The proposal to cut back on eligibility for the Research and Development Tax Incentive is not only poor policy – it cuts against the Government’s more general policy objectives and priorities. If enacted, this Bill will reduce spending on innovation…
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The Australian economy needs to find significant new drivers of growth. As the mining investment boom fades and commodity prices retreat, we are struggling to achieve the rebalancing that is so clearly required. The recovery in housing construction has been…
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A decision of a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission in the DP World Anti-bullying case has highlighted the need for employers to implement clear policies on the acceptable use of social media sites like Facebook by their employees….
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The more observant among you may have noticed some recent changes to Ai Group’s ‘branding’. Just as the launch of this Blog has signified new directions for our organisation in terms of our communications with our membership, so too does…
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The ACCC’s recent national recall of installed electrical cable provided a timely reminder of the impacts non-conforming products can have on safety, industry sustainability, productivity and long-term asset values. With an estimated 40,000 homes and businesses affected, conservative estimates place…
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Ai Group regularly fields enquiries from members who have employed overseas workers on 457 visas but subsequently experience unforeseen shortfalls in business activity. So what are the implications of redundancy in the case of 457 visa holders? Firstly, if the…
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