#Industry
Meet the Ministers who are going to drive industry, finance, and small business
“This is an exciting team, a team which is overflowing with talent,” PM Anthony Albanese has said about his new cabinet and ministry.
Increased stress, prioritising diversity and inclusion: New report shows state of HR industry a year on from COVID
Digital Recruiting Company HireVue has published a new study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australia’s hiring industry.
The last week in review
The top news snippets of the week.
Cryptocurrency column: The key to investor confidence in Cryptocurrencies
How to gain investor’s confidence in cryptocurrency.
ACCC targets misleading organic claims
FMCG company allegedly ‘misleads’ consumers.
Digital grants amongst recommendations to help SMEs against overseas, online competitors
A parliamentary committee chaired by ex-Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce has made six recommendations to the Federal Government to help small businesses compete against overseas, internet-based firms marketing to Australian consumers. In its report into the impact of global, internet-based competition on local businesses, the Innovation, Industry, Science and Resources Committee recommended the creation of a […]
Businesses safer in cyberspace thanks to $50 million boost into cyber security
Australian businesses will benefit from increased cyber security through the implementation of a new industry-led cyber security Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), which will receive $50 million in government funding over the next seven years. The funding will leverage more than $89 million from the 25 industry, research and government partners. Assistant Minister for Industry, Innovation […]
Most of Australia’s industries saw employment numbers rise in the last two years
13 out the 19 industries covered recorded a rise in employment numbers, with Arts and Recreational Services taking a big lead.
Manufacturing sector continues improvement
Australia’s manufacturers are seeing improving conditions, according to the latest ACCI-Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends.
Five things to look for in a cloud partner
Being able to deliver the best cloud service, at the lowest cost with high reliability and guaranteed security is not as simple as packing up your servers and shifting them to a data centre.
Major construction expected to continue decline
The value of turnover to be sourced from major construction work is forecast to drop by 4.3 per cent by the end of 2015, with a further decline of 1.7 per cent expected to be seen in 2016.
Nurses great, car salesmen not so much: Survey
92 per cent of Australians aged 14 and over consider the nursing profession to be the most ethical and honest of professions, while those in the business of selling cars remain the least trusted.
Japan trade deal to benefit Aussie SMEs
Japan’s new trade deal with Australia promises billions of dollars of economic benefits for both nations. How can Australian SMEs take advantage? Read on…
Australia-Japan FTA begins today
The Australia-Japan Free Trade Agreement has come into effect today, providing businesses with the opportunity to increase trade in goods and services with less investment restrictions.
Government claims Korea-Australia FTA will benefit SMEs
The Australian Government says SMEs are to benefit from the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA), which officially entered into force today.
Australian seafood industry to benefit from FTA
The Australian seafood industry is to benefit from the China Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed yesterday, according to the Seafood Trade Advisory Group (STAG).
Australia and China finalise FTA negotiations
The Abbott Government has concluded free trade negotiations with China, a move the Federal Government says will boost Australia’s economy by $18 billion.
Red tape cuts to deliver $83.5 million saving for industry
Australian industry is set to save $83.5 million per year thanks to the Australian Government’s red tape reduction.
Tasmanian jobless told to pick fruit
Government Senate leader Eric Abetz says unemployed young Tasmanians should not be subsidised by working Australians and instead take up work as fruit pickers.
NBN business consultation: Have your say
The NBN panel of experts is seeking views from industry, the public and businesses about the regulatory framework for broadband into the future.
Salary survey indicates market confidence
The Australian job market is set for a year of confidence as most industries show signs of improvement.
Average salary dipped $3k in 2013
A review by SEEK has shown that 63 per cent of industries in Australia have offered job seekers higher salaries in 2013, however not all industries and employees are better off. While a large proportion of industries experienced salary increases, some also incurred a decrease in the last year. The average salary advertised on SEEK […]
Flying or failing: industry sectors set for success in 2014
There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to business success, however economists and trend watchers concur that some sectors have greater potential for prosperity in 2014 than others.
Customer satisfaction levels dire in 10 key industries
Negative reviews are there for all to see, and can be a sure-fire turnoff for otherwise green customers.