Ai Group has been a part of Australian regional communities for decades and regional businesses form a key part of our membership.

We help ensure regional and rural businesses are connected to the state and national action and that they have a strong voice championing their issues.

Using our broad expertise, Ai Group helps interpret how global, national and state issues will impact in regional and rural areas and can ensure the impact of national decisions on local business is understand by policy makers and influencers.

We provide a range of high quality services for members that can be delivered regardless of location and because we are active in regional areas across Australia can help connect regional communities and identify issues that are impacting across all of the regions.

As a national organisation, Ai Group has thousands of members, allowing regional operators to connect with peers across Australia and provide access to cutting edge practices.

Ai Group can give genuine insights on issues and developments that will impact business and as a leader in workplace advice, ensure compliance and provide quality help quickly. Regional organisations can also use us to fill gaps in skills within the business.

For more information email expertise@aigroup.com.au

Regional News

Blogs - 26 Jun 2025

Hiring apprentices and trainees an ordeal for 96% of employers

All Sectors
Blogs - 29 May 2025

Townsville turns to locally led solutions to develop homegrown workforce

All Sectors
Blogs - 05 May 2025

Award-winning degree apprenticeship ‘the future of training’

All Sectors
Speeches & Transcripts - 28 Apr 2025

Opinion: We need a government that leads by example

All SectorsCommunication & TechnologyElectricalManufacturingPlumbing
Blogs - 03 Apr 2025

Veteran employees ‘bring so much’

All SectorsDefenceManufacturing
Blogs - 19 Mar 2025

Trade restrictions mean less growth and more inflation, Treasurer says

All Sectors
Blogs - 14 Feb 2025

Chocolate makers all heart on Valentine’s Day

ConfectioneryManufacturing
Webinars - 10 Dec 2024

What just happened in Queensland?

All Sectors
Podcasts - 15 Nov 2024

Supply Circles: Decarbonising the Concrete and Cement Industries with Michael Kilgariff

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Speeches & Transcripts - 14 Oct 2024

Opinion: Qld needs a skilled workforce, fit for today and beyond

All Sectors
Speeches & Transcripts - 14 Oct 2024

Opinion: A focus on employers is due

All Sectors
Blogs - 03 Oct 2024

Trade growth with Ghana is music to industry’s ears

All Sectors
Blogs - 11 Sep 2024

Queensland manufacturers encouraged to apply for share of $5million

Manufacturing
Podcasts - 23 Aug 2024

Supply Circles: The state of the nation with Innes Willox, CEO Australian Industry Group

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Podcasts - 26 Jul 2024

Supply Circles: Update on Global Container Shipping industry with Jim Wilson, Shipping Australia

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Blogs - 18 Jun 2025

Apprentices shine at awards ceremony in Adelaide

All SectorsElectricalManufacturingWaste & Circular Economy
Speeches & Transcripts - 29 May 2025

Opinion: Get the workers we need from our own backyard, Dean Deighton, Townsville Bulletin

All Sectors
Speeches & Transcripts - 02 May 2025

Opinion: Once you lose manufacturing, you won’t get it back

All SectorsManufacturing
Speeches & Transcripts - 23 Apr 2025

Opinion: The wine industry is hurting

Food & BeverageManufacturing
Speeches & Transcripts - 01 Apr 2025

Opinion: At every step, there’s another hurdle

All SectorsManufacturing
Blogs - 17 Mar 2025

Townsville tour shows industry is ‘ready, willing and fully capable' of supporting Defence

DefenceManufacturing
Blogs - 05 Feb 2025

‘All we can do is sit, wait and hope there’s no more torrential rain’

All Sectors
Podcasts - 29 Nov 2024

Supply Circles: Hydrogen Industry and supply chains with Joanna Kay

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Podcasts - 01 Nov 2024

Supply Circles: U.N. Global Climate Meeting and Your Business with Tennant Reed

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Speeches & Transcripts - 14 Oct 2024

Opinion: The challenge for the next government is to set up the state for success

All Sectors
Blogs - 14 Oct 2024

I couldn’t have done it without Ai Group ATC, says Apprentice of the Year

Food & Beverage
Podcasts - 20 Sep 2024

Supply Circles: A Masterclass in SME Supply Chains with Russell Gibbons

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Blogs - 09 Sep 2024

The secret to conflict-free remote teams: What every leader needs to know

All Sectors
Podcasts - 09 Aug 2024

Supply Circles: Building a global supply chain from Tasmania with Adam Blake

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Blogs - 25 Jul 2024

National event coming to Brisbane a win for Qld manufacturers

Manufacturing
Media Releases - 05 Jun 2025

Industry welcomes support for business in South Australian Budget

All Sectors
Blogs - 22 May 2025

Opportunity of a lifetime for Aggreko trainees in FNQ

All SectorsEnergy
Blogs - 02 May 2025

Outstanding apprentices reach finals

ElectricalEnergyManufacturingWaste & Circular Economy
Speeches & Transcripts - 14 Apr 2025

Opinion: Reward small business for having a go

Building & Construction
Blogs - 28 Mar 2025

Ai Group hits the road for member tour

All Sectors
Resources - 05 Mar 2025

Managing Employees in Flood-Affected Areas Summary

All Sectors
Blogs - 18 Dec 2024

Ai Group higher degree apprenticeship nominated for esteemed award

Communication & Technology
Member Stories - 21 Nov 2024

Sky’s the limit for 'better for you' brand

ConfectioneryManufacturing
Podcasts - 18 Oct 2024

Supply Circles: The Contagion of Trust in Leadership: With Kerryn Fewster, CEO of Change2020

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Speeches & Transcripts - 14 Oct 2024

Opinion: When you think it can't get any worse, it's getting worse

All Sectors
Podcasts - 04 Oct 2024

Supply Circles: The economic powerhouse of Australia- North Australia with Dean Deighton

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Member Stories - 19 Sep 2024

Talented staff comes in handy for sculpture festival

Manufacturing
Podcasts - 06 Sep 2024

Supply Circles: Inside the unique mind of a Procurement Professional with Andy Brightmore

All SectorsBuilding & ConstructionManufacturingRetailUtilities
Blogs - 29 Jul 2024

NSW boost to apprentice and trainee roles ‘a good initiative all round’

All Sectors
Blogs - 18 Jul 2024

Why it’s never been easier to engage with First Nations businesses

All Sectors
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