Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - December, 2012
The Federal Government has announced sweeping reforms to the country's anti-dumping law, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard pledging to protect the nation's struggling manufacturing industry.
Government launches Kickstart initiative
The Federal Government has officially launched its $57.5 Kickstart initiative aimed at encouraging Western Australian employers to take on new apprentices to help address the State's growing trade skill shortage.
RBA cuts rate
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the country's official cash rate to its lowest point since the depths of the global financial crisis in 2008. Governor Glenn Stevens announced the 25 per cent cut last Tuesday, bringing the rate to 3.0 per cent.
AEMC drives for consumer self-determination
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released its final report of the Power of Choice Review, suggesting substantial reforms to the national electricity market (NEM) to give consumers greater choice in the way they use electricity.
Governments throw Port Pirie $350 million lifeline
The Federal and South Australian Governments have reached an in-principle agreement with Nyrstar to fund the transformation of the Port Pirie smelter into an advanced poly-metallic processing and recovery facility.
New CEO for Austrade
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Bruce Gosper as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Trade Commission.