Tag: Australian Industry Group
Strong Aussie dollar continues to pressure manufacturing sector in March
The Australian manufacturing sector continues to take a beating from the high Australian dollar as the industry records a contraction in activity for the...
Business leaders call on Labour to scrap the Carbon Tax
Four of Australia’s leading business groups have teamed up to call on the Senate to act quickly and repel the Carbon Tax.
Representatives from the...
Australian manufacturing contraction eases in February
Contraction in the Australian manufacturing sector has eased in February as the industry saw an improvement in production levels and new orders, according to...
Rising gas prices push manufacturers to shift from gas to coal
At least two manufacturers are considering switching from direct gas supplies to coal as an energy source to avoid paying steep prices for gas,...
Global manufacturing ends 2013 on a positive note
Worldwide manufacturing ended 2013 on a strong note as major exporters like the United States, Japan and Germany all saw demand pick up last...
Australian manufacturing reverts back to contraction at the end of 2013
The Australian manufacturing sector has ended 2013 in the red as the latest Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) from the Australian Industry Group (AI...
Industry and state governments issue strong words on Holden closure
Industry groups and the Premiers of Victoria and South Australia have expressed their anguish following the news that Holden will cease its manufacturing operations...
Aussie manufacturing activity slides back into contraction in November
Australian manufacturing activity has slipped back in November according to the latest Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) from the Australian Industry Group (AI Group).
The...
AI Group report reveals widespread use of non-conforming products in building and construction sectors
A new research conducted by the Australian Industry Group revealed that there is widespread use of non-conforming products which do not meet regulatory, Australian or industry...
Abbott introduces carbon tax repeal bill backed by support from industry groups
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has introduced the bill to repeal the carbon tax in the Parliament, marking the first major piece of legislation from...
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Beyond Insights: Building trust into digital transformation technologies
Digital transformation technologies are experiencing a gold rush in the manufacturing industry, not just in Australia but beyond. However, amid this surge in cutting-edge tech and automation processes, a fundamental element remains crucial: trust.
