Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has welcomed the Queensland Government's pause on Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC), saying it would drive down costs for the broader community. Speaking on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio Brisbane, Ai Group Head of Queensland Michelle Farquhar said it was a significant and welcome move. "The major blowouts exposed in recent weeks are no surprise," Ms Farquhar said. "Ai Group has been flagging this issue with the Queensland Government since the introduction of BPIC. "While government procurement can be used to benefit the community, this has inflated costs, especially in regional Queensland, and distorted the labour market. "Our members have seen first-hand the damaging impact it has had across Queensland on building schools, hospitals, roads, sporting facilities, and more." Ms Farquhar said the impact of BPIC had reverberated across the state, and many projects had been shelved because of it, including much-needed housing projects. "We are delighted to see action being taken so quickly after the election," she said. "We look forward to working with the State Government to lift #productivity and create a vibrant economy and well-paid jobs for all Queenslanders. "Thanks to the Ai Group team including Dean Deighton and the collaboration with other peak bodies across the sector." #AiGroup #HereForBusiness #MemberEngagement #BPIC #ConstructionIndustry
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Ai Group is a peak national industry association representing and connecting thousands of employers across Australia.
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The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group®) is a leading national industry association representing thousands of businesses of all sizes. Members of Ai Group gain access to networks, decision-makers and the information and advice they need to be successful. Our members look to us for our influence and services and we help them to meet their compliance obligations and improve their businesses. All political parties listen to Ai Group’s views, which are backed by our representative voice and strength in policy research in areas such as workplace relations, education and training, energy, trade, taxation and regulation. We promote industry development, jobs growth and stronger Australian communities.
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- Training and Education Services - OHS, Safety and Workplace Relations, Business Compliance and Industrial Relations, Workplace Legal services, Export Compliance, Environment and Energy consulting services, and International Market Selection
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Employees at Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)
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Workplace relations - legal, policy and knowledge
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Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has applauded today’s launch of a new peak body representing the water heating industry in Australia and New Zealand. The Australian & New Zealand Water Heating Association (ANZWHA) is the successor to the Australian Water Heating Forum (AWHF), a managed forum created in 2018 under the auspices of Ai Group. ANZWHA is made up of manufacturers and suppliers of water heating systems including Rheem Australia, Rinnai Australia, Dux Hot Water, STIEBEL ELTRON Australia, Reclaim Energy, Chromagen Australia and Bosch Australia & New Zealand. Ai Group's James Thomson said: “AWHF was formed by Ai Group more than six years ago to give the industry sector a unified voice at a time when the sector was very fragmented. “We are pleased to have been involved in establishing AWHF and look forward to working with ANZWHA going forward." Read more here: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gzpXQ2P4 #AiGroup #HotWaterSystems #StandardsAndRegulation Ben Teeger
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New Ai Group research shows that the Australian labour market has become increasingly dependent on government stimulus. Despite very sluggish economic conditions in Australia, the labour market remains very tight with unemployment still at a low 4.1%. Why has it not eased to match conditions in the broader economy? Government stimulus is the answer. In the past year, labour utilisation in the non-market sector - comprising the public administration, education, health and social industries - grew by 4.9%. In the market sector, it was dead flat. Employment growth in non-market industries reflects increased spending by state and federal governments. And this spending obscures emerging weakness across the rest of the labour market. Most market sector industries reduced their labour demand in the year to the June quarter of 2024. Net job creation in the private sector stalled to 0.5% in the quarter, compensated by a surge to 2.3% in the public sector. This shows that Australia's labour market resilience has become increasingly reliant on government-spending. As state and federal budgets are under increasing fiscal pressure, the medium-term sustainability of this spending path is uncertain. Read the full analysis from Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Research & Economics at https://lnkd.in/g4gAR4qV #labourmarket #employment #industry #australia
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The more moderate increase in minimum wages this year has seen wage pressure ease for businesses and inflation. In the September quarter, wages growth in Australia eased from 4.1% to 3.5% p.a. This will lower employment cost growth for businesses continuing to struggle with weak economic conditions, and take some of the heat out of pressures on underlying inflation. One of the main factors was the 3.75% increase in minimum wages handed down by the Fair Work Commission in July. Coming after two record (5.2% and 5.75%) increases in previous years, this took the heat out of wages pressures. This is evident when we look at wages growth by type of industrial instrument. Awards and enteprise agreements both eased significant in the Sept quarter, and are now moving back into line with market-set wages. However, governments continue to push wages up, despite the very tight labour market. Public sector wages rose at 3.7% per annum in the quarter. For the first time since the pandemic this wage growth was at a higher rate than in the private sector. As wages growth begins a return to normal, this will help lower pressures on inflation and business costs. #wages #labourmarket #australia #employment Read Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)'s statement on https://lnkd.in/gbagPhpt
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Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)'s #WorkHealthAndSafety team were in #sydney today for the final session of their national WHS Connect roadshow. Trinette Jaeschke and John Tiong facilitated a practical workshop on managing #PsychosocialHazards and Tracey Browne shared important updates on WHS legislation. Ai Group members also gained tips on #FinancialWellness from event partner AustralianSuper's Yen Du. Such important issues. Fantastic job, team. 👍 #AiGroup #WHS #MemberEngagement #HereForBusiness #AustralianSuper Vivienne Filling Terry Crotty Kaveri Chinnappa Andrew Campbell
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The festive season is a time of joy, celebration and relaxation. However, for many businesses, it can also be a period of uncertainty as #employees take time off, and the usual rhythm of work is disrupted. The end of the year often prompts employees to reflect on their personal and professional lives, evaluating their achievements, goals and overall job satisfaction. This period of reflection can lead to increased #turnover as employees consider new opportunities or changes in their career paths. Retaining employees during the Christmas break can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can ensure your team remains engaged, motivated and ready to hit the ground running in the new year. Find out how in this blog post by Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) #HRExpert Georgina Pacor: ➡ https://lnkd.in/g8HJ8ny8 #AiGroup #StaffRetention #leadership #LeadershipDevelopment
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Follow Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)'s Director of Climate Change and Energy, Tennant Reed, for updates on #cop29 in Baku. ⬇
I'll be posting notes of interesting events and negotiations at #cop29 in Baku. This one is a panel on the controversial topic of Solar Radiation Management (aka lightly blocking the sun with sulphate particles to counteract global warming), and whether and how research into it can be conducted ethically and with greater voice for the Global South. Eminent scientists and a feisty Q&A!
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Another great turnout for Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)'s national WHS Connect roadshow — in #brisbane today. #queensland's Margo Grant joined Trinette Jaeschke in facilitating a practical workshop on managing #PsychosocialHazards and Tracey Browne, who shared important updates on WHS legislation. Ai Group members also gained tips on #FinancialWellness from event partner AustralianSuper's Kim Heironymus and John Simpson. Huge thanks to Protech Group for hosting this important event. #AiGroup #WorkHealthAndSafety #WHS #MemberEngagement #HereForBusiness #AustralianSuper Andrew Campbell Vivienne Filling Darren Harrison Michelle Farquhar Natalie Stewart
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Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)’s Louise McGrath has been elected to the Board of Standards Australia. The appointment, announced today, reflects Ai Group’s ongoing contribution to and support of the development of standards in Australia, Ai Group Chief Executive Innes Willox said. As Head of Industry Development and Policy at Ai Group, Louise is responsible for the standards and product regulatory team that supports 250 representatives on 350 technical committees. “With increasing protectionism internationally and a greater focus on decarbonising the economy, I feel it’s the right time for my skills and experience to make a contribution to the future of Standards Australia,” she said. “My responsibility for Ai Group’s standards engagement with our members has provided insights into how these emerging issues are increasingly impacting standards development.” Read the full story here: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gDz4TBts #AiGroup #StandardsAndRegulation James Thomson Tracey Gramlick
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Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)'s Work Health and Safety team continued their WHS Connect roadshow today, sharing important updates on WHS legislation with members in #melbourne. Tracey Browne provided a regulatory and policy update, while Trinette Jaeschke and christina sobieralski facilitated a practical workshop on managing #PsychosocialHazards. Ai Group members also gained tips on #FinancialWellness from event partner AustralianSuper's Peter Treseder. #AiGroup #MemberEngagement #HereForBusiness #AustralianSuper Vivienne Filling Andrew Campbell
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