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Chemicals and petroleum markets rise significantly in November

Wednesday 02 December 2009

The fabricated metal products, and chemicals, petroleum and coal products markets recorded significant rises in activity in November 2009, according to the Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI).


CPRS will impose on Australian industry: Ai Group

Thursday 26 November 2009

The "imposition" of the Government's proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), which is also called the emissions trading scheme (ETS), will transform the Australian economy and will impose significant cost burdens for Australia industry, the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) said.


Skills initiative well targeted: Ai Group

Monday 09 November 2009

The Government’s promise to support 11,000 training places for students and professionals seeking a career in the Australian industry is 'well targeted' and 'timely', according to Australian Industry Group chief executive, Heather Ridout.


Construction industry continues to fall, engineering hit hard

Monday 07 September 2009

Business in the Australian construction industry declined in August 2009, but at a rate slower than the previous month, posing hope that the industry is on the rise, according to the Industry Group/Housing Industry Australian Performance of Construction Index (PCI).


Engineering employers vote, EEASA joins Ai Group

Monday 13 July 2009

The Engineering Employers Association South Australia (EEASA) will merge with the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), allowing EEASA access to Ai Group’s Australia-wide industry resources.


Manufacturing decline eases again in June, bringing hope

Wednesday 01 July 2009

Once again, the Australian manufacturing industry has reported contracting business for the last month, however the pace of decline has again eased, bringing hope to manufacturing and process control communities.


Engineering construction grows after 10 months of contraction

Friday 05 June 2009

Engineering construction activity has posted its first growth in almost a year, representing a slowing of the Australian Industry Group – Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) for the first time in 14 months.


Manufacturing on the rise after six months of losses

Monday 01 June 2009

The Australian PMI (Performance of Manufacturing Index) rose last month for the first time since last year, easing decline in the sector for by 7.4 points up to 37.5.


Paid maternity leave positive for Industry: Ai Group

Monday 11 May 2009

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has backed the possibility of a paid maternity leave scheme for the forthcoming Federal Budget, claiming it recommends the reform to clear up superannuation discrepancies.


Manufacturing falls again for 11th consecutive month

Monday 04 May 2009

Australian manufacturing industry output fell again to a new record low during April, representing the 11th such loss for the industry in under a year.


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