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ALRTA rejects new standard hours

The ALRTA has rejected an NTC [National Transport Commission] proposal to reduce maximum weekly work time to 60 hours, increase the minimum daily continuous rest period to 8 hours and prohibit all driving 14 hours after the end of a long rest break ... ALRTA National President Scott McDonald  said that the both the proposal and the consultation timeframe were naïve and unworkable.

Acquisdata Industry SnapShot, Australia Tourism, 25 October 2021

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Port Fairy wins silver in Australia’s Top Small Tourism Town Awards

Port Fairy has claimed silver in Australia’s Top Small Tourism Town during a livestreamed event. Six small town finalists from across Australia have competed for the top honour, with Berrima, NSW receiving gold in the population of 5,000 or less category. Moyne Shire Mayor, Cr Daniel Meade, said that he was proud to see Port Fairy as a finalist in such prestigious awards.

Acquisdata Industry SnapShot, Australia Metal and Mining, 25 October 2021

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Acquisdata Industry SnapShot, Australia Media, 25 October 2021

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Acquisdata Industry Snapshot, Australia Grains, 25 October 2021

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Acquisdata Industry Snapshot, Australia Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals, 26 October 2021

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Acquisdata Industry Snapshot, Australia Banking, 26 October 2021

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Coastal water rights a positive step

NSW Farmers has welcomed the state government’s move to increase water capture for coastal farms as a positive first step in reforms.

Major economic loss due to farm worker shortage

The state’s agricultural worker shortage has wiped hundreds of millions from projected harvest income as farmers desperately plead for access to labour. NSW Farmers President James Jackson said reports of the state securing more farm workers would be welcomed if they came to fruition, but he warned the time for talk had passed.