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Just 37 per cent of Australian manufacturers are taking measures that boost profit, productivity and market share, research shows.
Jobs boss says Government should water fertile ground
Business leaders have warned that there are widening gaps in employment, wage and workplace equality in labour markets worldwide.
Space mining defined for age of meteoric profit
The ASTEROIDS Act has been tabled in the US House of Representatives, seeking to define the rules for a new era of resource exploration in space.
Emails another brick in foundation of federal ICAC
There are more calls for a federal anti-corruption body to be set up, as builders’ donations continue to trouble NSW politicians.
Experts question aim of mining change
The mining tax is gone and the superannuation guarantee has been frozen, in a move seen as oddly contradictory by economic experts.
Locals like odds of Christmas casino success
Re-awakening a dormant casino could be a big win for an isolated outpost, according to a report on boosting regional economies.
Poor planning probed from several directions
Lobbying leapt into high gear this week, as parliamentary inquiries and committees for financial planning become the mode du jour.
Study shows good times are gold
Research has shown that experiences bring better value-for-money than possessions.
Uni cuts inch closer to regional necks
The contentious higher education reforms have cleared the lower house, but it will be several weeks before the government takes them to the Senate.
Abetz attacks super switch claim
Public Service Minister Eric Abetz says the Government is not using pay talks to cut wages and conditions in the public service.
Offers float as buyers court WA ports
Buyers are lining up for the first three West Australian government assets to be privatised.
Big business rails against effective change
A large section of Australia’s business community is in uproar about new competition laws, which they claim will make big businesses responsible for the finances of their competitors.
Calls to cover old power against renewable insurgence
The independent review of the Renewable Energy Target has been released, proposing a number of suggestions to reduce the cost of the scheme and its impact on the energy market.
Chocolate dollars could be withheld
The Federal Government has threatened to withdraw Cadbury’s $16 million grant, after it was revealed that the company did not explain what it would do with the money.
Commerce chief's e-hate reaches real life
The chief economist with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has been stood aside and been asked to explain himself over a series of social media comments.
Pay hit to bring 457's for less
The Federal Government is planning to let regional businesses pay foreign workers differently to locals.
Warnings over local love for shaky loans
Australian lenders are enthusiastically selling the same mortgage deals that drove the United States to economic ruin.
Bungles, leaks and lack of knowledge hurt data plans
Two stories this week suggest federal public servants may want brush up on their tech skills.
Fibre, copper, phones and figures costed for NBN
A cost-benefit analysis of National Broadband Network (NBN) plans has shown the Coalition model could deliver nine times the benefits Labor’s would have.
Capacity could be dropped in WA power struggle
The WA Government has released details of some options to end its reign as the state with the most expensive electricity.
Big spend for little gain on private path
A new study says private school might not be so beneficial.