Skills Announcement Positive First Step
Today's announcement by Federal Minister Chris Evans, to target the building and construction industry with training and development assistance recognises the immediate and growing need for skills development to meet Australia's future demand for trades people.
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Cut Rates Now, Says HIA
The Reserve Bank of Australia should cut interest rates now to avoid confidence and activity spiralling lower, says the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia's residential building industry.
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New Home Lending Remains in the Doldrums
New home lending was down marginally in June giving little hope for anything but a weak outlook for residential home building, says the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia's home building industry.
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VIC govt slams federal home star energy rating scheme
Victoria's coalition government has attacked federal plans that will reportedly see compulsory energy star ratings for ...
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Gillard still wants carbon tax despite economic turmoil
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is committed to introducing the carbon tax despite global economic turmoil and calls from ...
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Manufacturing sector needs help, says Coca-Cola head
The economy is growing below its trend rate and continues to lose momentum, the National Australia Bank's monthly business ...
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NAB business survey shows economic growth slowing
Australia is lagging behind other developed countries in harnessing the internet for business and needs to catch up, the ...
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