Migrants thriving in Australia’s western workforce
Queensland’s workforce has the lowest share of migrants, when compared to any mainland state in Australia.
Analysis by employer organisation The Australian
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Will a $900m fund have any impact on productivity?
By Roy Green
Productivity is the greatest structural problem in our economy, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. He says there is “no higher priority for
Read more15 November 2024
Weekend posties back on the streets this Saturday
Australia Post will re-introduce weekend delivery from Saturday to cope with increased holiday season demand.
Executive General Manager Parcel, Post and eCommerce
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State pauses BPICs for new construction projects
The Queensland Government has paused the use of Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPICs) on new state-funded construction projects.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said
Read more14 November 2024
Scammers prompt change to tourism data collection
Australia will change the way it collects its tourism data from next year to take advantage of new technology and in response to an increase in online fraud.
Tourism
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Business travel in Brisbane jumps 20 percent
Business travel to Brisbane jumped by more than 20 percent in the past financial year.
Brisbane Economic Development Agency General Manager Tourism, Business & Major
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Diversified Brisbane inner-city generates $32.5 billion
Brisbane’s Arts scene has bounced back from its COVID-induced doldrums, as a new report reveals a more buoyant and diversified inner-city.
The Committee for
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Holiday’s over for misleading NDIS advertising
Misleading advertising targeting National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants has prompted a warning from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Read more13 November 2024
Tourists seek First Nations experiences in record numbers
First Nations tourism hit record highs last financial year, with both international and domestic numbers soaring past pre-pandemic highs.
The latest Tourism Research
Read more13 November 2024
Chinese electric buses bound for Brisbane
Chinese electric buses will be assembled in Brisbane, following the opening of a new facility at Eagle Farm.
In a statement, Austrade said China-based company Yutong
Read more13 November 2024