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Dr Daniel Kiely appointed Chief Economist at CCIWA
18 December, 2025
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Dr Daniel Kiely appointed Chief Economist at CCIWA
Western Australia’s largest and most representative business group, CCIWA, has named Dr Daniel Kiely to lead the organisation’s economic and policy advocacy. Dr Kiely will...
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Business confidence surges in regional WA ahead of summer break
18 December, 2025
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Business confidence surges in regional WA ahead of summer break
Business confidence is surging across regional Western Australia heading into the summer season, with regional businesses showing more optimism than those in the Perth metro...
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AI’s demand for data a golden opportunity for WA
18 December, 2025
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AI’s demand for data a golden opportunity for WA
Western Australia could be poised to cash in on a data goldrush, but only if it lays the groundwork now, a new report by CCIWA...
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WA mining education preparing for export through landmark dual-degree deal
18 December, 2025
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WA mining education preparing for export through landmark dual-degree deal
WA mining education is expanding globally through a landmark dual-degree deal, positioning the State as a destination for world-class mining and engineering education.
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Business Law WA secures gold-standard accreditation for sixth-year running
17 December, 2025
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Business Law WA secures gold-standard accreditation for sixth-year running
Business Law WA (BLWA) has retained its Quality Practice Standard (QPS) accreditation for the sixth consecutive year.  
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State Development Bill to supercharge WA major project approvals
17 December, 2025
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State Development Bill to supercharge WA major project approvals
CCIWA has welcomed the passage of the State Development through State Parliament, paving the way for faster and more efficient approvals for economy-shaping projects. The...
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WA households plan spending cutback as cost pressures persist
15 December, 2025
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WA households plan spending cutback as cost pressures persist
WA households plan to cut spending as cost pressures persist, with new CCIWA survey data showing rising caution despite a strong jobs market.
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WA households to tighten belts in 2026 as rates hold steady
15 December, 2025
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WA households to tighten belts in 2026 as rates hold steady
More Western Australians plan to tighten their belts in the New Year, with the cost-of-living crisis continuing to put pressure on household budgets. CCIWA’s Consumer...
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Retail and fast-food businesses to benefit from new customer barring laws
10 December, 2025
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Retail and fast-food businesses to benefit from new customer barring laws
Employers, shopping centre owners and unions will soon be able to bar violent and disruptive customers from their WA businesses. 
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WA business confidence lifts despite persisting cost pressures
10 December, 2025
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WA business confidence lifts despite persisting cost pressures
WA business confidence is rising, but high insurance costs, payroll tax pressures and skills shortages remain major hurdles, CCIWA’s latest Business Confidence Survey shows.
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Confidence up but payroll costs and insurance continue to bite businesses
10 December, 2025
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Confidence up but payroll costs and insurance continue to bite businesses
Businesses in Western Australia are ending 2025 on an optimistic note, but cost pressures continue to weigh heavily. CCIWA’s quarterly Business Confidence Survey for the...
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Perth’s prime office market squeeze signals need to act now: report
05 December, 2025
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Perth’s prime office market squeeze signals need to act now: report
Knight Frank’s new report says Perth’s premium office market is tightening, with demand set to exceed supply. Businesses are urged to act early to secure...
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