5 June 2014 Australian Associated Press The federal government will next week release a blueprint for the development of northern Australia. The coalition at the 2013 election promised to produce a white […]
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Article – Aluminium industry at "crisis point" due to carbon tax, RET
30 May 2014 Brent Balinski Australian Mining The peak lobby group for the country’s aluminium industry has argued that Parliament should do away with the carbon tax and renewable energy subsidies during […]
Read moreArticle – New protocols secured with Middle East for live exports
28 May 2014 The Queensland Times THE LIVE export of Australian sheep to Iran could soon be back on, after Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce secured new health protocols for the trade with […]
Read moreVideo – Extended interview with BHP Billiton chief executive Andrew Mackenzie
29 May 2014 Beverley O’Connor ABC News BHP Billiton chief Andrew Mackenzie is urging G20 leaders to roll back protectionist trade barriers imposed after the global financial crisis to help boost trade. […]
Read moreArticle – Bid to bypass visa dispute
30 May 2014 Nick Butterly The West Australian The Abbott Government will attempt to clear the way for companies to employ foreigners in some roles around major projects in WA’s booming oil […]
Read moreArticle – The NT must cash in on its good fortune
13 May 2014 Neda Vanovac The Australian THE Northern Territory is Australia’s land of plenty and its good fortune can not be taken for granted or squandered, says Treasurer Dave Tollner. His […]
Read moreArticle – Leaders back Forrest’s Team Australia food-to-Asia drive
2 June 2014 Matt Chambers and Geoff Elliott The Australian Business leaders and policymakers are backing a push by billionaire Andrew Forrest to elevate Australia’s position as a secure food exporter to […]
Read moreArticle – No more she’ll be right
29 May 2014 Amos Aikman The Australian There is a short refrain used to justify much in these parts. It goes something like this: “It’s the Territory, no worries.” Indeed this is […]
Read moreArticle – Palmer United Party Senator-elect Jacqui Lambie urges special tax status for Tasmania
2 June 2014 Nick Clark The Mercury PALMER United Party Senator-elect Jacqui Lambie says she will not negotiate with Prime Minister Tony Abbott over the Budget. Ms Lambie, who takes her seat […]
Read moreArticle – Industry Minister Echoes Gina Rinehart: 'Australia's Mining Sector Has Been Treated Like An ATM'
28 May 2014 Alex Heber Business Insider Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane has echoed comments made last year by iron ore heiress Gina Rinehart, telling resources industry representatives that mining has been […]
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