Media Statements

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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Surplus delivered by business surge
CCIWA Chief Economist  Aaron Morey Australia’s Federal Budget will be in surplus for the first time in 15 years, and national debt has been significantly...
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Steadfast resources rules critical for our national economy
CCIWA Chief Economist  Aaron Morey  The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) is concerned by a call today from the former Chair of the...
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Regional sentiment stays optimistic amid higher costs
CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey   Regional businesses are proving resilient in the face of ongoing cost pressures and workforce shortages. CCIWA’s latest Regional Pulse...
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WA businesses face down soaring costs – Business Confidence
CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey The soaring cost of doing business is now the number one barrier to growth in WA. Yet business confidence is...
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WA businesses adopt AI, technology to answer cost and productivity risks
CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey WA businesses are backing the adoption of AI and other technologies as they respond to higher costs and weak productivity....
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Investment plays a big win for WA economy
Western Australia has taken a big step forward today in elevating its profile as a global investment hotspot with two major initiatives: the launch of...
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WA households ‘sharehouse’ to fight inflation
CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey More people are squeezing into WA homes to help manage rising mortgage, rent and cost of living strains. The average...
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Economic Outlook released: ‘Will We Bottle It?’
CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey Global interest rates are rocketing at the fastest pace in history, aimed at reining back rampant inflation. With the global...
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WA businesses bear the heaviest payroll tax burden in the nation; new calls to ease tax pressure on small and family business
CCIWA Chief Economist  Aaron Morey The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) today kicks off a new campaign for the State Government to ease...
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2023 the ‘sweet spot’ year for WA-India trade 
CCIWA CEO Chris Rodwell The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA celebrates the historic Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement coming into force today. It represents...
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