March
  2006
ABOUT US

The Edmund Rice Business Ethics Initiative, launched in 1991, exists to promote a conversation between business and the community on values and ethics: promoting life humanly in our businesses, our communities, our planet. It aims to create a space where these issues can be discussed and researched in mutually supportive ways. It seems to promote better communication for the sake of better outcomes for us all.

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Industrial Relations on the horizon
The new Industrial Relations laws are getting a good try out with the media and Minister Andrews watching every step like hawks.

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AWB: Government Ministers appear in the Cole Inquiry
The Oil-for-Food Inquiry has reached further into the Government's heartland with Deputy Prime Minister Vaile, Foreign Minister Downer and Prime Minister Howard all appearing before Mr. Cole.

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AMCOR and VISY: too close for confidence
Cardboard producers VISY and AMCOR are being investigated by the ACCC for collusion. On the 11th of April a class action was filed against AMCOR for damages of $300 million.

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Trust: that elusive quality
The ACCC is once again investigating James Hardie for anti-competitive practices.

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What is the purpose of business?

Is the purpose of business just to make a profit? Neil Ormerod reflects on business, society and life.
Neil Ormerod

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  Chandran Vigneswaran
» 7th National Business Leaders' Forum on Sustainable Development ...
··Industrial Relations on the horizon
··AWB: Government Ministers appear in the Cole Inquiry
··AMCOR and VISY: too close for confidence
··Trust: that elusive quality
··What is the purpose of business?
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