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Friday, 16 December 2022

This is our final edition for 2022. We will return on 2 February 2023.

15 December 2022: Energy Affordability

Gas Caps Law: Imperfect, Late, Necessary

By passing legislation to enable temporary gas price caps the Parliament has taken badly needed action that will, for all its flaws, help energy users and soften the blow to Australia from events in Europe.

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9 December 2022: Energy Affordability

Energy deal messy but good for users

The deals reached by National Cabinet last week on energy price caps, and by Energy Ministers on an electricity capacity mechanism, are far from perfect but on balance they are likely to help energy users in the near term and for years to come.

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16 December 2022: Commonwealth Games 2026

2026 Games a win for regional Victoria

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be a celebration of regional Victoria brimming with opportunities for business and industry. But these opportunities won’t just appear; those keen for a slice of the action will need to be prepared ahead of the scheduled release of tenders, guests at an Ai Group webinar were told this week.

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15 December 2022: Skilled Migration

Ai Group submission to migration system inquiry

Ai Group was pleased this week to make a submission to the inquiry: A Migration System for Australia’s Future. We have a long history of involvement in immigration policy issues and support for the migration program. While skilling and up-skilling our existing workforce should always be the top priority, skills and labour gaps persist across our economy that can only be addressed through the migration program.

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5 December 2022: Cyber Security

How to prepare for a data breach

When it comes to collecting personal information from staff, take only what is essential, employers have been warned. Know exactly what data you have and get rid of what you don't need as soon as possible, Ai Group experts said at a member briefing on data privacy.

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12 December 2022: Work Health & Safety

Fresh support for employers to lift workplace wellbeing

Regulations to manage psychosocial risks in the workplace are designed to create awareness and spark action – they’re not about creating complexities for businesses, Ai Group WHS experts said at a webinar last week. “Psychosocial regulations are intended to provide a structure for businesses that highlights that they have to address psychosocial risks,” Tracey Browne, Ai Group’s Manager – National Safety & Workers’ Compensation Policy & Membership Services, said.

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16 December 2022: Supply Circles Podcast

The key to building resilient Supply Chains is active risk management

In the latest episode of our Supply Circles podcast, Ian Rogers, Director of Supply Chain Finance at Westpac Institutional Bank, explains the many areas of risks in supply chains and how to use your ‘financial supply chain’ to identify and manage the risks. He also offers a banker's view of the disruptions that may come to your business in the time ahead: inflation, natural disasters, energy crises, and the transition to Net Zero.

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13 December 2022: What on Earth Podcast

What on Earth: Energy prices, hydrogen as a mobile energy source

For the last episode of our What on Earth podcast for 2022, our team discusses energy prices, hydrogen as a mobile energy source, COP27 and much more. It’s a busy period in the Transition Economy and there’s a lot going on!

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Accelerate is a six-month manufacturing or product development and business acceleration program. The start-up will be able to develop and refine business strategy and develop an integrated business plan –both short-term and long-term.

Participating businesses can be eligible for up to $50,000 of product engineering services from ManuFutures to help their business succeed. Participants will be required to co-invest for product development services.

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