An easy solution to worker permits
The Australian Industry Group has called on the Victorian State Government to allow the current worker permits being used by industry to be extended into the second period of lockdown.
WA leading Australia’s COVID-19 economic recovery
Western Australia’s economy is continuing to bounce back solidly behind its hard border, with new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released showing 88 per cent of jobs in the State lost due to COVID-19 were recovered by August 22 2020.
Australian PCI®: Construction industry slump continues into August 2020
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell by 4.8 points to 37.9 in August 2020, with the pace of decline in business conditions worsening again after a pause in July (readings below 50 points indicate contraction in activity,…
Australia’s best-selling car is a Toyota hybrid
Toyota has made automotive history in Australia with its hybrid RAV4 SUV topping the local industry sales chart in August 2020.
Australian PBI: Business conditions slump again in August 2020
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Business Index (Australian PBI) fell by 2.1 points to 42.6 in August (2020), pointing to a further contraction in activity and at a faster pace than in July as renewed activity restrictions and border closures took effect (results…
Major reports on Australia’s energy future
The release of two reports by the Energy Security Board (ESB) and the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) into the future of the National Electricity Market has been welcomed by Energy Networks Australia.
Australian PSI®: Melbourne lockdown contributes to services decline in August 2020
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Services Index (Australian PSI®) fell by 1.5 points to 42.5 points in August 2020 (seasonally adjusted), indicating a further contraction in activity and at a faster pace than in July 2020 (results below 50 points indicate contraction, with…
Retail rises in July 2020, but uncertainty ahead as Australia plunges into recession
There was a solid rise in retail sales in July 2020, however the National Retail Association (NRA) has warned that the sector remains braced for an uncertain time ahead as Australia plunges into its first recession since 1991.
Cyber Security NSW investigates drivers license data breach
Investigations by Cyber Security NSW into an apparent data breach of scanned NSW driver licences has confirmed a commercial entity is responsible.
Agile manufacturers create new ventilator industry
Victoria’s world-leading manufacturers have created a ventilator production industry from scratch with Ballarat’s Gekko Systems to start making the country’s first Australian-designed machines within weeks.
2 in 3 Aussies will spend more online than in-store over the next 12 months
While pandemic-related closures and social distancing restrictions have had a devastating impact on shopping centres and street shops, new research suggests the eCommerce sector will remain strong. Two-thirds (65 per cent) of Aussies say they will shop more online than in-store in the next 12…
Facebook’s aggressive threats reveal it cares more about its bottom line than fighting misinformation
Facebook’s aggressive response to the federal government’s move to force big tech to pay for Australian news stories reveals just how out of touch big tech has become, says Responsible Technology Australia.