Media Statements

Almost half dip into savings as consumer confidence takes a hit in WA
Key points: Consumer confidence in WA has slipped in the three months to September. CCIWA’s Consumer Confidence report found cost of living pressures, interest rates...
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WA’s economic growth slows slightly as China storm-clouds gather
Key points: • WA’s economic growth expected to slow to 1.75% this financial year. • China’s slow recovery post-COVID is predicted to be a major...
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Mining supply-chain to be hit hard by workplace reforms
CCIWA has warned the Federal Government’s workplace reforms will ricochet through the entire mining supply chain in Western Australia. Changes to labour hire laws under...
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Proposed workplace laws will cause pain in every part of WA’s economy
CCIWA Chief Executive Chris Rodwell Western Australia is set to be the biggest loser from the Federal Government’s Industrial Relations reforms. This unnecessary overhaul could...
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Statement on the Constitutional Amendment to provide for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
CCIWA Chief Executive Chris Rodwell The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA is deeply committed to Constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and...
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Confidence slides as costs continue to mount
CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey Confidence has declined further among WA businesses, continuing a two-year slide since the post-pandemic peak of June 2021. Concern about...
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Upbeat under pressure; WA household confidence firms
CCIWA Chief Economist  Aaron Morey Consumer sentiment in WA is bucking the national trend, improving despite rising financial strain on households. The latest Chamber of...
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Critical Minerals Strategy requires strong supporting policy
CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) welcomes the Federal Government’s critical minerals strategy released today, but emphasises the...
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Premier Hon Roger Cook MLA
CCIWA CEO Chris Rodwell The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) congratulates Hon Roger Cook MLA on his appointment as the 31st Premier of...
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Australia – UK agreement crowns significant year for trade liberalisation
CCIWA CEO  Chris Rodwell The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA welcomes the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement coming into force today. This agreement will...
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Premier Mark McGowan
CCIWA CEO Chris Rodwell  The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIWA) recognises the exceptional leadership of Premier Mark McGowan following his decision to resign today....
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‘Steady as she goes’ State Budget with slowdown ahead
CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey  The 2023-24 State Budget confirms the current strength of the WA economy, but highlights risks to the outlook as growth...
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