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CCIWA CEO Chris Rodwell
WA to have a say on industrial relations reforms
Western Australia will have a chance to voice its concerns on the Federal Government’s proposed workplace law changes with the announcement of a Senate committee...
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Cost-of-living pressures have dented household spending
Cost-of-living pressures continue to hurt households
Soaring interest rates, cost-of-living pressures and global uncertainty are driving down consumer confidence in WA, according to CCIWA’s quarterly Consumer Confidence report. 
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Economic Wrap: WA hits record employment and migrant levels
WA’s labour force expands Labour Force data released last week shows WA’s jobs market continues to grow. The number of people employed in the State...
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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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CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey
IR reforms and slow approvals will stifle region’s growth, says CCIWA
The Goldfields-Esperance region has the resources, infrastructure and skills to capitalise on “enormous opportunities”, but “the challenges are as significant as the prospects”. 
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CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey
Reforms needed for growth: CCIWA Chief Economist
CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey has highlighted the need for reforms in the face of economic headwinds that are expected to halve the State’s growth...
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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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Investment opportunity in Australia’s lithium manufacturing industry
Austvolt is on track to be Australia’s first commercial-scale precursor cathode active material (pCAM) manufacturer, making it a key player in the country’s rapidly growing...
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WA mining sector
Senate hearings on IR reforms must have WA voice
Proposed changes to Australia’s federal industrial relations laws that threaten critical parts of the country’s minerals industry supply chain with unnecessary cost burdens are being...
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Government to target trade and investment with Southeast Asia
Bilateral trade and investment with Southeast Asia are set to strengthen with the Federal Government committing $95.4 million to the cause.
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CCIWA’s Director, People and Culture, Tracy Al Said
HR leadership forum offers training and career development opportunities
CCIWA’s Director, People and Culture, Tracy Al Saidi says an integral part of her career progression and keeping up with the demands of a rapidly...
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