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WA’s population growth eases but still strong
New data released last week confirmed Western Australia’s population growth has continued to ease, rising 3.1% over the year to March.
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Australia secures UAE free trade agreement
A new free trade agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Australia will make it easier and cheaper for Australian businesses to export to the...
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Businesses’ concerns on skills shortages, rising costs soften
Confidence among WA businesses held steady over the past quarter, with pressure from skills shortages and rising costs easing.
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Infrastructure, capability gaps holding back defence opportunities
The need for clarity and certainty going forward were key themes to emerge from CCIWA’s Defence Forum.
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Over one-third of Western Australians feel their living standards have declined: report
More than a third of West Australians believe their living standards have gone backwards in the last three years, according to CCIWA's latest Consumer Confidence...
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Aboriginal Business Directory WA reaches 1,000 listings
The Aboriginal Business Directory WA, managed by CCIWA’s Industry Capability WA, reached a major milestone recently with 1,000 Aboriginal businesses now listed.
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Turbulence ahead but WA economic outlook robust: CCIWA report
An increase in exports and population growth is expected to drive WA’s economic expansion in the next six months, but inflation and concerns about China’s...
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New regulations on silica in effect from September 1
New regulations to protect workers from the health effects of silica exposure came into effect on September 1.
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Skills exchange fosters trade partnership with Indonesia
Exchanging skills and knowledge is a fundamental aspect of WA's trade relationship with Indonesia, according to participants at a recent CCIWA roundtable.
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Senate report confirms industry concern on Nature Positive reforms
The Federal Government’s contentious Nature Positive reforms remain in flux following the release of a Senate committee report that confirmed widespread industry concern about the...
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Departure of CCIWA Chief Executive Officer Chris Rodwell
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia (CCIWA) President, Ms Nicki Ivory, has confirmed Chief Executive Officer, Chris Rodwell will step down in March 2025,...
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WA Premier unveils $30m venture capital initiative to boost local start-ups
WA start-ups will have access to increased support to scale after WA Premier Roger Cook announced a $30 million new venture capital fund at CCIWA's...
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