DBrief: Episode 7, September 2024

The podcast provides businesspeople and policy junkies with timely and usable information with a business and industry view of the latest developments in Industry Policy in Australia. It looks at what’s happening in the wider macro economy, and the likely impact on your business and industry. In this episode, James and Louise discuss a range of current issues in Industry policy, includingRecent attempts to improve the ease-of-trading arrangements between Australian and New Zealand, and the role Ai Group is playing in facilitating improvements in common ‘standards’Louise’ opening statement to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee on the proposals for Future Made in Australia (FMIA) and the improvement suggestions from Australian Industry Group. Read the full opening statement here. (currently attached to this email)An update on AUKUS especially Pillar 2, the technology transfer aspect and the issues around international trade, an insight into the U.S. emerging computer chip industry… and an overall review of  AUKUS and the Law of Unintended ConsequencesAnd lastly, an update on recent changes to the R&D Tax Incentive and R&D Tax Concessions. Businesses need to know of the changes Another fascinating conversation full of insights and thought-provoking opinions and observations. Well worth a listen. Louise’s Homework:Read the Opening Statement to the Senate for Future Made in Australia.What are the impediments to the movement of goods between the Australian and New Zealand economies? Read our blog Isn't New Zealand meant to be easy?.