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Queensland’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Strategy
Training Sessions held throughout Queensland during October and November 2011
The government has embarked on a series of substantial reforms in relation to the way waste is managed in Queensland. This may require local government, waste disposal site operators and other related parties to change the way they operate.
To prepare for these changes, the Department of Environment and Resource Management is providing customised training sessions. Submit interest before 10 October, 2011. Click here for dates & regions in Qld where sessions will be held.
 SAFETY ALERT - Qld Workplace Health & Safety - Safe use and guarding of meat processing machinery 19 Sept 2011
the purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the risks associated with using small meat processing machines for slicing, mincing, grinding or tenderising meat and meat products. There are a number of imported meat slicing machines that can expose operators to a serious risk of injury. They are often found in takeaway outlets and restaurants, although butchers and caterers may also use similar types of meat processing machines. Read more......
As president of the Food Industry Association of Qld it is my great pleasure to welcome the Logan Office of Economic Development as a Gold sponsor of our organisation. Logan is well known within the food industry for its support in providing opportunities for the industry and this sponsorship is a further strong statement of that commitment.We have developed over recent times an excellent working relationship with Garnett Radford and have seen first hand his efforts to develop  and nuture the food industry within Logan.
Clearly, with Logan Council providing this support we encourage our members to reciprocate when considering establishing or expanding their businesses and to contact Garnett for any additional information they may require.
Dr Ken MacKenzie
President
Food Industry Association of Queensland.
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Aug 16
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With energy prices having risen 64 per cent in the last five years, the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) is calling on the State Government to switch its electricity pricing model and generate savings for consumers and businesses.
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Jul 25
AIFST President's Award
EML Qld’s Technical Manager, Sofroni Eglezos, won the AIFST President's Award which recognises an individual or group that has made an outstanding contribution to the Institute.
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Jul 28
Falling sales and profitability pound Queensland business confidence: CCIQ survey
With weaker sales and decreasing profitability, almost one in two Queensland businesses expect the state’s economy to weaken during the next 12 months, the latest Commonwealth Bank CCIQ Pulse Survey has revealed
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Jun 15
Qld food industry gets policy boost
New policy has been announced that will help double revenue from Queensland's food industry to $40 billion by 2020. (Nine News Online 15/06/11)
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