Industry News

  Industry Welcomes Kickstart Extension
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has applauded the announcement by the federal government that the Apprentice Kickstart Initiative will be extended to 30 April.

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  Residential Construction Being Left Behind
Today’s GDP figures show some upturn in the residential construction industry, but further policy action is required to ensure a sustainable new home building recovery, said the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.

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  No relief in sight for firms from 'relentless' Aust dollar
Australian firms are unlikely to get any relief from the relentless strength of the local dollar any time soon, particularly ...

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  Building sector shows signs of recovery in February
Australian construction sector activity posted its strongest result in almost three years, helped by strong results in ...

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  'More needed' from big business to break glass ceiling
Businesses need to focus on pay equality and overcoming gender bias, as well as family friendly policies, to get more ...

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  Govts overspending 'by more than $60 billion a year'
Governments across Australia are overspending by more than $60 billion a year, posing a risk of higher taxation, more debt ...

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  Businesses shelved hiring plans for 1H of 2013: survey
Australian businesses have shelved plans to hire new staff or make significant investments in the first half of 2013.

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