Government cracks down on direct marketing through amendments to privacy laws
Wednesday, 02 May 2012
The Federal Government is clamping down on direct marketing practices under new laws introduced by Attorney-General Nicola Roxon, which will also change how businesses collect and distribute credit information  ...

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FEDERAL BUDGET 2010: IT sector to win from $466.7 million e-Health initiative
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
The IT sector is set to receive a boost from the Government with the introduction of a new electronic health records scheme, designed so patients and health providers can check medical histories online.  ...

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Why we still need to be very worried about swine flu: Kohler
Thursday, 23 July 2009
A senior immunologist told me privately yesterday that 70% of the Australian population would end up getting swine flu.  ...

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Tourism sector taking massive swine flu hit
Monday, 01 June 2009
The tourism industry is beginning to feel the major effects of swine flu, with the number of Japanese tourist cancellations escalating as the virus spreads.  ...

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What your business can do about the swine flu outbreak
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Businesses have been urged to start taking precautions against the spread of swine flu, including limiting non-essential travel to infected areas, getting clearances for employees thought to be a risk, and beefing up hygiene policies.  ...

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Swine flu panic hits Australia, sends shares in local biotech up 85%
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
The share price of small Australian biotechnology company Biota Holdings jumped by 82% yesterday on expectations that governments would stock up on its anti-flu drug Relenza as protection against outbreaks of swine flu.  ...

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Rudd’s new line-up mixes youth and experience
Thursday, 29 November 2007
Craig Emerson has retained responsibility for small business, independent contractors and the service economy - and takes on a new task of assisting the Minister for Business Deregulation - in the new Labor ministry announced by Kevin Rudd today. But Emerson ...

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When will they recognise us in home business?
Monday, 19 November 2007
Everyone is ignoring home businesses – it seems that no matter who you vote for, the "government" always gets in. ...

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Election 2007 day 18: dollars for exporters
Thursday, 01 November 2007
Trade Minister Warren Truss launched the Coalition’s trade policy last night with a promise to spend an additional $45.5 million over four years to open up new markets for Australia’s exporters. Delivered during a debate with Labor’s trade spokesman Simon ...

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