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Universities shift focus to skills, industry and workforce needs
WA’s international education sector is shifting towards quality, skills and workforce outcomes as universities strengthen industry partnerships and respond to changing student demand.
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Henderson Defence Precinct plan delivers certainty for WA industry
New Henderson Defence Precinct plans confirm non-defence businesses will retain access as AUKUS work ramps up, providing greater certainty for WA industry.
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Albanese promises ‘no change’ to WA’s GST deal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised no change to WA’s GST deal, but CCIWA says the campaign to protect the State’s GST share must continue.
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Keep your promise: WA’s GST fight is far from over
Western Australia’s fight to protect its GST deal has been dealt a major blow, with a national Productivity Commission report recommending changes that would slash billions...
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Stop the Hit on Small Biz: call to scrap discretionary trust tax hike
ACCI is calling on the Federal Government to scrap its proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, warning small and family businesses would be hit hardest.
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WA must export expertise not just resources, Coleman says
WA should expand its exports beyond resources and capitalise on its expertise in energy and project delivery to meet growing demand across Asia, Peter Coleman says.
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Businesses close to reaching fuel cost limit, CCIWA warns
WA businesses are nearing a tipping point as rising fuel prices threaten operations, with most saying diesel above $3 a litre would severely impact cash flow.
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Second strike raises fresh concerns for WA economy
Updated August 12, 2026 Fresh union action planned at BHP’s Pilbara operations has heightened concerns about the potential impact on Western Australia’s resources sector and the...
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War and wages cause WA business confidence to plunge
WA business confidence has fallen to its lowest level since COVID as rising costs, labour shortages and the Middle East crisis continue to weigh on businesses.
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New refinery could strengthen WA’s fuel security
Western Australia could be one step closer to restoring local oil refining capability, with governments backing a feasibility study into a proposed fuel refinery that could...
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US imposes ‘modern slavery’ tariff on Australian exports
New US tariffs on Australian exports took effect from July 24. Learn which industries are most affected and what they mean for WA businesses.
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CCIWA warns Fair Work Court could add cost and complexity for business
WA businesses could face higher costs and greater industrial relations complexity under the Federal Government’s proposal to establish a Fair Work Court, according to CCIWA.
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