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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Everything you need to create, convert and edit PDF Files The Portable Document Format, PDF, has become nearly as important as Microsoft Word and Power Point for business users, which is why Nuance has developed a range of products with one purpose – to deliver "better PDF for Business." Click here for more info, or […]
PitchFest is an opportunity for entrepreneurial SMEs of up to 100 employees to showcase their businesses, make their pitch to a panel of leading industry experts from across Australia and be judged the Most Investment Ready Company. The aim of PitchFest is to encourage SMEs to address the important issues on which investors focus in […]
The Future of Australian Workplace Relations – 5th September 2007 On 5 September 2007 ARA will host an important one day conference at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – Olympic Room, on the future of Australian workplace relations. Members will hear from key decision makers and players in the current industrial relations debate. The Minister for Employment and […]
A $5 billion proposal to build a tunnel linking the M4 motorway to Sydney Airport and Port Botany has been welcomed by the Sydney Chamber of Commerce. "The project would tackle the economic cost of congestion head on," said Patrick Forsythe, Executive Director of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce. "An infrastructure project of this scale […]
Three new tools have been released by the Australian Tax Office to help businesses owners understand and meet their tax and super obligations. Available free from the Tax Office website (www.ato.gov.au) the tools are designed to take less than 15 minutes, guiding users through a series of questions, and delivering an online report at the […]
