The Senate's rejection of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) this week will compound 'uncertainty for business', according to Australian Industry Group chief executive, Heather Ridout.
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).
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.
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.
Manufacturing activity rose in Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria throughout October, representing the third consecutive month activity in the industry has risen, according to the Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index
It is imperative for industry to become involved in negotiations about the Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), according to a document from the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of a $100 million Jobs Fund allocation, saying it is a “well targeted and timely measure which will boost apprenticeship commencements."
The chemicals, petroleum and coal products sectors recorded significant rises in activity in September 2009, and the entire manufacturing industry gained momentum after various months of decline, according to the latest Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
Manufacturing slowdown in Australia is showing signs of stabilising for the third month in a row, according to the seasonally-adjusted Australian Industry Group – PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
The Ai Group South Australia Branch Council had its first monthly council meeting this week, which represents the first since the merger between Ai Group and the Engineering Employers Association South Australia (EEASA) on 1st July 2009.