The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council (FGC) represents New Zealand manufacturers and suppliers in the grocery and food industries. The FGC acts as a development and lobbyist group, providing support and information to its members. Part of its support process is to provide direct channels to government and policy makers that represent the interests […]
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) represents Australia’s clean energy sector. With more than 440 companies making up its membership, the CEC represents all industries that operate with an interest in renewable and environmentally sustainable energy, as well as those that have an interest in brining energy efficient products to market. Some of the major industries […]
Representing a work force of over a million Australian from various sectors, the Business Council of Australia (BCA) is an association of CEOs of 100 of Australia’s leading companies. Established in 1983, the BCA has endeavored to build a working relationship with public policy makers, political leaders, and business associations in order to direct Australian […]
Clive Palmer’s, the owner of Waratah Coal, office was turned into a petting zoo when over two-dozen protestors turned the 380 Queen St, Brisbane address into their version of a nature refuge. The police and local authorities where made aware of the protest before hand, no one – and no animals were arrested. Waratah Coal […]
The New Zealand Dollar remains strong although it lost a fraction of a percent at the opening of the markets this morning. Many, viewing reports that the US has banned the fruits or from being imported into the country, have begun dumping stocks, leading to a devaluation of the dollar. This morning it became apparent […]
Imagine a corporation that spans the world, with theme parks, a huge distribution network, several record and movie production companies, publications of books and magazines, radio stations, and of course, its most famous icon: a mouse wearing red trousers. Imagine him kicking in your door, flashing a FBI or Homeland Security badge and taking everything […]
In the cult hit TV show “Lost” the passengers of Oceanic Flight 815 boarded a flight from Sydney to the US, and then crash landed on a mysterious, yet beautiful island. In the show, you couldn’t get to this island without a large scientific team and a huge amount of time and money invested- in […]
Overview Canada shares many political, social, and economic interests with Australia. As a large country, Canada largely exports raw material to other countries for refining and manufacturing. Both countries operate with a Westminster style parliament system. Their primary trading partner is the United States, and because of this they have supported the US in many […]
Touted as an important breakthrough for surgery and marrow patients In an important breakthrough, scientists at McMaster University have discovered how to make human blood from adult human skin. The research was first published in the science journal on November 7th, were the results provided the promise that patients who could need blood during surgery, […]
The Australian Automobile Association (or AAA) was established in 1924, and coordinates the activities of its members in motor clubs. Its major focus is to represent the interests of all Australian automobile owners nationally and internationally. The AAA has been known for being the official voice of Australian motorists, and car enthusiasts across the world. […]
