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Confidence slips in the regions as skills shortages and costs continue to bite
Regional businesses in Western Australia continue to be squeezed by high costs and skills shortages, as business confidence in the regions slips in both the...
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Costs, conflict and tariffs weigh heavily on WA business confidence
Western Australian businesses have reported a sharp increase in concern about global trade uncertainty, driving a slip in business confidence levels. CCIWA’s Business Confidence report...
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CCIWA CEO Dr Peter Cock resigns
Dr Peter Cock has informed the Board of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) of his resignation as Chief Executive Officer,...
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New budget era built on a bedrock of iron ore, paved in gold
Key points: Rocks and royalties drive significant projected budget surplus of $2.4 billion for the 2025-26 financial year. CCIWA welcomes government’s renewed focus on industrial...
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Budget needs to bolster economic resilience and advanced manufacturing
Funding to boost local manufacturing and cost relief for small and family businesses top CCIWA’s wish list ahead of Thursday’s state budget. CCIWA’s pre-budget submission...
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Industry consultation on energy future to give business a say
The Cook Government’s consultation on Western Australia’s future energy needs will help to give industry certainty at a time of rapid change. The snap assessment...
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Consumer confidence up in WA but belt-tightening continues amid cost crisis
Western Australian households are more optimistic about their finances than they have been for three years, despite concern about the cost-of-living reaching a nine-month high...
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Wage decision to increase squeeze on small and family businesses
Small and family businesses will be hit hardest by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission’s (WAIRC) decision to increase the state’s minimum wage by 3.75%....
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Newcastle to Perth flight to boost WA’s tourism businesses
New direct flights between Perth and Newcastle will bring tens of thousands of East Coast tourists to Western Australia. The new Qantas route, supported by...
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North West Shelf extension approval a win for economy and energy security
The approval of the North West Shelf extension is an important step towards delivering more reliable energy to all Australians and help to keep our...
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CCIWA outlines industry’s concerns on Nature Positive
CCIWA welcomed the opportunity to meet with new federal Environment Minister Murray Watt in Perth to discuss reforms to Australia’s environmental approvals system. Businesses and...
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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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