of work and play. Until the November 20, get the Xda Atom Life with a Bluetooth Headset (XA-04) at the special price of $1,229 (incl GST). Not good enough? Here are more reasons why you […]
