PPB Advisory Insights - Aged Care May 2012
On 20 April 2012, the Federal Government released its response to the Productivity Commission's report into Caring for Older Australians. The Government's reform package provides $3.7b over five years. In this Insight, we explore how these reforms may negatively impact the profitability and cash flow of some residential aged care providers.
11/05/2012
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PPB Advisory Insights - New Zealand wine - the state of play
Wine companies in New Zealand are facing a balancing act between the need to generate cash flow and maintain their reputation as a premium wine producer. A supply hangover accrued during the boom year vintages of 2008 and 2009 has fuelled an increase in bulk wine exports from New Zealand in recent years. In this Insight, PPB Advisory explores the opportunities and challenges created by the wine glut.
08/05/2012
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PPB Advisory Professionals Connect Insights – May 2012
The Personal Property Securities Act took effect in January 2012 when the PPS Register commenced. Whilst it is early days for the operation of the new legislation and the register, it is becoming clear that businesses are yet to fully understand the practical implications of the new system. In this Insight, we discuss some of those challenges.
02/05/2012
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PPB Advisory Insights - Resources and Infrastructure April 2012
In this Insight, we explore recent developments in the resources and infrastructure sectors including the risks of investing in Africa, the impact of industrial disputes and the controversy around shale gas projects. Geoff Brunsdon, Executive Chairman of ICS Advisory, also considers the pending takeover of ASX-listed Ludowici and what this means for Australia’s mining services sector.
17/04/2012
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PPB Advisory Insights - Agribusiness March 2012
In this Insight, we explore recent developments in the water, dairy, cotton and meat & livestock sectors, and examine the impact to lenders of a recent farm debt mediation case. Our In Focus section considers the value of supply contracts to the wine industry.
30/03/2012
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PPB Advisory Insights – Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure March 2012
The NSW Government has implemented a ‘three strikes’ disciplinary scheme effective 1 January 2012. The scheme is aimed at filtering out troublesome licenced venues known for alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour. In this Insight, PPB Advisory provides further details on the scheme and the likely impacts for licenced venues.
06/03/2012
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