Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)

𝗔𝗶 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗙𝗠𝗘𝗨 𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 "Australian governments need to urgently clean up the CFMEU in a meaningful way to address what are now, more than ever, clearly entrenched problems in the construction industry," Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Chief Executive Innes Willox said today. "The latest extraordinary revelations of gender-based violence on Australian building sites are appalling and a shameful wake-up call that not enough is being done to eradicate stomach-churning culture problems propagated by the CFMEU's leadership. "The appointment of an administrator last year must only be the first step in delivering decisive and tangible action to clean up this industry and stop the unacceptable conduct that media reports continue to lay bare. "More needs to be done on the ground right now, to confront the CFMEU's absolutely unacceptable conduct and active contempt for the community, taxpayers and every building industry participant." Read our full statement here: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gbTJtand #AiGroup #HereForBusiness #construction Gemma Daley

Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Head of Northern Australia Dean Deighton and Ai Group Defence Council Executive Director Kate Louis hosted industry and Defence leaders in #townsville last week. Along with Commander 3rd Brigade Brigadier Ben McLennan and the 3rd Brigade, Dean and Kate hosted a three-day tour for more than 30 members of the Defence Council National Executive. Speaking to the Townsville Bulletin, Dean said Townsville was chosen for its deep military heritage and growing strategic importance. “The goal of this tour is clear: Connect industry with #defence end users, explore #NorthQueensland’s role in national security and highlight the region’s readiness for Defence industry investment," he said. “It’s about starting a long-overdue conversation on how industry can better support Defence in this key region. “Industry and Defence don’t just collaborate – they rely on each other. The Defence Council’s visit to Townsville highlights this interdependence." Read more in the Townsville Bulletin: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gXfSRCq2 See Dean's post: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gqYc88Cz #AiGroup #HereForBusiness #MemberEngagement Tyler M. Cathrine Whitmore Gemma Daley Fiona Lasut

"The private sector drives our prosperity but right now, it is under enormous pressure," Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Chief Executive Innes Willox told the Weekend Australian on Saturday. "On many counts it is shrinking and with that we are losing our capacity for sustainable growth, innovation, competition and productivity. "No amount of public sector spending can replace that. That massive increase in public sector spend is not only inflationary, it is a temporary mask for what is happening in the real economy. "It is a model that history tells us repeatedly fails and simply can't be sustained forever." The page 1 article referred to Ai Group's Pre-Budget Submission, which warns investment needed to kickstart private sector growth will fail to materialise if inflationary impacts on businesses and industry — including soaring electricity and gas costs — continue to be ignored. "Businesses large and small are the constant victims of relentlessly rising energy costs," Mr Willox said. "All the industrial regeneration policies and strategies in the world are of little value if we can't get the basics right, like keeping the lid on rising energy costs." Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver the 2025-26 Budget next Tuesday night, March 25. Read our full Pre-Budget Submission here: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gmYRkG-d #AiGroup #HereForBusiness Gemma Daley Jeffrey Wilson Colleen D. Tennant Reed Fiona Lasut

Join Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Chief Executive Innes Willox in #ballarat as he shares his insights on industry challenges and workforce issues at this Commerce Ballarat lunch on Wednesday, April 16. Scan the QR code below or click this link for more information and to register: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gvCNAaCh #AiGroup #HereForBusiness #MemberEngagement Jenny Berry Tim Piper AM

Delighted to share this feedback on last week's boardroom lunch in #adelaide hosted by Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Head of South Australia Estha van der Linden to welcome the state's Premier, Peter Malinauskas, and Ai Group members. The Premier shared his vision for #SouthAustralia, covering a broad range of topics including housing, the cost of doing business, energy prices and the creation of a complex economy with sovereign capabilities. Ai Group Chief Executive Innes Willox led a Q&A session with members, who spoke of the challenges their businesses are facing. One Ai Group member said: "It was a great opportunity to hear from the Premier and for industry to provide important feedback. Thanks to Ai Group for hosting." Another said: "A great Australian Industry Group event and our thanks to Premier Peter Malinauskas, SA business leaders and Ai Group members for contributing to the conversation." We thank AustralianSuper for supporting this special event. Check out the full photo gallery here: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gW7bnpEF #AiGroup #HereForBusiness #MemberEngagement #AustralianSuper Jodie van Deventer Vivienne Filling Anita Fletcher Fiona Lasut

Excellent news for #SmallBusiness in #NorthQueensland impacted by the January floods. ⬇ #AiGroup #HereForBusiness #MemberEngagement Dean Deighton Michelle Farquhar

"It's concerning that we are now in the crosshairs of the United States administration when it comes to our trade ties," Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Chief Executive Innes Willox said on Radio National Breakfast this morning. "It's true that, overall, steel and aluminum iron don't account for much within the Australian economy, but the concern for Australia now is, what's next? "It seems that parts of the US administration are quite determined to unpick the free trade agreement that we settled with the US back in 2004. "They've got concerns about Australia getting unfair advantages in some areas, so I think we need to be wary and concerned that this is not just a one-off, that other industries from Australia would be subject to a new round of tariffs." 🎧 Listen to the full interview here: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gj8QBhhF ▪ 𝗨𝗦 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gq-aNdz6 #AiGroup #HereForBusiness #tariffs Gemma Daley Louise McGrath

𝗔𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 & 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 | 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲 | 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟭 Curious to learn the current capabilities of #ArtificialIntelligence (#AI)? Please join us as we explore the opportunities for and challenges of the responsible adoption of AI such as #GenerativeAI and foundation models, #AIChat and #CausalAI.  You will hear from: ▪ Anton van den Hengel, Chief Scientist, and Javen Qinfeng Shi, Professor of Computer Science, of Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) at The University of Adelaide; ▪ Marshall Cowan, CEO, Clevertar; ▪ Jannat M., Program Director, ARM Hub AI Adopt Centre and ▪ Dr. Jamie Sherrah, Managing Director, Inject AI. Whether you're beginning your journey or scaling up existing processes, adopting AI for operational efficiency, cost reduction and safety is crucial. This networking event is presented by AI Industry Connection, a forum launched by the National AI Centre with the support of Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, to connect Australian businesses interested in emerging AI. Click here for further information and to register: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gzUVqnyT All welcome. #AiGroup #HereForBusiness Louise McGrath James Thomson Oksana Balujeva Estha van der Linden

Finding the right talent can be a daunting task. Traditional #recruitment methods often fall short in identifying candidates who not only possess the required skills but also fit in well with the company culture. Your best #recruiters, in fact, may already be on the payroll. This is where an employee referral program (ERP) comes into play. Find out why your organisation needs an ERP and discover 6 top tips for implementing one in this new blog post by Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) #HRExpert Georgina Pacor: ➡ https://lnkd.in/eqvQ4NT5 ▪ Ai Group members can explore further resources on Attracting, Recruiting and Onboarding Talent here: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gznH9m2D #AiGroup #HereForBusiness #EmploymentReferralProgram

Thank you, Peter Malinauskas, for your engagement with Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) members in #adelaide today. And, a huge thanks to AustralianSuper for supporting this event, hosted by Ai Group Head of #SouthAustralia Estha van der Linden. ⬇ #AiGroup #HereForBusiness #MemberEngagement #AustralianSuper Innes Willox Jodie van Deventer