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Mining & Resources
Industry leaders out in force to oppose mining tax
Three heavyweights from Australia's mining sector recently joined forces to oppose a new tax - one that is apparently detrimental to the industry and its companies - from coming into effect. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Business Council of Australia and the Minerals Council of Australia issued a joint statement on March 18,…
26 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
AMA calls for reassessment of private healthcare
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) recently released a position paper that urges key groups to reassess the country's private healthcare system, especially regarding the role of GPs. According to AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton, the 'Position Statement on Private Health Insurance and Primary Care Services 2014' draws attention to the need to extend the scope of…
26 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Close-Up: David Gallagher
David Gallagher was appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Pfizer Australia in early 2013. He joined Pfizer Healthcare Ireland 12 years ago and led the business as Managing Director from May 2007 before taking on the role in Australia. David will be speaking at the 11th Annual Future of the PBS Summit on the 5th and…
25 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Western Australia named world’s top mining investment hub
The strength of Western Australia's mining sector was once again highlighted after a recent survey ranked the state as the world's most attractive investment destination. Western Australia scored an overall 85.3 out of 100 in the latest Fraser Institute Survey of Mining Companies 2013, managing to stave off competition from the likes of Nevada (84.2) and…
25 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Accessing high quality healthcare for people with disabilities – The challenges of the NDIS
The 5th Annual National Disability Summit 2014 convened in Melbourne on 17th and 18th March to discuss the roll-out of the landmark National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Based on the premise of putting people with a disability in the driver's seat to enable greater individual choice and control, the NDIS has been subject to both praise and scrutiny since…
24 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Social Policy
Focus on Indigenous healthcare needs to build momentum
National Close the Gap Day - an initiative to promote the healthcare needs of Australia's Indigenous communities - has come and gone for this year. However, industry groups around the country are urging the government to "make every day a Close the Gap Day". The overarching purpose of the annual event is to highlight the…
24 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Queensland enjoys expanded angiography services
Queensland's healthcare system received a much-needed boost after one of its main hospitals recently performed its first angiogram. The news is a major milestone for Mackay Base Hospital, which opened its multi-million dollar Cardiac Catheter Laboratory (CCL) last year. Angiography is a vital procedure for people with heart conditions, as it allows doctors to assess…
21 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsBusiness | Healthcare
Queensland doctors seek swift resolution to contract standoff
With the Queensland doctor contract dispute no closer to resolution, junior practitioners across the state have called on industry bodies to find a prompt solution. Junior doctor representatives attended a recent AMA Council of Doctors in Training (AMACDT) forum in Melbourne, in which they backed senior doctors and urged the need for a fairer assessment of…
20 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
New oil recycling plant to assist Queensland mining sector
Queensland's mining industry received a massive boost after the recent opening of the country's biggest oil recycling plant. According to Environment Minister Andrew Powell, the $55 million Yarwun-based re-refinery promises to deliver a "major environmental coup" for the Sunshine State, with its capacity to process up to 100 per cent of the state's waste lube…
20 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Sydney’s light rail network open for tender
One of New South Wales' largest railway engineering projects reached its next phase after three international consortia were called to tender for its delivery and operation. A range of high-calibre international groups will vie for the Public Private Partnership contract to Sydney's CBD and South East Light Rail, which includes everything from the design and…
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