Tag: productivity

Manufacturing businesses in Victoria are facing rising financial pressure from increasing land tax obligations, with the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) saying the changes are redirecting funds that could otherwise be used for investment and productivity across the state’s manufacturing sector.

The Australian Industry Group has warned that the nation’s economic recovery is faltering amid ongoing weakness in the private sector, underscoring the need for urgent policy reforms to stimulate investment and productivity.

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has called for a significant overhaul of the country’s research and development (R&D) system, warning that Australia risks falling behind if commercialisation and productivity outcomes are not prioritised in future reforms.

A new discussion paper has been released by the panel leading a landmark examination of Australia's research and development (R&D) system, highlighting concerns over the nation’s diminishing R&D investment and its economic implications. 

The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) has expressed support for the Federal Government’s strategic review of Australia’s research and development (R&D) sector, aiming to enhance productivity and drive economic growth. 

The Tasmanian Government has unveiled a new funding initiative aimed at bolstering the state’s advanced manufacturing sector, with grants of up to $20,000 now available to support local businesses in enhancing productivity and growth.

Australia’s manufacturing sector is experiencing a significant technological revolution, driven by advancements aimed at enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and global competitiveness.

ARM Hub, Australia's leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and design-for-manufacture innovation services, has received news of funding allocated to support companies in the adoption and management of AI.

The Productivity Commission has unveiled a report shedding light on Australia's productivity decline, with labour productivity experiencing a sharp downturn in the 2022-23 period.

In the ongoing discourse surrounding artificial intelligence, recent findings from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have suggested that implementing social robots in commercial environments may encounter reduced resistance.