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Environmental law shake-up a win for common sense
16 April 2024
CCIWA has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to commit to full public consultation for the majority of its controversial reforms to federal environment laws. The...
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Founders Factory arrival a coup for driving WA innovation
10 April 2024
CCIWA welcomes the State Government’s commitment to offer additional support to the start-up sector in Western Australia. The announcement of $7.2 million over three years...
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Savings dwindle as cost-of-living crisis continues to bite
02 April 2024
The cost-of-living crisis is forcing more West Australians to eat into their savings, with more than half indicating they’ve drawn down on savings or offset...
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CCIWA alarmed at reported efforts to block North West Shelf project
27 March 2024
Comments attributable to CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey: CCIWA is alarmed at reports today of efforts to block the extension of the North West Shelf...
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Peak employer groups call for payroll tax reform in WA
27 March 2024
Western Australia’s peak business and industry groups have joined forces to call on the Cook Government to deliver payroll tax relief in the upcoming budget....
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Regional businesses battered by rising costs, skills shortages
26 March 2024
Businesses in regional WA are being battered by rising costs, with more than half reporting a drop in profit margins, according to CCIWA’s Regional Pulse...
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WA missing out on billion-dollar uranium windfall
23 March 2024
A 12-month inquiry by CCIWA has recommended Western Australia overturn its ban on uranium mining for export to unlock significant economic benefits for the state....
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Cost-of-business crisis driving WA businesses to close or downsize
15 March 2024
The rising cost of doing business in Western Australia has emerged as the biggest risk factor for businesses closing or downsizing in 2024, according to...
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Economic growth to slow slightly but strong investment in WA will continue
11 March 2024
Western Australia’s economic growth is predicted to slow in the coming year, amid slowing growth in China and due to the impact of higher interest...
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Naval shipbuilding a gamechanger for WA’s defence industry
20 February 2024
The Federal Government’s commitment to ensure continuous shipbuilding in Western Australia, as part of its response to the Naval Surface Fleet Review, recognises the fundamental...
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Huge opportunity for WA businesses to step up on employing people with disabilities
07 February 2024
WA has made little progress in closing the employment gap faced by people living with disabilities, despite strong evidence that doing so is good for...
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Joint statement from the CEOs of Australia’s chambers on Industrial Relations
07 February 2024
On behalf of business operators across Australia, we urge the Senate to carefully reconsider the implications of this rushed and flawed industrial relations legislation. The...
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