The 2015-16 Federal Budget has delivered a tax break for small businesses, money to promote trade and encouragement of foreign investment.
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Five business priorities for next federal government
In a new Ai Group survey, industrial relations reform, cutting red tape and regulatory burdens and implementing tax reform are ranked as the top business policy priorities.
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Should Australia’s manufacturing future be nuclear?
Could the fabrication of nuclear fuel elements or fuel rods used in nuclear power generation plants, replace our current export of yellowcake?
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Budget 2013-14: Too optimistic about future growth says Ai Group
The Budget fails to introduce much-needed new measures to boost innovation and productivity says Australian Industry Group.
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Industry calls for SmartICT approach
The ICT industry contributes as much to Australia’s economy as the mining sector and only marginally less than the manufacturing and finance sectors.
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Tough new standards for innovation patents will discourage abuse
Australian Government moves to ensure sufficient protection to reward inventors but not block obvious follow-on innovation.
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Suite of iPad apps to help business
Business owners will now be able to create new business, marketing and emergency plans using a suite of free iPad apps developed by the Australian Government.
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Industry opposes Victorian Government cuts to TAFE
Ai Group highlights the absurdity of the Victorian State Government's decision to cut $300 million from the Victorian TAFE system when the economy needs more skilled workers.
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Queensland companies invest in clean technology
Proteco Gold and Bundaberg Sugar have been awarded funds from the Clean Technology Investment Program.
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Manufacturing Taskforce recommends focus on opportunities in Asia
Manufacturing can prosper and grow in Australia if the sector takes advantage of emerging opportunities in the Asian region, a national report into manufacturing has found.
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