The Department must act to fix TV & PC Recycling Scheme deficiencies
With the Federal Government's National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme facing teething problems since it launched last July, there is plenty that can be done to iron out the issues and ensure its success into the future.
Wed 27/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Industry divided as Apple, Microsoft and Adobe are called before Parliament
Tech giants Apple, Microsoft and Adobe have been summoned to Canberra to appear before parliamentary inquiry investigating price differences between technology products sold in Australia and overseas.
Mon 11/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »A new star system - 2013 to bring new standards for TV efficiency
As TVs become more efficient and consumers demand better products from suppliers, the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has announced that minimum energy performance standards for TVs will be shifted up next year.
Fri 07/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Appliance Retailer magazine takes a look back over a mammoth year
The December issue of Appliance Retailer magazine is out now, full of all the latest news from the appliance and consumer electronics industry, as well as a wrap up of the biggest stories of the year.
Wed 05/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Prospect of more energy regulations on cooking appliances divides opinion
In this special feature, we look at whether cooking appliances should be subject to MEPS regulations similar to televisions, laundry appliances, fridges and freezers.
Wed 05/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Inside the HIA Home Show: Image Gallery
In amongst the demonstration fireplaces and model spa baths, there were a few well-known appliance brands showing off their products at the HIA Home Show in Sydney over the weekend.
Tue 05/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Conroy outlines guidelines for inquiry into price gouging
Senator Stephen Conroy has weighed into the debate on pricing differentials for IT hardware and software in the Australian retail market, outlining a range of areas that the Government must investigate in its inquiry into the issue.
Fri 25/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba joins recycling revolution, partners with ANZRP
Toshiba Australia is the latest company to affirm its commitment to the environment, signing up with the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform for the collection and disposal of e-waste.
Thu 26/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Industry lobby group calls on Government to halve Sunday penalty rates
As the Federal Government continues its review of the General Retail Industry Award, one lobby group has called for a reduction in penalty rates to help retailers cope with the "24 hour, seven day a week shopping economy".
Mon 12/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Government responds to retail concerns over low value imports
The Federal Government has responded to the Productivity Commission's inquiry into Australian retail, establishing a taskforce to assess the importing of low value goods, as well as a Retail Council to assist in policy development.
Mon 12/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »ACCC warns businesses about false carbon price claims
The ACCC has issued a Carbon Price Claims guide designed to inform businesses about how to claim price increases under the government's new carbon pricing scheme.
Tue 15/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »NBN rolls on: 28 new locations planned for next 12 months
The Federal Government has released its NBN action plan for the next 12 months, with 28 new locations and 485,100 homes set to get hooked up.
Tue 18/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Mobile demand is growing, but not at the cost of fixed line services
The ACCC released its two annual Telecommunications Reports today, with the competition watchdog finding that while demand for mobile services continues to grow, numbers for fixed line services have stayed stable.
Fri 23/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Talking Set Top Box to assist vision-impaired with switch to digital TV
Bush Australia has released a new Talking Set Top Box that has been developed to assist elderly and vision-impaired Australians as they make the switch to digital television.
Fri 23/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »82% of houses have switched to digital TV says Senator Conroy
Senator Stephen Conroy today announced that an average of 82% of Australians have converted to digital TV, while 50,000 installations have been completed under the Government's Household Assistance Scheme
Thu 01/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Carbon price will lead retailers to "shed staff": Industry survey
The Australian Retailers Association is predicting the Federal Government's new carbon pricing scheme will have tough consequences on retailers, according to a survey of 500 retailers released over the weekend.
Tue 09/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Government planned to lower GST threshold in 2010
The Federal Government was planning to lower the GST threshold on imports from $1000 to $500 in October 2010. That's according to claims made today by the Fair Imports Alliance, based on documents obtained under FOI laws.
Wed 20/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic goes green with Econavi technology
While the hills are alive with the sound of carbon pricing, reducing power bills and saving the environment, Panasonic has come to the table to offer consumers a greener choice with its new "Econavi" technology.
Fri 15/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Carbon tax is mixed news for retailers says ARA
The Carbon Tax will hit retailers, but it will also give them the opportunity to adapt and strengthen their businesses to become more competitive, according to the head of one of Australia's leading retail advocacy groups.
Wed 13/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Conroy appoints digital TV officers to advise regional Queenslanders
Senator Stephen Conroy, the Minister responsible for the switchover to digital television, yesterday announced that residents of areas across regional Queensland will have access to locally-focused information on the new service.
Tue 12/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Conroy announces TV recycling scheme and digital TV ad campaign
Senator Conroy has announced a TV recycling scheme in rural Victoria and NSW in the lead up to the switchover to digital television, as well as an awareness campaign for residents of Queensland.
Thu 30/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »E-waste not, want not: Panasonic joins government in recycling initiative
Panasonic has today announced that it will provide support for new e-waste recycling initiatives put in place by the Australian Government, by providing the expertise of their leading recycling engineers.
Thu 23/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »'Raise minimum wages and staff cuts will follow' says ARA
Fair Work Australia is today coming under fire from the Australian Retailers Association for a ruling that will require an increase to the minimum wage of almost $20 a week.
Fri 03/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »The 18 Commandments: Retailers ask Government for "level playing field"
The Australian National Retailers Association is calling on the Federal Government to create a level playing field for retailers, according to a submission to the Productivity Commission.
Mon 30/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Conroy releases set top box fact sheet in bid to silence all his critics
The Minister responsible for the set top box handout, Senator Stephen Conroy, has today released a set of "Facts" to support the $350 average cost, concerns regarding the safety of the operation and the installation process.
Fri 13/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Fed Govt furthers the push to online retailing
The Australian Retailer Association is conducting a seminar to assist Australian retail businesses establish an online trading platform. Called 'Engage with E-tailing', this conference will be held in Melbourne on 13 April 2011.
Tue 05/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Government consults Sharp in Product Stewardship Bill process
Increasing the consumer electronics recycling rate to 80 per cent over the next 10 years is on the cards since the implementation of the Product Stewardship Bill in parliament last week. Sharp discusses the impact of the Bill on importers.
Tue 29/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony comments on Government's new Product Stewardship Bill
The Bill, introduced by the Gillard Government today, aims to recover valuable resources, environmental hazards plus recyclable materials from used products, and will be in part funded by importers and manufacturers of TVs and computers.
Wed 23/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Forgotten in retail, NEC now in business with the NBN
The Federal Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with NEC Corporation, with the two now committed to work together in the creation of the NBN.
Fri 11/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Telstra to shut off CDMA network 28 April
The Federal Government has set a final date for the long-running CDMA network to close, with signals being switched off on 28 April.
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