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Confidence slips in regional WA amid skills shortages, rising costs
Regional business confidence continues to decline as the pressures of rising operating costs and ongoing labour shortages bite deeper, according to CCIWA’s June Economic Insight...
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WA unemployment rises; building activity solid to start 2025
WA’s unemployment rate rises to 4.1% in June 2025, while residential building activity shows strong growth to start the year.
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Funds to feed growth for food and beverage businesses
WA food and beverage manufacturers can apply for up to $20k in funding to grow, improve sustainability and prepare for export. Apply by August 26,...
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Funding boost to strengthen local manufacturing capability
WA SMEs can access Local Capability Fund grants of up to $50,000 to improve contract-readiness and compete for major project supply chain work.
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Businesses flag concerns over WA school outcomes
Western Australian businesses have highlighted challenges with the state’s education system, calling for reform to ensure WA’s future workers have the skills they need for...
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WA businesses urged to have say on public holiday shake-up
WA is reviewing its public holidays, with changes including aligning dates with other states or adding new holidays.
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Education reform needed to meet future workforce demands
WA’s education system is falling short of preparing students for the workforce. A new CCIWA report calls for reform to lift standards, boost skills and...
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FWC BHP decision ‘puts thousands of contractors at risk’
A landmark Fair Work Commission ruling forcing BHP to reclassify 2,000 mine workers puts at risk thousands of specialised contractors across the country, says CCIWA.
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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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Tariffs, trade tensions and rising costs drag business confidence
Rising tariffs, global tensions and high operating costs are dragging down WA business confidence, with supply chain impacts and skills shortages compounding challenges, CCIWA’s June...
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Celebrate inclusive workplaces by entering 2025 D&I Awards
Shine a light on workplace inclusion. Nominate for the 2025 CCIWA Diversity & Inclusion Awards before July 25 and celebrate WA’s changemakers.
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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.
