Victorian stonemasons at risk of silicosis will be able to get free world-class health screenings and treatments thanks to a landmark partnership between WorkSafe and The Alfred
Nation-first care for Victorian tradies against silicosis
New Home Sales remain strong in August 2021
New Home Sales remain strong in August 2021
“The strength in New Home Sales in recent months indicates that the boom in detached home building will continue to create strong employment opportunities into the second half of 2022,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.
Manufacturing recovery interrupted by widespread lockdowns in August 2021
Manufacturing recovery interrupted by widespread lockdowns in August 2021
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) dropped by 9.2 points to 51.6 in August, indicating weak expansion across manufacturing and effectively pausing a solid period of recovery throughout 2021 (readings above 50 points indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster rate of expansion).
Population growth central to outlook for home building
Population growth central to outlook for home building
“Australia is experiencing a building boom with a record level of detached homes under construction but a return of a stable and reliable growth in population is necessary to ensure economic growth,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.
ACT Government recognises forestry and timber workers are ‘essential’
ACT Government recognises forestry and timber workers are ‘essential’
Following concerted efforts from the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and industry, the ACT Government has allowed forestry and timber operations to resume as essential industries under the Territory’s COVID lockdown rules.
Aussie sawmills lead employment surge in timber industries
Aussie sawmills lead employment surge in timber industries
Australia’s timber framing sawmills have increased employment by up to 25 per cent to meet demand fuelled by the COVID-induced building boom, according to new analysis by the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA).
Lockdowns weigh on new home sales in July 2021
Lockdowns weigh on new home sales in July 2021
“New Home Sales fell by 20.5 per cent in July, with declines experienced in almost all major states,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.
Australian PMI®: Manufacturing expands for tenth consecutive month despite lockdowns
Australian PMI®: Manufacturing expands for tenth consecutive month despite lockdowns
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) eased by 2.4 points to 60.8 in July, remaining in strong expansionary territory but indicating a slower rate of growth from June’s record expansion (readings above 50 points indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster rate of expansion).
InfraBuild appoints Vik Bansal as CEO
InfraBuild appoints Vik Bansal as CEO
Australia’s largest integrated manufacturer and supplier of steel long products, InfraBuild, has announced the appointment of Vik Bansal as its new CEO.
C-DX Series diesel forklift
C-DX Series diesel forklift
Launch of the new Crown Equipment C-DX Series IC Counterbalance Pneumatic Forklift.
