The Australian Government is encouraging small businesses to buy big after announcing an an extension to its instant asset write-off tax incentive on assets that are individually worth up to $150,000.
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Ambiguities identified in Queensland’s industrial manslaughter laws
A law expert has pointed out several ambiguities in language used in the Queensland Government’s new industrial manslaughter laws that will make the prosecution of senior officers for health and safety negligence in the quarrying and mining sectors problematic.
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Construction index makes scant recovery but still in the red
The Australian Industry Group’s (Ai Group) Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) has revealed the nation’s construction industry continued to wear thin in May after bearing more damage from COVID-19.
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Victorian quarry fees paused until 2021
Earth Resources Regulation has postponed all rent and annual fees for quarries in Victoria until the start of next year.
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Construction industry index sinks to lowest ever results
The Australian Industry Group’s (Ai Group) Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) has reported a 16.3-point drop in April (seasonally adjusted), marking the lowest result and single-month fall on record.
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Victorian quarrying industry ‘crucial’ to economic survival
Victoria’s Resources Minister has stated that the quarrying industry will play a vital role in helping to keep the state running during COVID-19, with a focus on continuing and speeding up the approval of works across the state.
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Health truck to provide lung checks to regional workers
Lung checks to Queensland’s former and present quarry and mine workers will be provided by a prime mover health truck that will roll through regional areas by the end of the year.
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Coronavirus protection: Tips for aggregates producers
Coronavirus has undoubtedly taken industries globally by surprise. However, as Kevin Garcia explains, well prepared teams in the aggregates industry, equipped with the right tools and precautions, can still succeed in this challenging, health-conscious environment.
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SA quarries advised to submit COVID-19 management plans
As states enforce stricter prevention measures for COVID-19, the IQA has backed a directive that South Australian quarries submit management plans for the virus.
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$130bn wage package to help businesses
The Morrison government has announced a financial rescue plan for Australia’s workforce during the coronavirus, providing six million workers with a fortnightly wage subsidy of $1500 per person.
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