As widely reported in today’s media, Ai Group and a broad coalition of business, environment, social and other groups have released joint principles for climate policy. This grouping, the Australian Climate Roundtable, represents a recognition that while the politics of…
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The Australian Industry Group has urged Senators to reject further changes to the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive, which are due for a vote in the Senate this week, writing to and speaking with Senators to ensure they understand…
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Just as lengthy journeys define the work of Australia’s road transport drivers, so too has the ‘long haul’ become an appropriate metaphor for the debate concerning their rates of pay. Ai Group has been heavily involved on behalf of members…
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Did you know that people who take the drug Ice (Methamphetamine) are more likely to be in the paid workforce? And work in construction, transport or hospitality? Since 2010 the frequency of ice usage in the community, as well as…
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What do you look for when recruiting tertiary graduates to your business? Ai Group’s 2014 survey of workforce development needs found that graduates who fit with the business culture were most favoured by the greatest percentage of member companies (35%)….
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With the apparent imminent conclusion of the long negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) at hand, Australian business is clear eyed about the potential impacts – hugely positive for some and deeply concerning for others – of Australia’s growing free trade agenda….
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There is growing concern about the comparatively low standing of leadership and management of Australia’s enterprises – and Innes Willox says the time to act is now. The evidence, from both academic research and business surveys, shows that workplaces with…
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While much attention to date has focused on flexible work for women, particularly those with young children, recent data shows that men also value being able to work flexibly. The Australian Workplace Relations Study – First Findings Report, published by the…
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When we talk about the opportunities and issues with driving growth in the digital economy in Australia, it is sometimes easy to forget that there are common areas of policy at an international level and opportunities that can be gained…
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