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US steel tariffs will hurt Australia more indirectly

By Scott French Just one day after the US Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated the Trump Administration’s Liberation Day tariffs of between 10 percent and 50
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Push to localise supply chains a risk to global GDP

Global moves to on-shore manufacturing and production could undermine, rather than strengthen, supply chain resilience, according to the OECD. In its latest Supply Chain
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Miners lead 8.6 percent drop in company profits

The profits of Australian mining companies fell by almost 30 percent last financial year, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. ABS Head of
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3D printer signature to ensure supply chain integrity

A unique “fingerprint” has been discovered in individual pieces of 3D printed material which could enhance supply chain integrity in the additive manufacturing
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OECD warns of a surge in global steel excess

The rising global excess of steel has promoted a warning form the world’s largest economic organisation. The latest OECD Steel Outlook report has urged countries to
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Don’t wait for Government to drive productivity gains

Businesses need to tackle Australia’s productivity issues head-in and not wait for a Government response to the crisis. That was the message Queensland finance leaders
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$25m funding milestone for Sunshine Coast start-up

A Sunshine Coast start-up, focussed on supporting business innovation, has reached a major funding milestone. Strategic capital firm Advanced, founded by former Coolum
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Mandatory furniture warnings for Australian suppliers

Australian furniture suppliers are now required to provide safety warnings about the dangers of toppling furniture. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
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Borrowing costs continue to impact State economies

Queensland’s economy has slipped in the rankings compared to other Australian states. The Sunshine State has lost its second placing to Victoria in the latest CommSec
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Cowboys ride in to boost women in manufacturing

The North Queensland Cowboys rugby league club has joined a campaign to encourage more women to join the manufacturing industry. Queensland Manufacturing Minister Dale
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