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Alarming call to increase tax on iron ore would undermine WA’s economy
A call by influential economist Professor Ross Garnaut to introduce a Mineral Resources Rent Tax (MRRT) would undermine Australia’s economic engine room at a time...
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Returned Albanese Government must protect nation’s economic engine room
On behalf of the Western Australian business community, CCIWA congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Federal Labor party on their successful election campaign. CCIWA...
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Confidence steady in regions but cost and labour concerns persist
High costs and labour shortages are continuing to challenge businesses in regional Western Australia, despite modest improvements to conditions to start 2025. CCIWA’s Regional Pulse...
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Departmental shake-up puts spotlight on economic diversification
CCIWA has welcomed the restructuring of Western Australia’s government departments. The changes, announced by Premier Roger Cook, will see the creation of new departments and...
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Sobering figures in pre-election budget highlight Australia’s next big challenges
Cost-of-living measures and modest support for business were the hallmarks of the 2025-26 federal budget, which highlighted some sobering insights for the nation’s finances ahead...
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Business confidence in WA bounces back to a three-year high
Business confidence in Western Australia has rebounded to its highest level in more than three years, as concerns about skills shortages eased and cost increases...
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Rate cut going back into savings or mortgage: Report
Most Western Australians with a mortgage will use interest rate cuts to pay off debts or add to their savings, according to CCIWA’s quarterly Consumer...
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Statement from CCIWA Chief Executive Peter Cock
The North West Shelf extension is vital to secure Western Australia’s domestic gas supplies, which drive our economy and provide affordable energy to homes and...
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GST carve-up highlights why WA’s share must be maintained
The release of the Commonwealth Grant Commission’s GST Relativities for 2025-26 show Western Australia still receives the lowest share of GST per capita in the...
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Productivity hit as days lost to union action skyrocket
A sharp increase in working days lost to industrial action in 2024 shows the union movement has been emboldened by dramatic changes to the Federal...
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New review finds gas gives WA economy the edge
Key points: • New review shines a spotlight on competitive advantage of gas for WA economy • WA’s mining, manufacturing, heavy industry and critical infrastructure...
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Vale CCIWA’s first female President Dr Penny Flett AO
CCIWA President Nicki Ivory and Chief Executive, Peter Cock, have paid tribute to the organisation’s former President, Dr Penny Flett AO, who passed away last...
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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) acknowledges the traditional custodians of Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past and present.
