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Pilbara strike action sends warning signal for WA economy
Planned strike action at BHP’s Port Hedland operations has raised concerns about the broader economic impact that the industrial relations system is having on Western Australia.
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Pilbara partnership aims to grow clean energy workforce
Partnerships between industry, government and training providers will be critical to delivering the workforce needed for WA’s energy transition, a Perth conference has heard.
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‘Spud kings’ join CCIWA GST fight
WA ‘spud king’ Tony Galati and his son Frank have thrown their support behind CCIWA’s fight to keep WA’s GST share.
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Employer incentive cuts worsen WA apprenticeship decline
Declining apprenticeships and traineeships in WA raise concerns about the State’s ability to meet future workforce demand in key industries.
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WA’s net zero ambition achievable with the right investment: report
WA can reach net zero emissions by 2050 but only if the right policy settings, investment signals and industry collaboration are in place, a new CCIWA...
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Cost pressures flatten manufacturing growth
Australia’s manufacturing sector is facing rising costs, slowing growth and weaker confidence as fuel, freight and input prices continue to pressure businesses.
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Minimum wage rises 4.75% as pressure builds on WA businesses
Western Australia’s State Minimum Wage will increase by 4.75% from July 1, 2026, adding further cost pressures for businesses already grappling with inflation and economic uncertainty.
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Middle East tensions could drive fuel costs higher, pressure investment
Western Australian businesses and households are being warned to brace for another spike in fuel prices and broader cost-of-living pressures, as escalating tensions in the Middle...
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WA heavyweights rally behind GST campaign
Some of Western Australia’s most influential leaders have united to defend the State’s GST deal, and they’re calling on the community to back them.
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Chambers unite on damaging taxes to business
Business chambers are urging the Federal Government to scrap proposed tax increases, warning the changes could hurt investment, productivity and small businesses.
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‘Where East meets West’: Hong Kong offers launchpad to Asia
Hong Kong is positioning itself as a gateway to Asia, offering WA businesses a commercially familiar base for expansion into mainland China and regional markets.
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WA economy resilient despite global upheaval: CCIWA report
Western Australia’s economy is showing signs of resilience in the face of global uncertainty, but growth is expected to slow, according to CCIWA’s latest half-yearly Outlook...
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