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Friday, 27 October 2023

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Willox honoured to represent Australian industry at The White House

24 October: Prime Minister visits United States

PM's US visit an opportunity for both greater integration and sovereign thinking

The Prime Minister's US visit this week has provided an opportunity for greater integration for Australia in the US economy and supply chains while enhancing national security and decarbonisation goals. Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, joined the PM in Washington along with other business representatives.

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Watch our Moments in Time video, chronicling key events and developments across our 150-year history

26 October: Ai Group 150th Anniversary

NSW celebrates 150 years of Ai Group

It was NSW's turn last night to celebrate Ai Group's 150th anniversary at the State Library in Sydney. NSW Premier Chris Minns told the more than 100 guests that he was "optimistic about the future of this state and this country, largely because of the people in this room and the work you do". Opposition leader Mark Speakman added that "Ai Group’s success is your members' success, because the hallmark of any strong and resilient organisation is a deep and engaged membership".

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25 October 2023: Manufacturing Careers

Mentoring program opens doors for women in QLD manufacturing

Female students planning a career in manufacturing in Queensland are being urged to register for a free mentoring program. Successful applicants will be paired with inspirational professionals in the manufacturing sector who will offer support, share knowledge and experience and demonstrate the importance of networking.

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26 October 2023: Apprentice & Trainee Wellbeing

Ai Group Apprentice & Trainee Centre rolls out wellbeing workshops

Health and wellbeing workshops are being offered to Ai Group's apprentices and trainees in a new initiative to support their ongoing professional and personal development. The Best Life Best Work sessions will provide information, insight and awareness on risks facing apprentices and trainees that could impact their employment, safety at work and personal wellbeing.

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Did you catch the last webinar in our HR Fundamentals series?: People policies getting them right

>>2 November: Ai Group Online Event

HR Fundamentals: Right of entry – rights and wrongs

A Union's right of entry to a workplace can be exercised independently and irrespective of any enterprise agreement bargaining process – but this statutory right is not unconditional and is subject to certain conditions and principal purposes which Union officials must comply with. This webinar will set out key definitions and principals, as well as provide practical guidance and key recommendations for employers.

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>>9 November: Ai Group Online Event

Cyber Security: Launch of new Report and Member Reference Group

Ai Group is hosting a double-header event: Chief Executive Innes Willox will launch Cyber readiness in Australian industry, the report from our recently conducted Cyber Security Survey; and we'll also launch our Cyber Security Member Reference Group with guest speaker Jason Brown, Principal Advisor – Risk and Security to the Board of Thales Australia & New Zealand, who will delve into 'Cyber Security’s Role to Safeguard Australia'.

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Made in Victoria – Energy Technologies Manufacturing grants program

The Victorian Minister for Jobs and Industry has announced applications are open for the Made in Victoria – Energy Technologies Manufacturing program, which is designed to support manufacturers to purchase or develop new equipment, skills, or technology enabling them to capitalise on renewable energy opportunities.

Grants of between $100,000 and $750,000 are available to businesses to increase capacity to manufacture components for zero emissions and renewable energy supply chains like wind, hydrogen and solar.

To learn more about the program, including eligibility criteria, visit the Business Victoria website.

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