Australian Industry Group

22/09/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | 𝗔 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝟬 - 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆?
In this episode of 𝗗𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳, Louise McGrath speaks with Jeffrey Wilson about recent Australian Industry Group research examining workforce ageing and changing retirement patterns.

Older workers now make up a much larger share of the labour market than they did a generation ago, and changing patterns are reshaping how businesses think about skills, and workforce planning.

Louise and Jeff examine why retirement is becoming a gradual transition rather than a single event, and what this means for employers trying to retain critical skills and institutional knowledge.

🎧 Listen now. Link in Comments. ⬇️

18/09/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗥 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 (𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁)
Not every workplace concern starts with missed deadlines or a clear performance problem. Sometimes it is a change in behaviour that a leader notices first.

When something feels 'off' in an employee's behaviour, waiting can allow a small concern to become an established pattern. This latest blog post from Australian Industry Group HR expert Georgina Pacor discusses how to start an early, respectful conversation that is specific, fair and clear about what needs to change.

When something feels off in an employee’s behaviour, waiting can allow a small concern to become an established pattern. Learn how to start an early, respectful conversation that is specific, fair and clear about what needs to change.

07/09/2026

In the latest episode of our DBrief podcast, Louise McGrath speaks with human rights lawyer Vanessa Zimmerman, CEO of Pillar Two, about the growing importance of modern slavery and human rights risk management for Australian businesses.

Vanessa unpacks the realities of modern slavery in contemporary supply chains, challenging common misconceptions about what it looks like and where it occurs. We also explore how companies can identify and manage human rights risks in practice.

🎧 Listen now: https://www.australianindustrygroup.com.au/news/podcasts/2026/dbrief/why-modern-slavery-is-more-than-a-compliance-exercise-with-vanessa-zimmerman-ceo-of-pillar-two/

31/07/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗥 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 | 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀

How do you keep your best people engaged when there’s no obvious promotion available?

It's a challenge many employers face.

The good news? Career growth doesn't always require a new title.

Read our new blog post to discover practical ways to keep high performers engaged, motivated and committed when there's no obvious next step in the organisation. ⬇️

Keen to learn more? Members of Australian Industry Group can explore our comprehensive tools and resources on talent, communication and reward to gain more support in attracting and retaining high performers.

We also offer extensive training to support employers on their development journey.

Many organisations face the same challenge: a talented employee is ready for more, but the next role is not available. Learn how honest career conversations, meaningful development opportunities and a broader view of growth can help keep high performers engaged when promotion isn't an option.

30/07/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 | 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻? | 𝟱 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁

Join Caroline Smith and industry experts to learn what Australia needs to do to ensure our system can deliver the skills we need into the future.

Shortages of technicians and trades workers are widespread across many industries, yet apprenticeship and commencements have been falling for several years. At the same time, the number of completing their training is near record highs.

The data tells a complex story, but a simple fact remains: apprenticeships and traineeships are central to the skills Australia needs to deliver on many of our key national priorities.

Joining Dr Smith are:

▪️John King, of National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER);
▪️Brett Schimming, of BuildSkills Australia and
▪️Gus Meyer-Jones, of Cummins Inc..

Register here ➡️ https://go.aigroup.com.au/1pv

29/07/2026

𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀

Inflation may have eased in June, but the underlying pressures facing Australian businesses remain.

The latest CPI figures show headline inflation easing to 3.8% annually, largely driven by a temporary fall in fuel prices.

However, cost pressures remain widespread across the economy, with inflation accelerating in categories including food, housing, household goods and services and recreation.

Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox said the recent fuel price relief should not distract from the broader challenges facing businesses and households.

"Domestic inflation remains too high and broad-based and is moving in the wrong direction," he said.

With fuel prices already rising again and energy costs continuing to place pressure on businesses, inflation remains a key concern for employers navigating a challenging operating environment.

Australian Industry Group continues to advocate for policies that strengthen economic resilience, improve productivity and help ease inflationary pressures across the economy.

Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eCjvwWYs

29/07/2026

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿-𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 | 𝗛𝗥 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸

HR executives in and had the opportunity to come together this week to explore complex challenges shaping today’s workforce.

In Parramatta, Australian Industry Group's Daniel Murray led a discussion on — a topic of high interest among our members.

Meanwhile, in Brisbane, Lara Radik led a panel conversation with Natalie Stewart, of Protech Group, and HR Director D'Neale Prosser on how organisations can proactively manage alcohol and other drug risks.

Ms Prosser said: "Connecting with others on a similar journey and openly sharing successes, challenges and insights created a welcoming environment where everyone could learn and grow together.

"I left feeling inspired, encouraged and excited about the possibilities ahead on the topic of fitness for work and also as a HR community here in Brisbane.

"The networking opportunities and sharing of experiences were invaluable."

In a rapidly evolving landscape, these quarterly events offer members a rare opportunity to step back from day-to-day demands and engage in informal conversation with peers who understand the pressures and opportunities of senior HR leadership.

Brisbane members, save the date for the next event: 27 October | Does bullying and harassment in the workplace = Dismissal?

28/07/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

And the tyres were this high!

It's fair to say Australian Industry Group's Daniel Brennan and Monica Radford were suitably impressed when they visited member Hastings Deering in yesterday.

As ’s exclusive distributor of , Hastings Deering supplies and services huge machinery critical to the mining, infrastructure and construction industries.

A huge thanks to Mark Scott, Peter Rigbye and Eric McDonald for welcoming Daniel and Monica and sharing how you're continually striving for efficiency, sustainability and innovation.

27/07/2026

𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 𝟮𝟬 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁

Australian Industry Group, in partnership with Adelaide University Careers and Employability, invites industry representatives to a professional networking evening with high-performing international students from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau.

It's an opportunity to meet global talent from a range of academic disciplines and build connections that could support your organisation's future workforce needs.

All welcome. Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gAhfDBrB

24/07/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗨𝗦 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆

Further announced today on Australian businesses exporting to the US are disappointing and meritless.

The measures are inconsistent with the spirit of the Australia-US Free Trade Agreement, Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox said.

The tariffs create additional uncertainty for and risk increasing costs for businesses already navigating complex and supply chain challenges.

We continue to support efforts to overturn the tariffs and call for greater international coordination on forced labour and modern slavery requirements to avoid unnecessary compliance burdens on business.

Read our full statement ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gtNJCGFw