Australian Industry Group Podcasts

The team discuss the upcoming 26th UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, and consider how the outcomes of the conference will affect Australian businesses in both the immediate term and in the future. Paul explains the history of the conferences and why it’s called COP 26. Tennant shares his personal experience of attending three previous COPs and his upcoming appearance at the Turkey Pavilion...

Ai Group Head - National Workplace Relations Policy, Stephen Smith, provides an update on some of the IR implications of the Vaccine Rollout, including mandating of vaccinations in the workplace. This podcast is provided with the support of the Commonwealth Government, represented by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

In this episode, James Tennant and Paul discuss the importance of businesses ‘futureproofing’ by understanding the changes that are happening now and in the future, and responding accordingly. Then they unpack the proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and consider the likely impact on Australian Businesses. The team unpack Tennant’s recently released detailed report on CBAM titled ‘Sw...

What on Earth - Episode 4: Electric Vehicles by Australian Industry Group

This podcast provides an update on three of the key issues outlined in the report: - Stand-downs and other COVID IR issues - The Respect@Work reforms - Casual Award terms review

What on Earth - Episode 2: Critical Minerals by Australian Industry Group

What on Earth - Episode 3: Electrification by Australian Industry Group

The Entrepreneurs Programme offers a Strengthening Business program to support small businesses in regional areas around Australia. Gippsland Jersey's Sallie Jones discusses their journey through dairy crisis and bushfires and how Michael Duncan, Adviser from the Entrepreneurs Programme has supported the development of Gippsland Jersey over the last year. www.aigroup.com.au

Ai Group Head - Workplace Relations Policy, Stephen Smith, discusses some of the IR implications of the Vaccine Rollout, including mandating of vaccination in the workplace. This podcast is provided with the support of the Commonwealth Government, represented by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

What on Earth - Episode 1: Green Steel by Australian Industry Group

Ai Group National Manager Workplace Relations Policy, Nicola Street, discusses the ins and outs of flexible working conditions, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This podcast includes: - Employer directives regarding place of work - WHS issues both in the office and at home - Remote and Hybrid working This podcast is provided with the support of the Commonwealth Government, represent...

Ai Group's Head of National Workplace Relations discusses the latest Significant Workplace Relations Issues report. This issue provides an update on five of the key issues: - New amendments to the Fair Work Act for Casual Employment - Award provisions for casual workers - Annual Wage Review - Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations - Legislation addressing recommendations of the Respect@Work report

The Entrepreneurs Programme offers a Growth Roadmap for small and medium businesses via the support of experienced facilitators who work with you to help you work on your business. Hear from Sophie Stott, Managing Director of Quickmail, a mailing and 3rd party logistics company, who is benefiting from the program and Andrew Canion, one of the Ai Group Facilitators. www.aigroup.com.au

Ai Group's Head of National Workplace Relations discusses the latest Significant Workplace Relations Issues report. This issue provides an update on three of the key issues: - Casuals & the Omnibus Bill - Annual Wage Review - Jobkeeper www.aigroup.com.au

Ai Group National Manager Workplace Relations Policy, Brent Ferguson, explains the flexible working arrangements that have been provided for in the Clerks Award as part of the COVID-19 response. This podcast is provided with the support of the Commonwealth Government, represented by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Ai Group Head of Workplace Relations Policy, Stephen Smith, discusses the nuances of the Vaccine rollout from a workplace relations perspective. The accompanying slides can be found at http://go.aigroup.com.au/uo This podcast is provided with the support of the Commonwealth Government, represented by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Ai Group's Head of National Workplace Relations discusses the latest Significant Workplace Relations Issues report. This issue provides an update on the development of the IR Reform Bill with a focus on some of the key issues: - Casuals & Casual Conversion - Modern Awards - Enterprise Agreements - Compliance and Enforcement

Ai Group's Head of National Workplace Relations discusses the latest Significant Workplace Relations Issues report. This issue focuses on the Government IR Reform process: - Casuals & Fixed-term Employment - Enterprise Agreements - Awards - Compliance and Enforcement - Greenfields Agreements

Post Pandemic Policy - Climate & Energy by Australian Industry Group

Legislative amendments have been made to extend the operation of the short-term provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009. These provisions enable employers to issue certain JobKeeper enabling directions to employees and reach certain agreements with employees, to support the practical operation of the JobKeeper scheme. Ai Group's Head of Workplace Relations Policy, Stephen Smith explains the nuances o...

Post Pandemic Policy - Industry Development by Australian Industry Group

Post Pandemic Policy - Taxation by Australian Industry Group

Ai Group's Head of National Workplace Relations discusses the latest Significant Workplace Relations Issues report. Issues addressed include: Implications of the High Court ruling on the personal/Carers leave provisions case Update on the IR Reform Working Groups Update on Rossato High Court case Extension of FWA provisions to stand down employees

On 18 August Ai Group will be presenting on online event with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) looking at clean heat for industrial processes. As a 'warm-up', we've recorded a podcast with ARENA CEO Darren Miller to discuss their latest report, an Opportunity Study to evaluate the feasibility of renewable energy for process heat. Take a listen and register for our online event to fin...

Ai Group's Head of National Workplace Relations discusses the latest Significant Workplace Relations Issues report. Issues addressed include: IR Reform Process Rossato case referred to High Court Mondalez case update Class Actions www.aigroup.com.au