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Latest GST share recommendation shows why 2018 deal must stay
The Commonwealth Grants Commission’s recommendation on Western Australia’s GST share for the coming financial year shows the current GST model is working as intended. WA...
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Business and Industry welcome focus on fuel
CCIWA has welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the Western Australian Premier’s roundtable on fuel supply and prices. The roundtable gave representatives from a range of industries the chance to provide...
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EPA recommendation important step to secure energy supplies
The recommendation to approve of exploratory drilling for gas in the Kimberley will open up significant economic opportunities for the region, the state and the...
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CCIWA appoints Will Golsby as CEO
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia (CCIWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Golsby as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr...
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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
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
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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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 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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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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Apprentice incentive reprieve a win for some but action needed across sectors
A decision to extend apprenticeship incentives in the energy and housing construction sectors is a win for the Western Australian economy, but major improvements are...
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WA business leaders present united front at Premier’s GST roundtable
Western Australian business leaders, industry groups and the WA Government have come together to discuss the critical need to maintain WA’s share of the GST....
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