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Tesla powerpacks help Queensland firm go off grid
First 5000 | April 28, 2018Linked Group Services, a firm which provides renewable energy solutions in North Queensland, has decided to lead by example and beat high energy prices by going fully off-grid.
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Anti-dumping laws are disguised protectionism
David Leyonhjelm | April 28, 2018Australia is in no position to criticise Donald Trump’s steel tariffs when our own anti-dumping laws are just as protectionist.
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Asia-Pacific enterprises lead global digital disruption
First 5000 | April 27, 2018Companies in the Asia-Pacific region are embracing digital disruption to a greater extent than their counterparts in the rest of the developed world.
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Second round of funds to boost Queensland manufacturers
First 5000 | April 27, 2018Queensland manufacturers can now apply for grants of up to $2.5 million to improve their business thanks to the second round of the State Government’s $40 million Made in Queensland program.
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New technology set to transform pensions and safety
First 5000 | April 27, 2018The latest study from CSIRO’s Data61, produced in partnership with Safe Work Australia, argues that new technologies and ways of working will challenge traditional health and safety regulation and workers’ compensation.
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The ABCs of economic impact in defence: a case study
Rob Bourke | April 26, 2018Tracing the economic impact of building six Collins-class submarines in Australia offers insights into the likely boost to industry of the Government’s ambitious defence plans.
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Good news for global trade amid rising tensions
Maurice Obstfeld | April 26, 2018The global economy continues to show broad-based growth, however the prospect of trade conflict is a threatening cloud on the horizon.
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How to write a business proposal… that succeeds
Robin Hastings | April 26, 2018Companies wanting to present an idea to a prospective partner or to take advantage of an opportunity in the market often make one of three simple mistakes.
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Government silos hamper regional development
Andrew Beer | April 25, 2018All too often Australian state and federal governments don’t work in concert with each other and the resulting cross-jurisdictional barriers are hampering regional economic development.
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The power of planning
Stephen Barnes | April 25, 2018Few small businesses – and only a minority of medium-sized firms – have a proper strategic plan, or any plan at all for that matter. So why should you have a plan for your company?
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Outcomes from the ASEAN Summit
Trevor Wilson | April 24, 2018The Australia–ASEAN summit in Sydney in March was a rare opportunity for Malcolm Turnbull to dominate media headlines on its own terms, but what, if anything, came out of it?
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Aussie fashion’s safety shame
First 5000 | April 24, 2018On the eve of the fifth anniversary of the tragic Rana Plaza factory collapse, leading Australian clothing brands that have stubbornly and shamefully refused to sign a critical safety accord are being urged to live up to their responsibilities.
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The Defence Industrial Capability Plan takes two steps forward
Michael Shoebridge | April 24, 2018The newly announced Defence Capability Plan offers an advance in policy and transparency. However its real effectiveness will have to be judged by metrics and data published by Defence in years to come.
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Defence must serve Australia’s national and economic interests
David Fawcett | April 23, 2018While jobs aren’t the primary determinant of procurement decisions, they should be a consideration. Once identified, the national interest is served by using all available means, including domestic procurement programs and support for exports, to enhance and sustain them.
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Sensing a serious problem
Kate Murray | April 23, 2018New wearable technology can help people working in physically demanding jobs in harsh environments monitor their own wellbeing, and potentially, save lives.