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Govt leads VC investment

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 APR 2007
... million IIF3 program will be an important part of stimulating investment," said Ian Macfarlane, Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources. According to the Australian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, while $4 billion was raised in 2006 ...

Citigroup puts a cost on climate change

PETER BELL  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2006
... trillion. There were 2,180 companies surveyed worldwide of which the AXS 100 was included for the first time. In Australia, tourism is under threat given the sensitivity of the Great Barrier Reef, livestock face less pasture and heat stress problems ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2006
... this is down on the figure of 4.6 per cent of last year and 5 per cent from the year before. The value of international tourism to the Australian economy has been estimated to be $18.9 billion which is an increase of $1.4 billion for the year to September ...

Every little thing adds up to great service: HOST-PLUS

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2006
... people. Most people fail to understand, and forget, that while we are an industry fund we service the hospitality and tourism sector, and that is a service oriented industry. Our harshest critics are our members and they demand a certain level of service ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2006
... be out of pocket to the order of 70 per cent. The opposition spokesman for Primary Industries, Forestry, Resources and Tourism Martin Ferguson said that the scheme would end up converting 3 per cent of vehicles to LPG. The government minister responsible ...

Superpartners replaces Weaven

KATE HAGE  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2006
... Anderson, on the company's board. He is also currently a director of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust and sits on the Tourism Victoria Board.

Intrust goes public offer

KATE HAGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2006
Queensland based hospitality and tourism industry fund, Intrust Super Fund, has launched a new public offer category for non-employer sponsored and self-employed members. Instrust's chief executive officer, Brendan O'Farrell, said they will market the ...

Industry backs tax cut recommendation

... has been backed by key industry groups in calling for tax cuts to managed investment trusts and superannuation funded tourism infrastructure projects. The recommendation, which was made to the Minister for Small Business and Tourism, Fran Bailey, has ...

HOSTPLUS tackles the competition and joins Melbourne Storm

... Melbourne Storm National Rugby League team for the next two seasons. HOSTPLUS, the national super fund for the hospitality, tourism, recreation and leisure industries in Australia, joins Medibank Private as joint major sponsor of the team for 2006 and ...

Macquarie launches indigenous financial services

... solutions needed to achieve them," he said. The group will also help manage property or develop income sources through tourism and agri-business. Hornibrook said the new division will provide two services. "Firstly we will assess the asset base of the ...