“Industry insiders” accused of massive drug importation
TWO of three people arrested in relation to a massive illicit drugs importation from Thailand were “trusted industry insiders”, the Australian Federal Police say. Three people...
Unions and business gear up for another IR battle
ANOTHER political battle over industrial relations is looming, with the federal government reintroducing its controversial Ensuring Integrity Bill into parliament. The legislation...
“National effort” required to boost economy, says Chamber
A “STRONGER national effort” is required to improve productivity, despite “modest” GDP improvement in the September quarter, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says....
Destructive ants attack Fremantle
WESTERN Australian authorities are surveying Fremantle Port and surrounds following the detection of red imported fire ants, an invasive ant species. A native to South America,...
Arrests made following drug importation attempt
TWO people have been arrested following an apparent attempt to import a large consignment of MDMA. On 31 October 2019, Australian Border Force officers at Perth Gateway Facility...
2019 Australian Export Award Winners Announced
AUSTRALIA’S top exporters were recognised at the 57th Australian Export Awards in Parliament House, Canberra this week. Thirteen businesses from around Australia were awarded for...
Infrastructure Australia Board appointments named
FOUR new members have been appointed by the Australian government to the Board of Infrastructure Australia, namely Mark Balnaves, John Fitzgerald, Marion Fulker and Graham Quirk....
HFW wins at SAMEA Awards
INTERNATIONAL law firm HFW recently won the Excellence in Maritime Law award at the Lloyd's List South Asia, Middle East and Africa awards. Judges said the award recognised a law...
ACCC consults on liner competition exemptions
A DISCUSSION paper on class exemptions from competition laws has been released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Liners providing cargo shipping services to...
ARTC makes board re-appointments
DAVID Saxelby and Jennifer Seabrook hav served on the ARTC Board since 2016 and now have been re-appointed for a further three years. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack...
Wilkie moves to ban live exports
TASMANIAN independent Andrew Wilkie has introduced another Private Members Bill in the House of Representatives aimed at winding down the live export trade. This is the fourth...
Government announces new IR paper
A NEW industrial relations paper has been announced by federal industrial relations minister and attorney-general Christian Porter. The paper is designed to look at ideas to boost...
Australia re-elected to key role with IMO
AUSTRALIA has been re-elected to Category B of International Maritime Organization following a meeting of the IMO Council in London. Deputy Prime Minister and infrastructure...
Indian market too big to ignore says roundtable
A BUSINESS roundtable including exporters has provided advice about how business and government can work together to expand Australia’s trade with India. India is an agricultural...
ABF & Indian Coast Guard exercises hailed a success
THE Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaurya was in Australia to engage in a range of exercises, activities and information sharing with Australian Border Force officers from Maritime...
