Archived News for Industry Professionals - December, 2012
The largest ever official Italian delegation to visit Australia has landed in country to explore infrastructure investment opportunities.
NSW review of rail access begins
The New South Wales Government has called for industry feedback for the first review of the current NSW Rail Access Regime – the regulatory framework which enables third party passenger and freight operators to use the State’s rail network.
SAFC unveils key infrastructure projects
The South Australian Freight Council (SAFC) has called for the South Australian Government to immediately investigate the viability of introducing toll roads to assist in funding of a number of key transport infrastructure projects vital to the State’s growth.
Government announces funding for Defence logistics bases
The Federal Government has welcomed Parliament’s approval of a $752 million upgrade of Defence logistics bases around Australia.
Manufacturing continues freefall
The country’s manufacturing sector is continuing to struggle, with an ongoing fall in new orders keeping the industry in the red this November, according to the latest Australian Industry Group’s (AI Group) latest Australian Perfoemrnace of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI).
New home sales bounce
New home sales have recorded a bounce following a protracted weak period mid this year, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
Queensland outlines VET vision
The Queensland Government has outlined its planned revitalisation of the State’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.