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The Federal Government has opened an exposure draft of the Clean Energy Regulations 2011 for public consultation.

The regulations are designed to implement key aspects of the Jobs and Competitiveness Program as well as complement the Clean Energy Legislative Package which is currently being debated before Parliament.

"The draft regulations are designed to give effect to the Government’s $9.2 billion Jobs and Competitiveness Program that will assist businesses that undertake emissions-intensive, trade-exposed activities (EITE) in making the move to a Clean Energy Future," Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Greg Combet said.

Navy spends to retain engineers

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has moved to offer $80,000 bonuses for ship’s engineers on its submarines and Anzac-class frigates in an attempt to stop them from moving to the mining industry.

Federal Government announces new skills agency

The Federal Government has announced the formation of a new workforce agency that will target “pressure points” in Australia’s emerging patchwork economy by focussing on training and retraining workers for new jobs in specific industries currently experiencing skills shortages.

Productivity Commission to launch climate change policy inquiry

The Federal Government has announced an inquiry by the Productivity Commission into the regulation and policy framework that would best enable effective climate change adaptation.

Agricultural earnings on the rise

Australia’s agricultural export earnings are forecast to continue to rise in the 2011-12 according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics ad Sciences (ABARES).

Second MRRT exposure draft released

The Federal Government has released the second exposure draft legislation for the Minerals Resources Rent Tax (MRRT).

NTC finds Australians unwilling to pay for better infrastructure

The National Transport Commission has published a report that has found that while Australians generally want a better transport system, they are likely to reject policies that would help pay for it.

Economic benefits of biomass examined in report

The Federal Government has released two reports into the future of biomass in the Australian economy.

Federal Government launches media inquiry

The Federal Government has announced the establishment of an independent inquiry that will conduct an ongoing investigation into the Australia media.

Discussion paper for Cyber White Paper released

The Federal Government has invited members of the public and businesses to contribute to the development of the country’s first Cyber White Paper after the release of a discussion paper.

Resources Advisory Council formed

The Federal Government has announced the formation the Resources Advisory Council, comprised of business and union leaders from the resources sector and senior government officials. The council will be tasked with increasing productivity and competitiveness, creating jobs and improving skills of workers in the sector.

OH&S reform impact statement released

Occupational health and safety reforms will deliver up to $2 billion in productivity gains according to a statement issued by the Federal Minister for Workplace Relations, Senator Chris Evans said.

Australian business research paper released

The Productivity Commission and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have released a joint research paper into the state of competition, innovation and productivity in Australian businesses.

Federal Government to push for media inquiry

The Federal Government is set to conduct a wide-ranging inquiry into media practices and ownership throughout Australia after criticism of News Limited continues to escalate.

Carbon tax legislation goes before Parliament

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has introduced the Federal Government’s carbon tax legislation to Parliament, saying that the legislation will lead to reducing the country’s carbon production while stimulating the economy and creating jobs.

Banking insurance drops

The Federal Government has announced plans to permanently lower the level of insurance it will offer from $1 million to $250,000.

NAPLAN results published

Over 90 per cent of million students that participated in the national literacy and numeracy tests this year achieved the national standard according to preliminary results published by the Federal Government.

Illawarra taskforce starts

The Federal Government’s new Illawarra Stakeholder Taskforce has held its first meeting. The taskforce, which was formed to help coordinate the Government’s services for the workers impacted by Bluescope’s restructure, will investigate the future of the region.